Director of Finance

Description

Description

SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Chicago's most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long-term and community-wide change.

The Director of Finance is responsible for helping to maintain the financial health of the Agency as directed by the Chief Financial Officer. This includes, but is not limited to, directing and performing professional budgeting, forecasting, analyzing, and reporting activities in accordance with the principles and procedures. This position is also responsible for ensuring Agency fiscal data integrity through accounting operations. The Director of Finance will be expected to account for and report on Federal, State, and City Government grants and contracts, as well as contributions and grants from private donors, personally or through supervision. The duties should be accomplished by having a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and comprehensive working knowledge of related statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting the Agency due to funding. 

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, and accounting operations; ensure internal control, compliance with GAAP, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines.
• Oversee the maintenance of fixed assets, inventory supplies, and property management.
• Supervise the finance and accounting team of direct/indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high accuracy.
• Compiles and analyzes accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program. 
• Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue 
• distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Interprets budget directives, establishes policies for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating budget procedures.
• Manages, coordinates, and participates in the development of the Agency’s annual budget, including prepares revenue projections, develops preliminary and final budget documents.
• Directs and manages budget cost studies and analyses of budget information to respond to internal and external queries and provide critical management information.
• Monitors, analyzes revenues and expenditures during the fiscal year relative to the adopted agency budget; coordinates budget activities during fiscal year-end closing. 
• Develops findings, provides financial analysis of programs and administrative activities to inform policy decisions, and makes recommendations involving complex budget and financial management issues.
• Directs internal, external, and funder-instructed audits involving review of accounting, administrative, and internal controls 
• Leading Agency annual audit by providing required account schedules, accrual-based financial statements, and related footnotes if necessary related policies, procedures, and controls.
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Finance and/or Accounting, and a minimum of seven years of related work experience, with at least three years of supervisory experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred.
• Experience with Human Service organizations, preferable. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and other accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Explorer; inventory software; and project management software is preferred.  

Key Competencies

• Must have strong work ethic, with a professional attitude, well organized, reliable, and a self-starter
• Must pay attention to detail, review material, and ensure accuracy, clarity, and conciseness
• Demonstrates ability to organize work, setting priorities and determining resource requirements
• Demonstrates an understanding of the interrelationships, roles and responsibilities of Agency
• Strong problem-solving skills, solid accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution
• Ability to clearly and effectively convey information verbally and in writing to all levels of managers internally and to external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from sites.    
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work-related travel
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. 

FULL-TIME BENEFITS ELIGIBLE 

BENEFITS 

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays; an Employee Assistance Program; Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours. 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer