Director of Finance
Job Code: 2021-ADMINIST-017
Location: Administration
Department: Accounting
FT/PT Status: Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

Position Summary: The Director of Finance is d irectly responsible for the management of several key accounting and reporting functions within the agency, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance with contractual documents and government regulations. Lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise a staff of various financial professionals, ensuring that all financial practices, systems and internal controls are in place to support effective program implementation and conduct flawless audits. Work closely with Administrators and their staffs to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures, as well as explore how the finance function can support program operations

Essential Functions:

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems, and prepare monthly financial statements and supporting reports for the agency ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Set and use established accounting practices to consistently ensure timeliness and reliability of financial information.
• Maintain internal financial controls and safeguards for all programs; supervise most functional areas of accounting, including but not limited to general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, and grants administration.
• Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CFO.
• Administer, review and monitor all financial plans and budgets.
• Analyze and interpret financial data with a view toward identifying, explaining and correcting variances as appropriate, and recommend changes to improve systems and financial performance.
• Monitor communication with Administrators regarding review of financial status of programs and budgets, and development of monthly forecasts.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, serving as primary liaison to external auditors.
• Oversee all financial, project /program and grants accounting. Ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period. Ensure accurate and timely reporting to all funding sources as required.
• Support the CFO in reporting to the WCS Board of Directors, Finance and Investment Committees regarding issues and trends in financial operating models.
• Schedule and manage periodic internal audits in order to monitor and confirm financial condition and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Support the CFO in the evaluation and management of financial and organizational risk. Assist with continuous monitoring and development of risk management policies, procedures and protocols.
Provide training, guidance and direction to employees to ensure work is performed in an efficient, timely and knowledgeable manner. Evaluate departmental performance and make adjustments to daily operations when needed to ensure the department meets overall goals and objectives

Job Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and specifically non-profit accounting principles and applications.
• Highly proficient in utilization of Microsoft Office and other business software.
• Familiarity with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) operating and reporting requirements.
• Knowledgeable in financial forecasting, budgeting and financial data analysis.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully foster new and maintain long-standing business relationships.
• High level of emotional intelligence and maturity.
• Expert problem solver, analytical thinker and decision maker.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written .
• Ability to manage a department and supervise staff.


Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance required
• CPA and / or advanced degree in business-related field strongly preferred
• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience
• 5+ years of experience working in a nonprofit environment
• Previous experience supervising and leading a team required
Other Job Information (if applicable):
Working Conditions:

Professional office working environment. Required to enter data into computing devices via keyboards. Work is performed while sitting for extended periods of time with the ability to move about at will.

Physical Demands:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone, computer and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle objects and controls. Must possess hand and finger dexterity for data entry.



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