Divisional Finance Director
About The Position
The Divisional Finance Director (DFD) serves as the Division’s chief financial steward and primary custodian of all divisional assets. This role oversees financial management, accounting integrity, and regulatory compliance while ensuring adherence to organizational policies and GAAP. The DFD provides strategic financial leadership through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, internal controls, audits, and risk management. Working closely with divisional leadership and program teams, the DFD offers analysis and guidance to support sound decision‑making and long‑term sustainability. Additionally, the DFD leads the finance team, standardizes financial processes across the Division, and ensures timely, accurate, and transparent reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or related (required)
- Current CPA or CMA certification (required)
- Experience in managerial accounting (5 years required)
- Supervisory experience (5 years required)
- Valid CA driver’s license (required)
- Ability to serve effectively as a leadership team member
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB guidelines
- Proficiency in Excel and Word with working experience in Access and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Adherence to all Salvation Army policies and procedures
- Maintain professional, courteous, and respectful interactions with all contacts
- Demonstrate cooperation, initiative, flexibility, and accuracy in completing work
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of security
- Self-discipline to work independently and reliably
Responsibilities
- Advise the Divisional Commander and administration on fiscal policy and financial management
- Oversee management reporting, including financial statements, audits, and budgets
- Ensure accounting procedures comply with GAAP, FASB, and Salvation Army policy
- Oversee divisional accounting systems, fiscal controls, and financial management processes
- Meet monthly with leadership to review financial status, estates and trusts, red loans, thrift stores, and budget updates
- Oversee report development and share financial summaries in clear, accessible language
- Serve as Secretary for CFC and present requisitions, budgets, and audits
- Provide financial data interpretation as a member of CFC
- Recommend fiscal operating changes and ensure account analysis aligns with policy and funding requirements
- Support field units with accounting issues and provide training
- Conduct annual financial reviews of each field unit
- Review and approve unit and DHQ invoices as needed
- Maintain relationships with independent auditors, present audits, authorize fees, and serve on the Audit Committee
- Keep management informed of financial and personnel factors affecting decisions
- Direct preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
- Serve as liaison and secretary for the SF Metro Advisory Board Finance Committee and attend meetings as requested
- Attend Advisory Council or Board meetings as assigned
- Compile mileage for officers for accurate tax reporting
- Manage multiple projects amid interruptions and office noise
- Meet constant deadlines and shifting priorities
- Interact with individuals who may be upset or frustrated
- Organize projects, set priorities, analyze information, and collaborate effectively
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Make independent decisions in complex or unique situations
- Travel overnight occasionally
- Other related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
