Director of Finance

Mental Health Association in Orange County, NY•City of Middletown, NY

About The Position

The Director of Finance operates an efficient, accurate, and thorough Finance/Accounting Department and oversees MHA’s financial strategy, reporting, and operations. The role supports the organization’s short- and long-term fiscal health, regulatory compliance, and strategic vision. The Director leads agency-wide and program budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, accounting systems, internal controls, cash-flow management, and compliance activities. The position supervises the Assistant Controller and Revenue Cycle Manager, leads finance staff, and works with auditors, banks, external advisors, board committees, and other organizational leaders. The role also oversees a range of funding-specific reporting, grant budgets, payroll controls, and year-end audit activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s-level accounting degree or equivalent.
At least five years of accounting experience.
Effective communication, management, and analytical skills.
Strong leadership skills and ability to work with a team to develop independence and department success.
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

Prior not-for-profit accounting experience.
Direct experience with Fund EZ.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term financial plans aligned with organizational goals.
Lead annual agency and program budgeting and provide short- and long-term forecasts.
Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for programs and the board of directors.
Maintain the agency’s accounting principles and systems, including oversight of the electronic general ledger.
Maintain a chart of multiple accounts for program cost centers so expenses are appropriately tracked across funding types.
Establish and maintain internal controls and risk management, and ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax filings, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee agency liquidity, working capital, and investments; monitor cash flow and prepare related reports.
Interview, hire, train, supervise, direct, mentor, and develop finance staff; foster a high-performance, independent team and troubleshoot day-to-day team issues.
Directly supervise the Assistant Controller and Revenue Cycle Manager.
Work with the Director of Compliance to ensure Medicaid compliance and establish controls to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
Manage relationships with auditors, banks, external advisors, the Finance Committee, the Investment Committee, and the Board of Directors.
Prepare the annual Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR).
Review and approve Consolidated Quarterly Reports (CQR) as necessary.
Prepare Consolidated Budget Reports (CBR) for OMH funding letters, budgets, and changes.
Review and approve HUD vouchers and use the online system to draw down funds accurately and on time.
Troubleshoot software as necessary.
Prepare, review, and approve expenditure reports for funding sources as necessary.
Prepare, review, and approve budget amendments when necessary.
Review and ensure timely and accurate preparation of the Schedule of Federal Awards and Federal Trial Balance for year-end close and single-audit work.
Perform accounting control and reporting functions for specific areas within individual programs.
Provide fiscal oversight and prepare and monitor agency-wide and program budgets; alert the Associate Executive Director and Executive Director to problem areas.
Monitor actual expenditures against budgets, review financial reports, identify potential cost reductions, and prepare agency or program budget modifications as necessary.
Prepare and send bi-monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors.
Serve on Finance and Strategic Planning Board Committees as requested by the Executive Director.
Prepare grant applications and grant budgets for new and renewed programs.
Oversee biweekly agency payroll for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls, and serve as a reviewer when necessary.
Maintain the integrity of personnel, fiscal, and legal records for the required seven years.
Work with independent audit firms to ensure timely annual audit completion, financial compliance, and current and adequate protections.
Maintain the system of salary parity.
Research new initiatives upon request.
Perform other duties as required by management.