Finance Director

Finance Director

Salary Note : Commensurate with experience. Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential.

Position Summary : The Finance Director provides vision, support, and leadership on matters related to finance, budget, and accounting at HIVA. This position is responsible for oversight of all financial functions and plans. The Director oversees the annual budget of 15 million dollars and works across a sophisticated accounting structure with multiple fund types. The Director communicates financial data to multiple stakeholders and partners, internal and external. The Director leads the finance team which includes the Staff Accountant and multiple payroll, inventory and finance specialists.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Oversee all aspects of financial management and administration of the accounting function including; visioning, planning and evaluation; problem / issue identification, analysis, research and resolution; accounts reconciliation budget development and monitoring; creating and monitoring monthly financial statements. policy development and revision; training and supervision of employees and volunteers; contract / grant negotiations and relationships related to accounting for and reporting to funders; maintaining and nurturing of relationships with auditors and Board; keeping records organized and self-explanatory for programs. leading annual agency and program specific financial audits
• Provide supervision, training and support for finance staff
• Develop an annual plan in conjunction with Executive Director
• Prepare timely reports for the ED, Management Team, Board of Directors and help with budget aspects of progress / final reports for program contracts / grants
• Develop benchmarks and meaningful reports for the leadership, board and community
• Participate in team management of agency and development of long-term planning goals and objectives

Required Qualifications :