Finance Director

The Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties, with locations in Paris and Marshall Illinois, is seeking a Finance Director

Finance Director Responsibilities

The Finance Director for the Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties (HRC) reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing the fiscal functions of the agency in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and payer obligations. The Finance Director serves as a member of the Administrative Council, Leadership Team, Supervisors Training Group, and other committees and meetings as assigned or appropriate. . The Finance Director will also ensure compliance with Single Audit criteria when the agency's Federal Awards funds exceed $750,000 per year. This person is the direct supervisor of the Finance Department.

The responsibilities include leading all aspects of HRC’s Financial obligations including:

• Supervision and Management: Supervising the business office staff and overall responsibility for agency financial operations.
• Monitoring Income and Expenditures: Monitoring agency income and expenditures.
• Financial Data Reporting: Providing timely financial data to the Administrative Council, Board of Directors, and HRCF Board of Directors.
• Financial Planning: Overseeing financial planning activities, including the preparation of budgets and the development of financial policies and procedures to improve the agency’s overall business operations and financial health.
• Internal Audits: Carrying out internal audit functions.
• Funding Applications and Reports: Preparing funding applications and reports.
• Asset Management: Overseeing fixed assets and general inventory controls.
• Liaison: Serving as liaison with state agencies.
• Risk Management: Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating financial risks to the organization.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to financial and accounting practices.
• Financial Reporting: Preparing detailed financial reports, statements, and forecasts for the Executive Director, Administrative Council, and Board of Directors.
• Grants Management: Overseeing the financial aspects of grant applications, management, and compliance, including tracking and reporting on grant expenditures.
• Investment Oversight: Managing the organization’s investments and working with investment advisors to ensure optimal returns and adherence to investment policies.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitoring and managing cash flow to ensure the organization has adequate funds to meet its obligations.
• Financial Analysis: Conducting financial analysis and modeling to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.
• Training and Development: Providing training and development opportunities for the administrators, supervisors, and finance team to ensure they stay current with best practices and regulations.
• Technology Integration: Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of financial software systems to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and operations.
• Strategic Planning: Participating in strategic planning activities and providing financial insights to support organizational goals and initiatives.
• Tax Management: Overseeing tax planning and compliance, including the preparation and submission of tax returns.
• Collaboration with Other Departments: Working closely with other department heads to provide financial guidance and support for their activities and projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Proficient in financial management with at least four years of relevant work experience demonstrating increasing fiscal responsibilities.

2. Effective problem-solving skills

3. Demonstrated understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, cost accounting, and budgeting

4. Trustworthy, ethical, and bondable

5. A commitment to life-long-learning and the willingness to seek, gain access, and comprehend new information about changing regulatory requirements and evolving reporting systems

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Exceptional initiative, business acumen, and leadership skills

2. Four-year accounting degree from an accredited institution of higher learning (applicants with at least a high school diploma combined with relevant accounting and/or management experience beyond four years will be given consideration).

3. Ability to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team on multiple tasks with varying deadlines.

4. Oral and written communication proficiency.

5. Understanding of audit procedures and the fiscal challenges facing not-for-profit entities.

6. Ability to work within agency guidelines and policies, and state and federal requirements.

7. Mastery of computerized spreadsheets, accounting, and word processing software. Experience with behavioral health services billing, electronic payroll systems (Paylocity), electronic healthcare records systems (Carelogic), and electronic financial systems (Financial Edge) accounting software is a definite plus.

8. Ability to provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others, effectively manage business office performance and outcomes, and promote ongoing procedural improvements.

Work Location: The primary office is located at 406 N. Second St., Marshall, IL 62441. Some meetings will require that you come to Paris, IL locations.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week based on performance and agency need. The standard work schedule for this salaried/exempt position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,000 - $75,000