JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Finance is responsible for protecting agency assets for all financial matters, reporting directly to the Executive Director on all strategic matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding/financing.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises the Office Manager and directs the finance related priorities of Business Services.
Routinely interacts with Director of Human Resources in matters relating to the operational activities of Business Services, worker’s compensation, unemployment and benefit cost analysis.
Risk Management – Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the agency; review risk areas and make recommendations
Works with third part organization(s) in preparation of Agency Annual Audit
Fiscal reporting activities including preparation of financial statements in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ; provide reports to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, funding agencies and financial institutions
Provide the Executive Director strategic analysis and financial forecasting for the budget-setting process
As requested/directed, provide Department Directors with operating budgets and updated financial statements
Oversee all fiscal activities including General Ledger, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll activity for staff and consumers and general tax filings
Ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function
Ensure substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all receipts and purchases may pass independent and governmental audits
Coordinates audits and ensures the proper filing of tax returns
Conduct banking and investment activities of the agency; ensure adequate cash flow to meet the agency’s needs; maintain banking relationships
Plan Administrator of the agency’s 403(b) Retirement Plan
Monitor business insurance and health care coverage options for fiscal compliance
Ensure agency’s status as an:
IRS 501(1)(c)(3) Tax Exempt Organization;
Arizona Department of Revenue Qualifying Healthcare Organization for tax exemption;
Arizona Department of Revenue Qualifying Charitable Organization;
Arizona Corporation Commission Corporation in Good Standing
Participate in development, implementation and maintenance of finance policies, objectives, short and long range planning
Participates as member of Executive Management Team in all aspects of strategic development
Maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including
Banks
Payroll processing organizations
DES/DDD and other bill-for-service organizations
Donors
Leads AZ Charitable Tax Credit annual fundraising campaign
Attends Board of Directors meetings providing Finance Reports

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of Not-for-Profit accounting in accordance with S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; knowledge of accounting laws, practices and procedures
Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access,
Specialized accounting software and report writers ; proprietary software and report writers [DDDEZ
Ability to effectively interface with strategic agency partners.
Ability to foster business opportunities, donors and partnerships
Create and assess financial statements and budget documents

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
Five to seven years of experience in accounting and finance with progressively higher levels of managerial responsibility performing and supervising financial operations of an organization
An equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable
Continuing Professional Education Credits are required to keep up to date on current trends and developments in the not for profit accounting industry
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and criminal background check.
Summary
Chandler Gilbert Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer