Employment Opportunity Position Available There is a position available the Ft. Myers (Florida) Area Command for a Director of Finance If you are interested in finding out more about this position Please contact Jonathan Poff, HR Generalist via email at ([email protected]) To apply, please visit The Salvation Army Southern Territory Career Site: salvationarmycareers.org THE SALVATION ARMY JOB DESCRIPTION LEE AND HENDRY COUNTIES, FLORIDA JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE INCUMBENT: REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENT: FINANCE LOCATION: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES – 10291MCGREGOR BOULEVARD FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT - EXECUTIVE POSITION SUMMARY: Plans, develops, manages, and controls the day-to-day operations of the accounting, finance, and personnel functions for an Area Command or large Corps; serves as liaison and financial advisor to the local units, Advisory Boards, Divisional Headquarters, and Territorial Headquarters by reporting the financial status and researching financial discrepancies; manages and monitors all general ledger, purchasing, budgetary,; ensures all accounting and financial functions are in compliance with The Salvation Army policy as well as local, state, and federal regulations; ensures the accuracy, completeness, timeliness and integrity of all financial reporting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description. Plans, develops, directs, and manages the day-to-day operations of all accounting and finance functions; tracks, monitors, and verifies all general ledger activity for the Area Command; reviews and approves all bookkeeping functions; ensures that all financial information is processed in an accurate and timely manner; ensures the accountability, security, and integrity of financial reporting; confers with the Commanding Officer regarding the financial position of all accounts. Plans, directs, and monitors the accounting and bookkeeping work performed by subordinate employees; plans, schedules and assigns work; instructs and trains employees in proper methods and procedures; checks and approves work for accuracy, completeness and timeliness; conducts performance evaluations; hires and fires employees and recommends salary adjustments. Develops, prepares, monitors, controls and enforces various operating budgets; assimilates financial information from department heads and presents the same to the Commanding Officer for final presentation to the Advisory Board and Divisional Headquarters; monitors all budgetary information once approved; assists in preparing quotations for budgeted and emergency purchases; monitors hiring salaries and salary adjustments for employees to ensure compliance with approved budgets. Plans, develops, directs, and monitors the requisitioning and purchasing functions of the Finance Department; monitors and assists in all requisition processing in accordance with The Salvation Army Territorial Minutes and local Accounting Manual. Plans, develops and maintains a variety of complex and technical reports representing the financial status of accounts, budgets, and funds; reviews and reports expenditures; ensures the proper accounting of, grants and contracts funds, , operating expenses and other major financial operations. Serves as financial liaison to the Finance Committee of the local Advisory Board; reviews, approves, and releases all monthly financial information concerning the various accounts; assists in preparing the Advisory Board agenda for all items which impact the local financial position. Plans, develops, directs, and monitors all payroll and personnel record keeping functions; prepares budgetary data and controls all accounts in compliance with hiring policy and budgetary guidelines; monitors, updates and enforces local personnel policies such as time card control, etc.; Monitors and maintains computerized financial systems and procedures inclusive of password protection, file maintenance, spreadsheet design, etc.; ensures that hardware and software are functioning properly and that the workflow is not interrupted; Coordinates, on a financial level, all programs administered or to be administered by the Army on a local level; designs and implements specialty finance projects. Ensures that all financial business is conducted in compliance with Salvation Army policy, the AICPA, and government regulations. Ensures that all accounting records, books, and accounts are in order at all times particularly to be in readiness for audits by The Salvation Army or outside firms; plans, coordinates, and monitors the annual audit. Builds and maintains professional and effective working relationships with outside contacts and organizations such as auditors, bank and creditors, etc.; works directly with United Way personnel during campaign and coordinates special arrangements for tours, etc. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Represents The Salvation Army as a member of professional management to outside service agencies in conjunction with all grant application requests in responses to Request for Proposals and resulting contracts. Prepares all financial information for the Corrections accounting system from cash book posting of receipts to full preparation of financial statements inclusive of budgetary comparisons and spending control. Prepares special personal and confidential memorandums for the Commanding Officer concerning all financial and personnel activity. Plans, coordinates, and monitors various special and seasonal projects such as disaster relief services, Christmas programs, etc. Contacts outside vendors for needed maintenance and repairs of equipment. Performs other work related duties as required. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Calculator, computer and general office equipment MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a relate field and five years progressively responsible experience performing complex and varied accounting and bookkeeping functions for an organization with at least two years in a supervisory capacity or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Valid State driver’s license KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of principles and practices of general business administration with special concentration in accounting, finance and bookkeeping. Knowledge of the entire process of financial statement preparation. Knowledge of modern and accepted accounting concepts, techniques, and principles. Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel supervision. Ability to provide effective leadership to subordinates, maintain a variety of internal and external contacts and work cooperatively with superior and subordinate staff. Ability to plan, develop and initiate effective and efficient bookkeeping practices and methods in order to increase accuracy and timeliness of financial recording and reporting. Analytical ability to plan work schedules, evaluate work performances, and provide input on budget planning. Ability to examine the bookkeeping work performed by subordinates in order to detect errors or omissions. Ability to effectively lead subordinates, resolve minor complaints, and deal with day to day occurrences. Ability to prepare complex financial reports and records. Ability to accept fiscal responsibility of all functionalized accounts. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform complex financial computations necessary to obtain totals, balances, and verify information from complex forms. Ability to analyze, integrate and interpret financial data from various sources, and to plan, develop and implement responsible strategies. Ability to make sound, local interpretations of policy and regulations and to make decisions quickly. Ability to manage mental/visual fatigue associated with sustained concentration in addition to adhering to deadlines established for reports, etc. and frequent breaks in concentration caused by interruption from staff requiring assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of a job description is to outline the essential functions unique to a particular job within a specific department. Job descriptions are used to recruit, train, and evaluate employees.
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