Finance Director

Would you be energized to work for an organization that changes the lives of individuals and families throughout Washtenaw County? Please read on!

About Us

SOS Community Services is a community-based nonprofit. We are dedicated to preventing and ending family homelessness in Washtenaw County through partnerships with caring individuals, local businesses and organizations, social service agencies and professionals. We provide integrated services to homeless families, children and youth. And we directly serve over 7,000 people annually, including families, individuals, and children, with comprehensive services that move them from homelessness to self-sufficiency and permanent, stable housing.

About the Job

The Finance Director is responsible for overall development and management of agency budget. Oversees fiscal operations, analysis and reporting, including accounting and contract management. Establishes financial and accounting systems and procedures. Provides management team with information relative to financial plans, budgets, transactions, inventories, tax status, and related regulations. Ensures timely tax/government reports. Responsible for the oversight of the financials and for ensuring they are within guidelines of funding agencies. Member of Management Team: Participate in the development of the agency's plans and programs as a strategic partner.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee and supervise day-to-day activities of the agency's Accounting staff and operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, human resources functions, and other associated operations to ensure a complete and current accounting of all agency financial operations and transactions
• Develop and recommend policies, procedures, plans and objectives for Accounting, Budgets and Fiscal Planning and Management
• Assist Executive Director in preparation/modification of annual budget. Update chart of accounts as needed to ensure conformance to changes in sources of revenue and/or expense categories. Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department heads on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position. Follow the agency’s Investment Policy established by the Board of Directors.
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism which includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs. Develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures to ensure that cash flow and liquidity requirements of the agency are met.
• Assure appropriate start‑up and integration of all new grants & funding sources. Assure regular, timely, and accurate grants billings. Allocate expenses to grants and document match requirements.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and monthly Board of Directors reports, and prepare monthly budget vs. actual expense management reports
• Coordinate annual audit and any examinations performed by the independent accounting firm. Coordinate funder (HUD, SALV. ARMY, A2, WASHTENAW, ETC.) audits, examinations or other reviews of regulatory examiners or representatives of other funding sources.

About You

• MA Accounting or related preferred.
• Experience with non-profit and fund-based accounting highly preferred
• High level of familiarity of local, state, and federal wage and hour laws, GAAP, FASB, federal auditing, and single audit act requirements
• Strong customer orientation
• Working knowledge of web-based payroll system (e.g., ADP)
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining computerized accounting systems (MIP) and complex spreadsheets
• Working knowledge of accounting system (e.g., Solomon)
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Accounting
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, is required
• Familiarity with institutional maintenance procedures and safety codes preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (choice of 2 plans); agency contributes 80% of premium
• Vision Insurance plan; paid 100% by agency
• Dental Insurance plan; paid 50% by agency; 50% by employee
• Short Term Disability plan/ Long term Disability; paid 100% by agency
• Basic Life Insurance; $50,000; paid 100% by agency
• Flexible Spending Account/Supplemental Insurance; paid 100% by employee
• Combined Time Off (CTO); accrued at 8 hours per pay period (26 pays/year)
• Paid Holidays; 12 paid
• Floating Holidays; 2 paid per year
• 403b Tax Deferred Retirement Plan; 2% auto enrollment for new hires; after 1 year of continuous employment, the agency matches 2% of annual salary; after 2 years of continuous employment, the agency contributes 6% of annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program; paid by agency
• Pre-Paid Legal/Identity Theft Shield plans; paid 100% by employee
• Direct deposit; Paid Jury Duty; and Paid Bereavement Leave