Finance Director Wanted - Helena, United States - Montana Society of CPAs

Description

Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc., (Rocky) has an opening for a Finance Director. The salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.

At Rocky, the wage is just part of your total compensation. Rocky's generous benefit package includes: health, dental, vision and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Plan, 13-14 paid holidays per year, sick and vacation leave equaling 5+ weeks in the first year Retirement contributions begin after one year of employment; a 401-k option is available upon hire, based on age eligibility.

The Finance Director oversees and ensures the accomplishment of all financial aspects of Rocky. This position works closely with the Executive Director, participating in decisions related to financial matters. The Finance Director is responsible for maintaining accounting, budgetary, internal control, and accounting policies and procedures that ensure the safeguarding of assets and the integrity of financial transactions and reporting data. The position analyzes and implements the accounting structure necessary for new programs and revisions to the accounting structure necessary for changes to existing programs.

The Finance Director oversees the financial aspects of twelve affordable housing properties, which are consolidated in Rocky's annual financial report. This position coordinates Rocky's annual financial statement audit, including Single Audit compliance, and oversees the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The Finance Director shall serve as Acting Executive Director in the absence of the Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and Uniform Guidance (including fund accounting).
• Thorough knowledge of federal/state financial assistance laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of budgetary processes.
• Knowledge of indirect cost allocation principles and procedures.
• Working knowledge of tax laws and regulations applicable to non-profit organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of business management principles.
• Strong working knowledge of financial related computer software.
• Decision making skills.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgets and other financial data.
• Ability to develop and implement internal control systems that ensure integrity.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports, including consolidated financial statements.
• Ability to prepare and negotiate an indirect cost plan.
• Ability to coordinate and organize complex projects and systems from the development state through implementation.
• Supervisory and management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform research and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.

Education and Experience:
• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Must be currently licensed as a CPA in Montana or have the ability to attain licensure within one year of hire.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience serving in a position managing fiscal services for a multi-program agency. This experience must include responsibility for managing the following areas: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, general ledger, fiscal budgeting, grant reporting, financial statement preparation, maintenance of the chart of accounts, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Requires experience with automated accounting and payroll information processing systems, and interpretation of laws and regulations governing retirement and other benefit plans.
• Prefer a minimum of one year of experience specific to non-profit accounting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
• Three years supervisory experience preferred.

OrganizationRocky Mountain Development Council, Inc.