Director of Finance

FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES, INC.•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

The Director of Finance serves as the organization’s controller, overseeing the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial operations and reporting. The position leads accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, cash management, audits, internal controls, and grant and contract compliance. The Director supervises the finance team and provides the CEO, Board, and organizational leaders with clear financial information to support sound decisions and the organization’s long-term financial strength.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with a major in accounting or finance
Experience in preparing budgets and financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years related experience and/or training in computerized environment including staff supervision demonstrating a progression of administrative skills and responsibilities.
CPA highly desirable.
Lived experience with behavioral health issues is desired.
Preferred experience with accounting software set-up, use, and maintenance and Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.
CPA helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversees and directs the following functions: accounting, budgeting, treasury, tax and audit compliance; and long-range forecasting for the organization.
Develops systems and procedures for accounting and the establishment of internal controls necessary for the maintenance of proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.
Provides the Board of Directors and appropriate committees with fiscal information including budgets and monthly financial statements, sets agendas, and provides materials and analysis of information for the Board's Finance Committee.
Directs the development of the Agency's annual budget and other budgets as required for internal and external customers and potential funding sources.
Appraises the Agency's financial position and provides periodic reports on the Agency's financial stability, liquidity and growth.
Performs the Treasury function of maintaining the banking relationships, cash management and custodian of Agency assets.
Participates in Administrative and Leadership Team Meetings. Participates in assigned committees as requested.
Assesses potential business opportunities.
This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support 1) culturally competent, recovery-based practices; 2) person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and 3) a trauma informed culture to aid individuals in their recovery process.
Performs other job-related duties as required for department/program operations.