Director of Finance

Summary/Objective:

The role of the Director of Finance is to work in conjunction with organization leadership by improving financial and operational performance while ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards of ethical conduct. The Director of Finance is a strategic leader and trusted partner to the President and CEO, responsible for making financial forecasts, analyses, and projections.

The Director of Finance is responsible to the President and CEO for the efficient administration of, and accounting for, the fiscal resources of the Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC). This includes providing effective methods and systems for carrying out these responsibilities, and for supervision of personnel assigned to the responsibilities in the finance department. The Director of Finance coordinates and oversees the financial operations for CHJC, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Additional, responsibilities include Grant Oversight and Support, Contract Management, and other duties as assigned by the President and CEO aimed to help meet the agency’s mission.

Director of Finance Essential Functions:

• Assists the President and CEO in preparing and managing the agency’s annual budget.
• Present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to Executive Leadership and Board of Directors, within established timeframes.
• Improve processes in aligning performance measures with agency goals and strategies, utilize a systems’ thinking approach in working with Department Heads.
• Inform Program leadership of concerns or trends within their programs and maintain accountability.
• Manage cash flow.
• Track important KPIs and analyze trends.
• Forecast return on investment (ROI) for current and future programs.
• Develop and monitor budgets.
• Inform key stakeholders of financial status and investment plans.
• Ensure all financial operations comply with federal and state laws.
• Coordinate audit activities.
• Represent the company to investors and public officials.
• Supervise the Finance department to ensure smooth day-to-day transactions.
• Oversee and assist in the application, obtaining and managing of any local, state, and federal grants for the agency.
• Maintains knowledge of all funding sources.
• Participates in strategic planning and assists in developing agency short and long-term goals and projections.
• Identifies opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Provide operational oversight of the Information Technology Department.
• In conjunction with other Executives and Directors, ensures compliance with HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs by maintaining security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee, client, and other protected information.
• Represents the agency on local, regional and statewide related committees as needed.
• To ensure efficiency and accuracy of all outlined responsibilities, maintains a well-organized working environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to take charge, take unpopular stands, and face and handle difficult situations.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to ensure up-to-date industry knowledge in those areas of leadership responsibilities.

Other key job functions include:

1. Programmatic administrative oversight of CHJC Programs as designated by the President and CEO.
2. Assists with grant development to promote the objectives of the CHJC mission/strategic plan.
3. Contract management and review, to include OCFS, OMH, DOH, MOU’s, etc.
4. On-Call Rotation participation is based on the needs of the agency.
5. Responsible for other duties as assigned by the President and CEO to meet the needs of the Agency.

Work Environment:

General office environment. Must possess visual and audio skills to complete job duties. Will work in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to noise, blood, and/or bodily fluids.

Physical Demands:

Standing, walking, sitting for prolonged periods of time memory, hearing, carrying, speaking, concentration, writing, bending, pulling, problem solving, lifting, reaching, kneeling, seeing, reading, climbing, pushing, driving.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time, traditional and non-traditional hours required; must be flexible to all duties as assigned outside of normal business duties. Unless unforeseen circumstances prevent it, during the initial 90-day introductory period, all CHJC employees are required to work on-site. Following the introductory period, or during an unforeseen circumstance, with appropriate approvals, aligning with the CHJC Telecommuting Policy and Procedure and agreement, Staff may be eligible for remote work. Telecommuting remains at the sole discretion of the employer and may be revoked at any time, with or without notice.

Travel:

Some local, statewide, and out-of-state travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience:

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required with 5 years Accounting experience and 2 years supervisory experience. Nonprofit experience preferred. Must demonstrate a strong understanding of budgets, providing projections, cash flow management, and funding streams. Excellent knowledge of data analysis, risk management and forecasting methods. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, and Excel. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Possess a high-level attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a team environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, Covid-19 vaccination or exemption, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and your eligibility to work in the United States. Valid NYS driver’s license required with a good driving record.