Director Of Finance

sermetro • Detroit, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Directs the Finance Department, which incorporates general accounting, audits, tax returns, accounts receivable, budgeting, and grants & contracts accounting. The Finance Department provides information, primarily financial in nature, about the organization’s activities that will assist management, its stakeholders and others in making educated economic decisions about the organization. Will contribute to the business strategy, financing and operations for the organization as a key member of the senior leadership team. Works closely with the Assistant Vice President of Finance, and is responsible for providing leadership and direction in the areas of accounting, corporate reporting, risk, compliance, finance and treasury.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Seven years of hands-on accounting and managerial experience.
• Non-profit experience preferred.
• Computer skills necessary to maintain accounting records and generate accounting reports.
• Analytical ability and mathematical aptitude to perform accounting/bookkeeping functions of moderate difficulty and conduct research necessary to resolve discrepancies.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with staff in the exchange of information.
• Mental ability to handle pressures related to meeting deadlines and completing tasks requiring concentration and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to occasionally sit in one position for extended periods when working on the computer.
• Adherence to the corporate code of conduct and professional etiquette required.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver License and automobile.
• Must be willing to travel and work a flexible schedule.
• Evening and/or weekend work hours may be occasionally required.
• Some out of state, overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the activities of the Finance Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial Information and reporting.
• Responsible for accounting. This includes oversight of the general ledger, transaction fidelity, Monthly/routine reporting. This includes monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations of the general ledger and bank statement.
• Ensures accurate and timely management of all accounts receivables including aging components, billing, cash receipts, and grant funding
• Assures corporate income tax compliance and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns and taking full advantage of favorable tax codes.
• Manages our budgeting. This includes our annual budget process requiring grant allocations. Oversight of requests for grant budget development.
• Manages audits and fiscal monitoring. This includes our financial and single audits. Oversight of our grant fiscal monitoring’s.
• Responsible for corporate risk management, which include assessment and procurement of insurance coverage.
• Responsible for financial record management and retention.
• Ensures routine staff and corporate financial trainings.
• Participates in special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Manages the accounting department.
• Contributes to the team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager