Finance Manager

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Finance Manager is responsible for the supervision and management of the day-to-day accounting functions and staff – accounts payable, accounts receivable, electronic banking, monthly reconciliations, ensuring and preparing accurate and timely financial statements and reports for review by the Chief Finance Officer, and ensuring the Agency’s internal control procedures, financial policies and procedures are adhered too.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities 

Supervision and Management 

• Manage the finance team and oversee the daily operations of the finance division, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, reporting and general accounting.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and tax requirements.
• Perform staff meetings and training sessions for finance staff.
• Assist with the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of accounting and payroll staff as required.
• Ensure staff maintains GOPYC”s financial policies and procedures and make recommendations to help improve operational efficiency
• Perform annual staff evaluations based upon individual hiring anniversary.

Reports, Reporting and Reconciliation

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analyze the financial results.

· Prepare monthly, quarterly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses for CFO review.

· Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger accounts.

· Prepare interim reports for funding sources as stipulated in the contracts and/or as required.

· Prepare financial reports for annual renewal of agency liability and workman’s compensation insurance

· Analyze and report cost variances.

· Reconcile bank accounts monthly.

Monitoring

· Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts.

· Monitor payroll postings and transfer of transactions from bank posting to QuickBooks

· Monitor the renewal date for GOPYC’s state sales tax exemption certification and prepare the necessary documentation required for renewal application.

Collaborative Responsibilities

· Assist with the budgeting process.

· Assist with implementation and upgrading of nonprofit accounting software systems.

· .Participate in special projects and financial reporting, as necessary.

· .Collaborate with external auditors during GOPYC’s annual audit and program audits.

The above-stated job responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of tasks to be performed but are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this position.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: 

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related fields, with having completed some related continuing education, graduate studies. Master’s degree preferred.

· 5 years or more continuous proven accounting experience, preferred in nonprofit organizations with mid-range budgets.

· 2- 3 years of continuous supervisory and management experience.

· Strong working knowledge of computer-based accounting programs/software and applications for nonprofit organizations.

· Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis.

· Strong knowledge of multi funding sources and cost allocation.

· Demonstrated understanding of general accounting principles, GAAP.

· CPA or Public Accounting is a plus.

Core Competencies and Values:

· Works with integrity and ethics, and believes in GOPYC’s mission, vision, and values.

· Committed to accountability and responsibility, collaboration, and teamwork.

· Effective communication skills.

· Exhibits problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Accounting knowledge and aptitude

2. Mathematics and language arts proficiency

3. Must possess proficiency and skill with utilizing electronic data management and accounting systems

4. Must possess the ability to utilize Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Facetime as virtual meeting mediums

5. Must adhere to all CARF, DCFS, Federal IRS and State Department of Revenue guidelines and policies

6. Passion to make a positive impact on the lives of children  and families in the community 

7. Ability to provide leadership to achieve finance department goals and objectives.

8. Excellent communication and organizational skills

9. Able to work collaboratively with teams

10. Demonstrated reliability regarding attendance and work performance

11. Ability to be creative, flexible and adaptive in all activities and responsibilities 

12. Must want to help address the needs of the community

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off