Fiscal Services Director

E CENTER•Yuba City, CA

1d•$110,000 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiscal Services Director directs the organization's financial planning, accounting policies and procedures, fiscal operations, and relationships with funding sources and banking institutions. The role interprets and communicates Agency fiscal operations to guide the Chief Executive Officer, governing board, and managers, and is responsible for the Agency's overall fiscal health and custody of its funds, securities, and assets. The position leads financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, accounting recordkeeping, cash-flow monitoring, payroll oversight, staff supervision, audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. It also supports Agency programs and departments with financial analysis and technical guidance and may present information to the Board of Directors, Policy Council, and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Six years of senior-level, hands-on accounting or financial management experience.
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Ability to sustain concentration and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong organization and time-management skills, including the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to handle highly stressful and sensitive situations professionally.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations, reports, and spreadsheets.
Ability to apply basic algebra and present mathematical information in graph format.
Ability to use computer applications and software, including spreadsheets and word processing, and workplace technology such as Internet access, networking, and email.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in written, mathematical, or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Completion of a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work, as required by state regulations.
Valid driver's license and current personal vehicle insurance, or a safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability under Agency policy.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Bilingual and biliterate ability in English and Spanish, English and Punjabi, English and Hmong, and/or another language based on program needs.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, develop, and recommend fiscal policies, processes, and procedures that promote sound fiscal management.
Analyze and communicate operational issues and their financial impact, providing guidance and technical support to Agency managers, programs, and departments.
Assess the Agency's financial position and lead fiscal management to support efficient use of funds and compliance with grant and licensing requirements.
Oversee the Finance Department's computerized fiscal management system, accounting records, controls, and consideration of data-processing alternatives.
Oversee Agency budgets and funding proposals, monitor program accounts, and manage allocation of administrative costs and indirect revenues.
Direct budget processes, analyses, year-end projections, and preparation of required financial statements and reports.
Enforce the Agency Safety program.
Maintain official accounting records in accordance with generally accepted government accounting principles.
Prepare monthly budget reports for the CEO, management staff, Board, and Policy Council.
Monitor, track, and reconcile cash flow for bank and grant funds; prepare and enter adjusting journal entries as needed.
Oversee Fiscal Department personnel, review work for accuracy and compliance, provide guidance, and evaluate performance.
Oversee payroll operations, taxes, and tax reporting for accuracy and timeliness; provide backup for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable as needed.
Develop and oversee the annual audit process and internal control procedures, ensuring timely completion.
Monitor fiscal and payroll functions for compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and local, state, and federal regulations.
Research, interpret, revise, and create financial policies.
Monitor compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements.
Work effectively as a team member and give and receive information positively.
Give formal presentations to the Board of Directors, Policy Council, and staff as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position classification.