Finance Director

Personnel Resources, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Resources, Inc. seeks an experienced Director of Finance to lead financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and support budgeting and planning.

This role requires strong accounting expertise, leadership skills, and a service-oriented approach to provide clear financial information to organizational leadership. The Director will oversee daily accounting activities, supervise staff, collaborate with executive leadership, and ensure accurate financial reporting, cash flow

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and professional experience in accounting or finance required.
• At least five years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations and ensure accuracy of records.
• Supervise finance staff and promote accountability and development.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with policies.
• Prepare reports for leadership and committees.

Skills

Excel

Staff supervision

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

CPA license and/or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Director of Finance to oversee the financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who combines strong accounting expertise with leadership skills, sound judgment, and a service-oriented approach. The Director of Finance will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining effective internal controls, supporting budgeting and planning, and providing clear financial information to organizational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Team Management

• Oversee daily financial operations and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records.
• Supervise and support finance staff, establish clear responsibilities, and promote accountability and professional development.
• Serve as a trusted financial resource to executive leadership and governing committees.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial procedures, systems, and reporting processes.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly and year-end closing.
• Prepare and review financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, cash-flow projections, and management reports.
• Analyze financial results, explain significant variances, and provide recommendations to support informed decisions.
• Ensure appropriate accounting and reporting for restricted funds, designated gifts, reserves, investments, memorial funds, and other special-purpose accounts.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Coordinate the annual budgeting process in collaboration with leadership, finance committees, and department and ministry leaders.
• Develop forecasts and cash-flow projections to support operational planning.
• Provide financial analysis for staffing, capital needs, and major expenditures.
• Maintain accurate reporting and historical financial analysis.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain effective internal controls and appropriate segregation of financial duties.
• Oversee banking, cash management, deposits, disbursements, purchasing procedures, reimbursements, and expense approvals in accordance with established policies.
• Oversee payroll accounting and coordinate with the payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely processing and reporting.
• Monitor applicable tax filings, W-2s, 1099s, and year-end reporting requirements.
• Identify and communicate financial risks, unusual transactions, and control concerns to appropriate leadership.

Audit & Organizational Support

• Coordinate the annual audit or financial review and respond to auditor requests.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for leadership and committees.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and approved financial improvements.
• Collaborate with HR, program leaders, and other departments to ensure accurate payroll information, timely invoice processing, appropriate documentation, and effective financial communication.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial, donor, payroll, and organizational information.

Relationship Building & Ministry Support

• Build strong, professional relationships with executive leadership, staff, committee members, and program leaders.
• Communicate financial information clearly to individuals with varying levels of financial knowledge.
• Help departments understand their budgets and manage resources responsibly.
• Approach financial questions and budget concerns with patience, professionalism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Foster a welcoming, responsive, and service-focused finance office.

QualificationsRequired:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A combination of relevant education and substantial directly related experience may be considered.
• At least five years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, account reconciliations, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• Experience supervising staff or leading financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial best practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High standards of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

Preferred:

• CPA license and/or MBA.
• Experience in nonprofit or fund accounting.
• Experience in an educational institution, childcare organization, or multi-entity environment.
• Familiarity with restricted funds, donor-designated contributions, and nonprofit financial reporting.

Personnel Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#DP1