Director of Finance

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

Under the direction of and reporting to the Managing Director of Events, this exempt, at-will position exists to provide the financial and administrative support required by the Event Center; and to assist the CEO/Fair Manager in maintaining the fiscal health of the facility that is necessary for successful operation of the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the CEO/Fair Manager in the development of business and financing arrangements that will meet the needs of the facilities.
• Maintain the fiscal affairs of the facility.
• Plan, acquire, install, operate, and maintain all financial systems.
• Perform Human Resources and Payroll duties.
• With the CEO/Fair Manager, establish and maintain adequate internal control systems.
• Be a part of the FSMG team and work to achieve the success of the organization.

KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Managing Director of Events in the development of all short- and long-term budgets.
• Prepare all financial reports.
• Coordinate with the County, when necessary, on financial matters.
• Operate and maintain internal accounting system.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Resolve accounts receivable and payable issues.
• Complete Journal vouchers for entry into County system.
• Complete monthly and quarterly tax returns/reports.
• Perform all required financial analysis.
• Coordinate with financial institutions.
• Prepare all timekeeping information, process payroll and maintain system.
• Perform human resource functions, including assisting in the hiring of all Fair Temps; maintenance of personnel files; and employee benefit administrator.
• Coordinate and maintain insurance needs as directed by the CEO/Fair Manager.
• Assist the Scholarship Committee Chair in administering the scholarship program.
• Provide administrative support to other staff elements as well as to the CEO, and limited support to the FSMG Board and the Clark County Fair Association.
• Supervise assigned staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Will be required to work extended hours during the annual Fair as well as from time to time throughout the year.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, clients, customers and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements

• Ability to use computer software and hardware.
• Must be available at times other than normal business hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally subject to loud noise during certain events.

WAIVER

FSMG reserves the right to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Fairgrounds Site Management Group is a private, not-for-profit organization. FSMG practices nondiscriminatory treatment at all times in all respects to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical handicap or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000