Finance Manager

The Finance Manager (FM) is a member of the leadership team. The Finance Manager performs accounts payable, payroll, and budgeting activities for all departments. The FM will follow the financial policies and procedures that are in place. The FM will report to the Executive Director.

Financial Management 

• The FM will be responsible for general ledger functions and preparation of financial statements. 

• The FM will be a part of internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative control. 

• The FM will review financial statements with management personnel. 

• The FM with the direction/input of the Executive Director and the Board will create budgetary plan/statements for the agency and/or departments to provide guidance and assistance to the management team.  

• The FM will assist in financial data gathering for contracts and/or request for proposals.  

• The FM will be a liaison with auditors and will ensure the agency is meeting the expectations of general acceptable accounting principles and/or any financial rules and regulations that pertain to BHS.  

• The FM will be responsible for financial administration functions of the agencies such as payroll, accounts payable, banking functions, and reconciliations, expense designation and appropriation.  

Accounts Payable/Billing

• The FM will process accounts payable checks within a timeframe assigned for vendor and employee reimbursements. 

Payroll

• The FM will be responsible for payroll, preparation, calculations and audits.  

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• The FM will assist in the evaluation and provide suggestion of each departmental functions/processes and recommend additional planning/services by possibly providing a SWOT analysis and/or other evaluation tools to be incorporated in the strategic plan while meeting the long-term profitability goals and objectives of the agency.  

• The FM will participate in strategic meetings to determine agencies' goals/objectives, human capital, benefits planning, software assessment/analysis assists in providing a talent gap analysis of the employees. 

• The FM will develop relationships with external and internal customers of the agency and to assist in the marketing of BHS to those customers.  This includes working with DBH, payer sources, stakeholders, and regional leaders.  

• The FM will provide a positive culture within the department and throughout the agency by being an effective member of the management team.   This includes positive participation in management meetings and provide feedback and/or solutions for the department/agency and be proactive in your communication style while maintaining respect and trust amongst the management team and other employees at BHS.  

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business related field with a minimum of two years related experience in financial management.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Must be a Nebraska licensed driver with an insurable driving/safety record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Competencies) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Competencies) requirements are listed below:

• The FM must have knowledge of GAAP and adhere to the principles.  Proficient knowledge of financial accounting.

• The FM must be proficient in all Microsoft products, especially Excel and Financial software.  

• The FM must have strong oral communication skills with the ability to influence others through developing relationships, providing facts/logic, and understand situational awareness to provide a win-win scenario during the communication and conflict process.   The FM must create, develop, and foster sound relationships within the agency and with outside business partners.   

• The FM must understand and have knowledge in strategic leadership and human capital development including the ability to influence others by having difficult conversations with positivity and instill a positive culture within the department and agency.    

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age. 

• Successful completion of background checks/references including a valid driver's license. The driving record must be in accordance with the agency's guidelines. 

• If in lived substance abuse recovery, two years of continuous sobriety/ "clean time" is required and maintained throughout employment. 

• Willing to obtain a flu shot annually (except for those allergic to the vaccine or who have a religious exception) or must wear a mask when agency deems appropriate due to times of high illness.

• Must comply with agency policies and procedures, including those regarding conduct, confidentiality, and record keeping.