Budget & Finance Manager

Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Budget & Finance, the Budget & Finance Manager is responsible for providing direct support to the Director of Budget & Finance in overseeing the annual budget, finance, and accounting operations of the Summit County Land Bank (“SCLB”) and for supervising assigned SCLB programs, projects, and staff related to the SCLB’s mission and role in the community.

Classification

Full-time, Exempt (Professional)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Budget & Finance Manager is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of the annual budget, finance, and accounting policies and operations of the organization. Typical areas of responsibility for this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of Annual Budgets, Financial Statements, and Finance Reports
• Banking & Deposits
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
• Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Revenue and Expense Projection & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting and Audit Compliance & Management
• Payroll & Benefits Management
• Asset Management & Tracking
• Vendor & Customer Management & Compliance
• Insurance & Risk Management
• Purchasing
• Development of Policies & Procedures
• Conduct budget reviews as necessary, analyzing trends and making recommendations

The Budget & Finance Manager may be required to represent the SCLB in the community and regularly interacts with local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private stakeholders, and the public, and will be required to perform any, and all, other duties or functions that may be necessary and in the best interests of the efficient operations of the SCLB.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience required. Advanced degree and/or CPA preferred. Professional and/or technical certifications, candidates for the CPA exam, and/or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong grasp of budget, finance, and accounting concepts and principles
• Motivated self-starter, an eagerness to learn and excel, and the ability to work well under pressure
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and the ability to maintain a professional image
• Strong management and relationship skills to successfully lead and direct staff, programs, and projects
• Extremely organized, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Good judgment, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Use of Electronic Resources

This position requires an above-average proficiency and comfort level in using, learning to use, or adapting to, electronic resources and other technologies. The SCLB is a ‘paperless’ office.

Travel

The Budget & Finance Manager must be able to travel to attend conferences, trainings, meetings, and other events, as required, to acquire and maintain proficiency in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.  Some evenings and weekend work may be required.

Not a Public Position

The Summit County Land Bank is a nonprofit community improvement corporation, organized pursuant to Chapter 1724 and 1702 of the Ohio Revised Code. This position is not a “public” position and does not participate in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. However, the Summit County Land Bank does offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k)-retirement plan with generous match, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance programs, PTO, paid holidays, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Summit County Land Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, activities, and/or responsibilities may change at any time with, or without, notice.

To Apply:

To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit the Summit County Land Bank website. Letter of Interest and Resume required. First review of resumes will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. Salary (cash and total compensation) will be market-based and will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications requested in this position description.