Director of Finance

The Finance Director is responsible for supervising the operations of the Finance Department and the financial operations of UAACOG. The Finance Director applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports for UAACOG programs; the Executive Director; state, federal, and local agencies; and the UAACOG Board of Directors. The Finance Director provides a review capacity for all agency assets and liabilities. This position is part of the Executive team which participates in establishing strategic direction as well as goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Interpret and apply agency financial policies, government legislation, Uniform Guidance, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

· Perform day-to-day bookkeeping month-end and year-end closing processes. Portions of these duties may be shared with other UAACOG employees as needed.

· Work with the Executive Director and other staff to develop an annual Indirect Cost Rate or Cost Allocation Schedule in accordance with 2 CFR 200

· Prepare the agency annual budget, review the annual budget for revisions, prepare revised budget for board of director’s approval, and complete annual financial closeout.

· Direct and participate in the development and implementation of record keeping systems, forms, goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to the Finance office and UAACOG financial management, budget, accounting, and payroll.

· Develop and maintain accounts receivable and payable systems. Monitor payment status of shared overhead expenses by various entities.

· Evaluate cash sufficiency to meet current or projected operating needs. Monitor cash flow timing for various programs. Advise on the need to prepare funding requests or need to take other supportive action.

· Coordinate all aspects of obtaining, reviewing, and implementing the agency-wide general liability insurance policy, the director and officer’s liability insurance policy, and property and vehicle insurance coverages.

· Direct and participate in the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts, receivables, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.

· Develop understanding of fiscal compliance issues in the various programs, including matching fund requirements, allowable costs, and other factors.

· Manage the audit process by preparing or copying documents needed, accessing files, and other tasks and working directly with the auditing firm.

· Prepare and sign reports as requested by state, federal and other regulatory agencies

· Issue and maintain agency-issued Debit cards, Visa cards, and Walmart cards.

· Supervises and participates in the reconciliation of receipts and payments to appropriate ledgers, spreadsheets, records, and databases and prepares various financial statements and reports.

· Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.

· Communicates and coordinates accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department managers, vendors, reporting agencies, clients, and the public.

· Perform other accounting and related tasks assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Ability to analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural changes for improved operations.

· Manage, supervise, and are responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting and Payroll Coordinator and the Finance Assistant.

· Execute supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s polices and applicable laws and regulations.

· Interviewing, hiring, and training employees.

· Planning, assigning, and directing work.

· Performance evaluations.

· Employee recognition, employee corrective action plans, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills/Knowledge:

· Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200

· Working knowledge of accounting software.

· Working knowledge of payroll software.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

· Excellent time management and organizational skills.

· Ability to concentrate on detailed information over an extended period.

· Strong and proven interpersonal and communication skills.

· Strong leadership ability.

Education and Experience:

· 3-5 Years of relevant experience with a preferred emphasis in governmental accounting

· Knowledge of federal, state, and local financial requirements.

· Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, fiscal management, or related field or Certified Public Accountant

· Management Experienced preferred.

Language Ability:

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from vendors, clients, regulatory agencies, employees, the board of directors, and other stakeholders.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· Ability to speak effectively.

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.

Mathematical Skills:

· Ability to apply basic and advanced mathematical concepts in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

Reasoning Ability:

· Ability to apply reasonable understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

· Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

· Ability to analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural changes for improved operations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Certified Public Accountant in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Valid driver’s license and current automobile license with minimum Colorado requirements.

Working Conditions:

Ability to travel as required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with known disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hand and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation:

$75,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

A benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off that will increase with longevity, paid sick leave, 14 paid holidays per year, Employee Assistance Program and deferred compensation with 5% employer match after one year.

UAACOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Financial analysis
• Financial accounting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000