Director of Finance

AMERICAN GI FORUM NATIONA•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Director of Finance is a professional position expected to perform as the frontline manager of the accounting department. It is a working position requiring performance of assigned duties, and will also be responsible for supervision of 4-6 subordinates. The Director of Finance will report directly to the Comptroller and will follow all directives emanating from the Comptroller, and be responsible for enforcing all procedures and safeguards established by the organization. The Director of Finance requires “hand-on” performance of duties that include monitor and maintain multiple budgets and income streams i.e., donations and rents, review and approve allocation of expenses in accordance with the approved cost allocation plan, complete and/or update monthly financial reports, worksheets, and rent rolls as assigned. Other duties that assigned may include but not limited to the following: review rent roll reports for accuracy, and review schedules of checks distributed, deposits, budget analysis, and journal entries. This position will act as the “right-hand person” of the Senior Vice President, and must conduct their work in professional and unbiased manner at all times, and requires dedication to the financial safeguards of the organization, a multi-task ability for a fast moving operation, and commitment to accountability, accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

Typing
10-key calculator by touch
Working knowledge of computers and various programs and software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Fund-ware
Ability to work independently
Ability to exercise initiative
Professional skill and judgment in handling sensitive and/or challenging matters
Ability to successfully meet multiple deadlines
Requires a bachelor degree in Accounting or related field, with a minimum of five years of experience in a responsible position using computerized accounting system software.
Must have access to reliable transportation
Must have a current Texas driver’s license at all times
Must have applicable automobile liability insurance at all times
Must pass drug testing and background check

Nice To Haves

Experience in Fund Accounting with a non-profit organization is preferred but not required.
Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Comptroller in preparing cost projections, budgets, and financial reports as required; preparing schedules for single audit.
Responsible for validity and timeliness of monthly bank statements reconciliations, ledgers closeouts, and check registers.
Participates as a member of the executive management team.
Supervises accounting personnel in accordance with established personnel policies.
Responsible for assuring completion of schedules required for annual independent audits.
Must be computer literate and willing and able to learn company specific software products.
Gathers data and prepares federal, state, local reports including Form 990 Tax Returns.
Supervise application of approved cost allocation plan on all disbursements
Supervise timely preparation of invoices to draw funds to assure cash flow needs.
Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation.
Reports all monthly objectives on budgets, financial reports, cash flow, and pertinent operational problems. To the Comptroller for coordination and direction.
Engage in solution-oriented approaches, and interact with other team members, clients, and community representatives in a respectful manner, which includes communicating in a professional and productive demeanor, as well as ensuring that actions are supportive of others.
Responsible for treating as confidential all information about clients, donors, team members and the AGIF-NVOP. Such information is to be disclosed on a need to know basis only.
Responsible for being sensitive to the needs of program participants, and must at all times treat clients with respect and professional care.