Director of Finance

Family & Children Services, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children Services, Inc. seeks a Director of Finance to lead the accounting, budgeting, analysis, cash management, audits, internal controls, and grant/contract compliance. You will supervise the finance team and provide clear financial information to the CEO, Board, and leaders to support decisions and long-term strength.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 3–5 years' supervisory experience, GAAP budgeting, and strong MS Excel skills. CPA desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3-5 years related experience with staff supervision.
• Experience with budgets and financial statements per GAAP.
• CPA desirable but not required.
• Experience with accounting software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversees accounting, budgeting, treasury, tax and audit compliance; and long-range forecasting for the organization.
• Develops systems and procedures for accounting and internal controls.
• Provides the Board with budgets and monthly financial statements and analysis.
• Directs annual budget development and other budgets as needed.
• Assesses financial position and reports on stability, liquidity and growth.
• Performs treasury functions including banking relationships and cash management.
• Participates in leadership meetings and committees.
• Assesses potential business opportunities.
• Supports culturally competent, recovery-based practices and trauma-informed culture.

Skills

Financial oversight

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Audits

Treasury management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Description

The Director of Finance serves as the organization's controller, overseeing the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial operations and reporting. The position leads accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, cash management, audits, internal controls, and grant and contract compliance. The Director supervises the finance team and provides the CEO, Board, and organizational leaders with clear financial information to support sound decisions and the organization's long-term financial strength.

Job Type

Full-time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and directs the following functions: accounting, budgeting, treasury, tax and audit compliance; and long-range forecasting for the organization.


• Develops systems and procedures for accounting and the establishment of internal controls necessary for the maintenance of proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.


• Provides the Board of Directors and appropriate committees with fiscal information including budgets and monthly financial statements, sets agendas, and provides materials and analysis of information for the Board's Finance Committee.


• Directs the development of the Agency's annual budget and other budgets as required for internal and external customers and potential funding sources.


• Appraises the Agency's financial position and provides periodic reports on the Agency's financial stability, liquidity and growth.


• Performs the Treasury function of maintaining the banking relationships, cash management and custodian of Agency assets.


• Participates in Administrative and Leadership Team Meetings. Participates in assigned committees as requested.


• Assesses potential business opportunities.


• This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support 1) culturally competent, recovery-based practices; 2) person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and 3) a trauma informed culture to aid individuals in their recovery process.


• Performs other job-related duties as required for department/program operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises two accounting positions (one with back-up network administrative responsibilities).

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with a major in accounting or finance; preferred three to five years related experience and/or training in computerized environment including staff supervision demonstrating a progression of administrative skills and responsibilities. Experience in preparing budgets and financial statements in accordance with GAAP. CPA highly desirable. Lived experience with behavioral health issues is desired. Preferred experience with accounting software set-up, use, and maintenance and Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPA helpful but not required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Description

starting at $92,000 commensurate with experience