Director of Finance

Position Summary:

Responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the non-profit environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Finance

· Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s fiscal function and performance

· Accountable for managing and tracking operating expense budget, corporate revenue and operating income

· Participate in the development of the corporation’s’ plans and programs as a strategic partner

· Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action

· Develop credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the Executive Director and the Board and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities

· Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation

· Establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges

· Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline

· Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets

· Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization (i.e. evaluation of potential alliances, acquisitions and/or mergers and pension fund and investments)

· Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position

· Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter

· Ensure accuracy of the payroll process including timecard processing and payroll input in both payroll and accounting systems

Grants

· Oversee process for tracking and managing grants, including obtaining and preparing financial reports required to comply with grant requirements

· Create new validation procedures as needed to ensure the overall integrity of data

· Provide review of data prior to distribution to outside resources and grantors, to verify accuracy and program requirements

· Provide leadership in designing the information entered into MTS database for the accurate accumulation of data and reportsSupervision

· Recruit, select, train and manage staff and volunteers, as needed

· Ensure effective and productive performance of staff

· Provide ongoing feedback, regular appraisals and identify development opportunities

· Evaluation of the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) of individuals

· Manage staff performance in achieving goals and provide technical assistance as needed

Board & Committees

· Participate in BGCGC Corporate meetings

· Report on Finance, Investment & Audit committee meetings; facilitate approvals of and implement action plans

· Coordinate use of committee members to monitor and report on program initiatives

· Support Board committees as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

· May be assigned special projects and other duties periodically by Supervisor and/or Board of Directors

· May participate in special programs and/or events

· Ensure that the responsibilities, authorities and accountability of all direct reports are defined and understood

· Review and respond to e-mails, voicemails and other forms of communication within one business day

· Ability to work extended hours and weekends, when needed

· Microsoft Suite knowledge necessary and basic computer expertise

Essential Skills & Experience:

· Bachelors required

· Demonstrated knowledge in accounting

· Five to ten years related experience and/or training

· Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Valued Skills & Experience:

· Five or more years of Non-Profit experience

Required Competencies:

· Effectively work in a team-based environment

· Ability to plan and execute on strategy

· Ability to incorporate findings from data to make programmatic and operational improvements

· Ability to handle multiple demands from various entities

· Ability to think and plan strategically

· Ability to influence

· Solution oriented

· Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

· Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to the Board of Directors and outside investors

· Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully and maintain confidentiality

· Interpersonal skills – maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new things

· Oral communications – speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrate group presentation skills

· Written communications – edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively and able to read and interpret written information

· Planning/organizing – prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently

· Quality control – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality

· Adaptability – adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events

· Dependability – consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance

Relationships:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), administrative staff, Executive Director and Board of Directors to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructors; instruct; and advise/counsel

External: Maintain contact with other Clubs, vendors, consultants, organizations, government agencies and others to achieve program goals and objectives, manage costs, share information, and resolve problems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or fell objects, computers, files, and other general office equipment and products. Employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Employee must occasionally visit other Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast Clubs.

· Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low. When Club is in session, the noise level may be moderate to loud.

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000