Finance Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Choices for People provides year-round support and instructional programs designed to aid individuals with disabilities in developing essential life skills. These skills promote inclusion, independence, self-sufficiency, and productivity; and aim to maximize the individual’s quality of life in the least restrictive environment possible.

Choices for People assists in individual goal-oriented program planning, and acts as an advocate in the community through the removal of attitudinal, architectural, environmental, financial, employment-related, communicational, transportation, and other barriers.

Department : Administration

Job Title : Finance Director

Reports to : Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Starting Salary Range : $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Type of Position : Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary :

The Finance Director is responsible for leading the finance department, managing the accounting staff, and monitoring all accounting functions. The position oversees financial planning, strategy, and operations within the organization. The role includes maintenance of best-in-class accounting policies and procedures, managing financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and tax functions, and establishing key performance metrics, along with asset management and internal controls. The Finance Director collaborates closely with program leadership, executives, and other stakeholders to ensure the continued financial health of the organization and compliance with regulations and best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of financial strategies and policies.
• Manage financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring accurate forecasting and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with executive leadership regarding long term financial strategies and objectives, projections, key financial performance metrics, etc.
• Prepare monthly financial statements / reports for executives, the board, and appropriate committees.
• Oversee financial reporting, including monthly billing, accounts payable / receivable, payroll, tax filing / reporting, audit functions , etc.
• Maintain accurate records of company assets and provide financial oversight of asset related projects and purchases.
• Collaborate with organization and program leadership related to financial controls, processes, program needs / strategies, and guidelines.
• Maintain procedures, processes, and best practices that result in security, accuracy, efficiency, and a high level of professionalism.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard the financial health of the organization, including timely account reconciliations.
• Manage access to accounts, systems, and financial related data and reports.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and motivation to ensure high performance.
• Manage accounting software and reporting functions.
• Ensure compliance with policies, industry standards, accounting procedures / GAAP, federal and state regulations, accrediting agency requirements, etc.
• Actively participate in compliance reviews, audits, and related financial activities.
• Maintain knowledge of developments, trends, and best practices in finance.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, agency compliance requirements, etc.

This is a position that will remain open until filled.

Requirements :

Education and / or Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Demands :

Other :

Comments :

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and a drug screen.

EEO STATEMENT :

It is the policy and intent of Choices for People Center, Inc. to comply with all federal and state laws concerning non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or age (40 or older), except where age is a bona fide occupational requirement or qualification; and to take affirmative action towards the goals and intentions of the applicable laws.

Furthermore, it is our policy and intent to practice non-discrimination in regard to the above factors on personnel matters concerning employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training including apprenticeship.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000