Senior Finance Director

Title: Senior Director of Finance

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer

Supervises: Accounting Department.
Direct Report: Controller
Team Members: Payroll Manager, Payroll Specialist, Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Specialists

Status: Full-time, Exempt (Salary), Management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversees all aspects of the general ledger accounting

2. Supervises the accounting department, works with each team member to develop goals, conducts regular check-in meetings, and provides regular feedback and support

3. Manages cash balances, investments, and banking relationships

4. Oversees the annual audit and tax return preparation

5. Manages the month-end close-out process

6. Prepares the monthly DMH revenue analysis and enters the monthly journal entry

7. Works with Controller to produce cash flow analyses and forecasts

8. With the payroll team, responsible for the bi-weekly disbursement of payroll including garnishments, benefits, and taxes consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws

9. Assists with the creation and implementation of the annual budget

10. Performs regular projections and assists with budget modifications as needed

11. Participates in regular meetings with program leadership, provides financial reports, and serves as liaison between programs and finance

12. Analyzes key vendor relationships to ensure maximum cost savings

13. Works in conjunction with the Pery Consulting Group (PCG) Director of Fiscal Grant Management and PCG Consulting CFO to ensure that grants are maximized and program staff are kept apprised of grant performance

14. Participates in Board, Finance Committee and Audit Committee meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred 

2. 10 or more years’ progressive experience in finance required. Non-profit finance experience preferred

3. Extensive knowledge of cost center accounting is a must. Government grant experience is preferred

4. 5 years or more experience managing staff and ability and commitment to coach, nurture and develop staff

5. Detail oriented with excellent leadership, time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal and computer skills

6. Able to work in high-pressure situations and meet deadlines

7. Valid CA Driver’s license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Field ( may need to travel) and indoor office environment
2. On occasion drive to different local sites
3. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds
4. Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments
5. Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
6. May need to bend, stoop, twist , and sit throughout the day