Director Of Finance (222)

Salvation Army; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 78,225 - 95,609; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Director of Finance / Human Resources Manager in Jacksonville, FL. This position supervises all accounting functions and manages HR duties, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year college degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with strong knowledge of accounting practices and HR functions. Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement benefits, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree strongly preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and general office procedures.
• Understanding of HR policies and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all accounting functions and oversees implementation of accounting programs.
• Develops yearly budgets and advises on budgetary matters.
• Manages HR functions including recruitment and employee benefits.

Skills

Accounting practices

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

HR practices

Attention to detail

Education

Four-year college degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Information

Location: ARC-Jacksonville ARC - Jacksonville, FL 32246

Salary Range: $86,917.71 per year

Category: Finance

Position

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non‑profit, faith‑based organization, is hiring for the position of Director of Finance / Human Resources Manager.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

Job Summary

Supervises all accounting functions and oversees implementation of all accounting programs for the Center; prepares special reports as requested; ensures accounting functions comply with Salvation Army policies, state/local/federal regulations; participates in internal audits; prepares financial reports and ensures accuracy and completeness of all accounting activities.

Financial Management (60%)

• Uses analytical, creative, evaluative, advisory accounting methods; relies on judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Provides advice and counsel to the Administrator on financial issues, develops ad hoc reports on new and recurring financial matters.
• Develops yearly budgets for the Center and advises on budgetary matters throughout the year.
• Closes accounting books monthly, makes journal entries within established time constraints.
• Analyzes accounting records for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards.
• Prepares financial reports, explains inquiries, and ensures data is accurate, timely, and complete for management review.
• Participates in internal audit reviews and corrects issues; responds to financial inquiries on reports developed.
• Reconciles the operating account daily and other accounts such as payroll, ensuring variances are reported to the Administrator and ARC Command Director of Finance.
• Enter payroll draft journals for bi‑weekly payroll, and general journal entries to record payroll by Funds.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits related Balance Sheet Accounts, including payroll cash transmission, voluntary life, employee medical, LTD deductions, etc.
• Reviews over/short accounts for discrepancies and resolves them per guidelines.
• Mediates between Center personnel and bookkeeping personnel for smooth operations and proper control of receipts, disbursements, and purchasing.
• Calculates and proposes salary increases within budgetary constraints; sends payroll reports to the ARC Command.
• Drives random store audits and other activities.

HR Guidance, Recommendations, and Form Reviews (30%)

• Manages HR functions for the Adult Rehabilitation Center: recruitment, new hire orientation, employee benefits, relations, disciplinary issues, investigations, policy interpretation, and guidance on FMLA, ADA, FLSA, workers’ compensation, etc.
• Provides guidance and recommendations on recruitment, compensation, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Interprets and advises on employee manual policies and procedures.
• Investigates disciplinary issues, obtains written statements and supporting documentation, and recommends actions based on investigation outcomes.
• Oversees FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation issues, ensures timely documentation, reviews accuracy, follows up with employees, and manages return‑to‑work with medical limitations.
• Responds to HR policy queries; guides completion of HR forms; ensures accuracy and compliance with departmental HR procedures.
• Provides quarterly pension reports to ARC Command on contributions, enrollments, terminations, and other pension matters.
• Liaises between Center and ARC Command regarding HR issues.

Supervision (10%)

• Supervises accounting staff and activities; ensures implementation of all accounting programs.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards, principles, and guidelines.
• Manages and monitors deposits for all active funds; ensures timely processing.
• Reviews accounts payable to ensure accurate processing within guidelines.
• Monitors daily sales postings, including store sales integrations, office deposits, rag sales, surplus, and other sales items.
• Monitors accounts receivable/payable files to keep them current and orderly.
• Coordinates expenditures from Food Stamps funds and other special financial programs.
• Reviews and monitors time records, time‑clock records, leave requests, and records leave per Salvation Army policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge: accounting & bookkeeping practices, general office procedures, spreadsheet software, payroll processing, HR practices, personnel policies, confidentiality requirements.
• Skills: writing reports, developing spreadsheet templates, organizing records, applying attention to detail, maintaining high proficiency, processing financial documents in compliance with policies.
• Abilities: reading manuals, interpreting policies, handling confidential information, enforcing personnel policies tactfully.

Education and Experience

Four‑year college degree strongly preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• State Driver’s License
• Notary Public Certification desired.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements; read/write/communicate in English; perform calculations; type; sort and file documents.
• Operate office equipment including telephone, typewriter, computer, adding machine.
• Interact with diverse personalities: coworkers, peers, subordinates, management, vendors, customers, beneficiaries.
• Limited physical effort: sitting/walking/standing, lifting → <25 lbs, 75–100% of work time; carrying light objects 15–25% of time.
• Duties usually seated; occasional standing/walking required.
• Work in a normal office environment with minimal discomfort from weather or noise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.