Director of Finance and Human Resources

New York Farm Bureau is a grassroots, membership based, state wide organization located in Albany NY. The mission of the organization is to support today's agricultural needs and to be the voice of NY Agriculture.

We are looking for a motivated, energetic individual to serve as the Director of Finance and Human Resources.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1. Administer and maintain all corporate financial records including general ledger and reconciliations, supporting schedules, and subsidiary ledgers. Review bank statements and payables, perform trial balance testing etc.

2. Prepare monthly and annual financial statements for review and discussion by Department Managers, the Chief Operating Officer and the Board of Directors.

3. Serve as the liaison to outside auditors for their annual review. Prepare workpapers, reconciliations and draft reports.

4. Serve as the liaison to outside tax preparers to ensure accurate and timely compilation and submission of annual tax returns and other required filings.

5. Develop the annual budgeting and planning process with Department Managers, the COO, and the Board of Directors to ensure long-term financial and business strategy. Use Sage Budgeting database for calculations, analysis and reports.

6. Identify and provide potential solutions to financial concerns, issues, and special projects which may impact the New York Farm Bureau and its affiliates.

7. Ensure timely and accurate billing, collections, and reporting for NYFB Member Services’ Workers Compensation Safety Group and NYFB’s membership dues processing. Process commissions, audit adjustments, renewal invoices etc.

8. Manage accounting staff responsible for cash receipts/disbursements, payroll and benefits administration, billing, and collections.

9. Ensure and monitor effective internal controls to prevent fraud.

10. Maintain documentation for accounting policy and procedures to ensure ongoing operations. Develop recommendations for modifications as deemed necessary.

11. Oversee Payroll and Benefit processing.

12. Report and monitor and review personnel benefit programs and corporate insurance programs

13. Work with COO on recruitment and hiring along with termination of employees.

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field and 3-5 years experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience can be substituted.

Experience is required in all areas mentioned above with strong Excel skills necessary. In addition, the ability to analyze and reconcile accounts is required. Experience in Sage Accounting and Paychex preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Preferred)
• General ledger accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000