Director of Finance
Director of Finance
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Job Description
Mission: The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our communitythrough selfless service under the sign of love.
Summary:
The Director of Finance oversees all financial operations and programmatic financial matters for the assigned agency or agencies. This role is responsible for the recruitment hiring and training of finance staff under their supervision. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or designee the Director of Finance works closely with program leadership to develop and implement strategies that ensure longterm financial sustainability.
Key responsibilities include managing the daytoday administrative functions of the finance department ensuring effective stewardship of agency resources and overseeing contracts in a fiscally responsible manner. The Director ensures full compliance with all government (federal and state) regulations and requirements as well as with private grant and donation agreements.
This position includes direct supervision of the finance team at their assigned location. When necessary the Director may step in to perform the duties of any supervised role to meet workload demands.
Position Responsibilities:
Leadership and Staff Oversight
- *Manage all administrative functions related to direct reports ensuring operational efficiency and accountability.
- *Lead the recruitment hiring onboarding and training of finance staff; provide ongoing performance management and make informed recommendations regarding employee disciplinary actions or terminations as necessary.
- Promote professional development and ensure staff adhere to agency policies financial protocols and compliance standards.
- Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
- *Maintain uptodate knowledge of and ensure adherence to federal state and local financial compliance guidelines including grant and contract requirements.
- *Oversee internal controls and ensure segregation of duties to support audit readiness and reduce risk of error or fraud.
- *Ensure accurate and timely record retention practices in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Financial Management Reporting and Audit
- *Supervise the accurate and timely preparation review and submission of invoices related to government contracts and grant drawdowns assigned to accountants.
- *Direct the preparation and coordination of financial reports for funders program monitors and external auditors.
- *Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting as well as ad hoc analyses as requested by leadership or external stakeholders.
- *Oversee journal entry processing including review approval and occasional preparation ensuring alignment with GAAP and internal policies.
- *Manage reconciliation and oversight of balance sheet accounts general ledger (GL) subledgers and aged receivables.
- *Lead and coordinate all aspects of the agencys annual audit including preparation of required documentation liaison with external auditors and timely resolution of audit findings to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
Budgeting and Strategic Planning
- *Serve as the primary contact for coordinating and compiling the agencywide budget under the guidance of the CFO and organizational leadership.
- *Facilitate monthly financial meetings with Program Directors to promote understanding of program financial health and sustainability.
- Maintain a comprehensive calendar of financial reporting deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
Procurement and Transaction Oversight
- *Act as the point of contact for procurement processes ensuring adherence to internal controls and procurement policies.
- *Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of credit card transactions including entry reviews and approvals.
- Supervise bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
- Approve all grant and fundrelated invoicing and billing ensuring proper documentation and alignment with funding guidelines.
Governance and Committee Engagement
- *Coordinate and lead Finance Subcommittee meetings including the preparation and presentation of financial reports trend analyses and key metrics.
- *Provide detailed financial insights and strategic recommendations to support executive and boardlevel decisionmaking.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Serve as the primary liaison between the finance department and program teams fostering collaboration and communication to align financial and programmatic goals.
Ethics Safety and Confidentiality
- Adhere to all organizational safety protocols and promote a safe working environment for self and others.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial client donor and operational information in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws.
- Uphold and model the organizations Code of Conduct and Faith and Morals principles in all professional activities.
Organizational Engagement
- Contribute to a solutionfocused teamoriented work culture that advances the mission and vision of the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO or senior leadership demonstrating flexibility and commitment to organizational priorities.
Competency
Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Communication
Integrity/Honesty
Results Oriented
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education
- Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting or businessrelated field.
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Accounting/Finance with at least 2 years of experience in supervisory role. CPA would be beneficial.
- License and Credentials
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver license with clean driving record
- Valid vehicle insurance
Minimum Knowledge and Skills:
- Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office products;
- A solid grasp of General Accepted Accounting Principles and NonProfit Accounting;
- Must be detail oriented organized selfmotivated work well independently and on a team;
- Must have good written and verbal skills;
- Must have good critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Disclaimer:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies changes in personnel workload etc.) ** This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.**
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at . You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview you will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
