Finance Manager

EDEN Inc•Cleveland, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager assists the Associate Director of Finance with managing the financial requirements of the organization including preparation of financial analyses of operations and grants, including interim and year-end financial statements with supporting schedules. Also conducts financial analyses for the guidance of management, preparation of audit work papers, external reporting, and maintenance of computer files that support the financial management of the organization.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
Five years of supervisory experience related to financial management.
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Experience in Property Management Accounting.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
Ability to determine how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Ability to monitor/assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Speaking and writing skills to convey information effectively and understand written work-related documents.
Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making.
Ability to obtain and see to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Ability to encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Ability to manage conflict effectively.
Ability to clearly express and comprehend information and ideas both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish short-term objectives and strategies to achieve them.
Ability to work well with diverse personalities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with YARDI software

Responsibilities

Oversee timely and accurate general ledger accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and EDEN's policies, including a thorough understanding of GAAP for not-for-profit organizations and OMB Single Audit requirements and other applicable Circulars. Establish and monitor the effectiveness of the internal control environment, including segregation of duties, review and approval protocols, and documentation requirements.
Supervise administration and reporting of the organization's grant with the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County.
Supervise finance staff responsible for preparation of financial statements and reporting for EDEN's real estate portfolio, including Permanent Supportive Housing and EDEN's scattered sites portfolios.
Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, and budgeting duties.
Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, and procurement activities of specified areas of the organization.
Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies.
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed. Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all internal and external requirements are met.
Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and make appropriate recommendations.
Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash management, and accounting.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Contribute to team efforts by assisting in other duties, as assigned.
Adhere to EDEN Inc.'s core values of communication, teamwork, respect, empowerment, humor, skill development, and trust during all activities and presentations to meet agency, department, and individual goals.
Adhere to EDEN Inc.'s policies and procedures.
Strive to improve work processes within and across agency departments.
Meet or exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
Be accountable for the results of work conducted on individual and collaborative levels.
Adhere to ethical, confidential and professional standards and requirements of federal and state laws, as well as the policies of licensing and credentialing boards and funders.
Develop employees by providing regular feedback and performance reviews.
Create an environment of teamwork within and across agency departments and partners.
Identify clear goals and monitor progress towards achieving them, in the best interest of the agency.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of personnel policies; be responsible for the consistent application of the policies.
Provide day-to-day direction and feedback on tasks assigned to staff.
Take part in the interviewing of job candidates and provide input during the hiring process.
Work collaboratively as part of the EDEN leadership team to refine and implement the agency's strategy.
Review and approve biweekly timesheets of staff supervised by this position.
Review and approve time off requests of staff supervised by this position.