Finance Director

Description: PRIMARY FUNCTION: Manages all financial functions including: accounting, payroll, financial operations, budget compliance, legal compliance and contract management.
Ensures that the organization is in compliance with all fiscal procedural and lawful standards.
Provides guidance and support to the Finance and HR Coordinator.
Must be cooperative, friendly and create a safe and harmonious environment.
Must abide by and support the Club mission, to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as caring, productive and responsible citizens.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): Fiscal Oversight Recommends, implements, and oversees all policies and procedures for financial management functions, ensuring appropriate controls and compliance with accepted accounting practices.
Works at the direction of CEO and Board of Directors to develop annual income and expense budget.
Provides timely and complete reporting of financial status and proactively make recommendations for necessary actions to maintain the fiscal health of the Club.
Creates, maintains and recommends changes to financial policies and procedures in accordance with recommendations from the board, executive management and in alignment with Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Standards of Excellence.
Stays current on fiscal trends and compliance issues by attending workshops, joining related professional organizations and subscribing to state, local and federal updates.
Creates a positive and productive work environment and supervises staff in department.
Identifies, recommends and guides improvements in financial operations and record-keeping.
Responsible for the coordination of all payroll information for various audits, reports, insurance and organizational needs.
Assists managers with budget information concerning wages, fiscal year budget analysis, insurance, and grant staff allocation.
Works with external auditors to prepare and review audit schedules and annual report of audit findings.
Assesses, appraises, values and records all assets and investments of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley, including properties, equities, bonds and other assets.
Funds Management & Reporting Tracks all income and expenditures and keeps management and board Finance Committee apprised of any significant variances.
Oversees all bank deposits according to the chart of accounts, including general account funds, capital campaign funds; youth account funds and club investments.
Responsible for all accounts receivable and ensures that invoices and collections are completed in a timely fashion, including: grants, contracts, pledges, rental bills, board dues, etc.
Prepares accurate and informative budget and financial reports on a monthly basis to CEO and board Finance Committee.
Tracks daily cash flow and advises CEO of any anticipated shortages or deficits.
Ensures line-of-credit accounts are current and available.
Fund Development Advises Development staff and prepares financial and accounting procedures to be followed in conjunction with each event or fundraising activity.
Works with Development staff on all special events and fundraising activities to ensure protocol and accurate record keeping.
Establishes systems and controls to ensure that all funds are managed and accounted for with proper controls, that staff and volunteers are properly advised and trained, and that all regulatory standards are being maintained.
Works closely with Development staff to properly record all charitable gifts and contributions made to the club.
Attends special events and directs staff as needed to provide support and oversight for funds collection.
Grants and Contract Management Develops and maintains systems for recording and tracking grant proposals, awards, and related statistical information; creates and distributes standard and special reports, summaries, and analyses, as required.
Maintains all pertinent data and records in accordance with grant or contract compliance, reporting and billing.
Monitors and coordinates the administration of post-award grants to ensure that budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are being followed; manages administrative problems, and/or budget changes occurring during the awarded granting period.
Maintains knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures; disseminates and/or presents changes to departments and advises on the implementation of changes, and on the impact of changes on funded operations.
Submits all reports and expenditures in a timely fashion and in accordance with grant deadlines.
Additional Responsibilities Attends meetings of Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Finance Committee and other board committees as directed.
Attends fundraising and special events as directed.
Works closely will all management staff under the direction of the CEO to provide technical assistance in matters of financial operations.
Maintain contact with external auditors, vendors, insurance carriers, and other groups.
Stays current on all areas of job duties through attending conferences, seminars, trainings and update sessions.
Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.
It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
POSITION: Finance Director STATUS: Exempt; At-will SUPERVISOR: Chief Executive Officer WAGE: $70,000-90,000 a year (based on experience; new employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the wage range) BENEFITS: Employer paid @ 100% self and 50% dependent health/dental/vision insurance; EAP, group Aflac options; vacation; sick; holiday; 403B retirement contribution; employer corporate discount program Requirements: SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Must be able to pass a FBI/DOJ Live Scan and overall background check, TB test and credit check.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration or commensurate experience in the field.
Knowledge of and proficient in Microsoft Excel & professional accounting applications.
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible work experience managing the accounting functions in a non-profit agency, or equivalent experience.
Thorough knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices, processes and procedures.
Knowledge of and experience in human resource compliance and benefits plans.
Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and coordinate operations in personnel supervision; the recruitment and retention of key personnel; facilities management; and budget management.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong organization and analytical skills.
Demonstration of ability to work as a team member.
Ability to interact professionally with Club staff, Board members, volunteers, and other related agencies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS In order to perform this job successfully an individual must meet the physical requirement necessary to complete the essential job duties.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.
Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
May require the ability to stand for long periods.
May require the ability to walk long distances.
May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or travel within and out of the Chico area to attend meetings, conferences and staff development trainings.
May be required to work evenings or weekends.