Finance Director

Finance Director sought by a uniquely important non-profit agency in Canton, Ohio, a stand-alone agency that is one of a national network of agencies that supports the needs of the disadvantaged in a county-wide service area. Opportunity for the right person to manage this key accounting role for the agency. This agency has developed a reputation for responsible administrative leadership, and has built a reputation for competence at the state and federal level as well. Seeking someone experienced in overseeing and leading the financial obligations of a non-profit agency, and familiarity with the governmental accounting systems. If you like working as part of a well-run and competent leadership team, you will like the work environment within this agency. Having an interest in supporting the needs of families hampered by the challenges of poverty, adequate housing, and adequate early childhood education will make this role quite rewarding.

Significant advantages for Finance Director:

• Stable organization, well-run, with good benefits.
• Participating in a credible, functional non-profit with far-reaching influence in its community.
• Making a leadership difference by impacting financial professionals with knowledge and collaborative leadership.
• Being a part of an organization with opportunity for flexibility.
• Pay range $95,500 to $110,000 (Based on experience.)

The Role of the Finance Director:

• Report directly to CEO with regular Board and Finance Committee interface.
• Direct and manage the daily operation of the Finance Department, including payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable supervision, training and evaluating of staff.
• Ensure organizational financial effectiveness through strategic planning, risk management, self-assessment and systems integration.
• Oversee and assure established fiscal controls adhered to by staff, including responsibility for financial records, documents and records safety and integrity.
• Functional knowledge of Grantor rules, regulations and fiscal requirements to assure organizational compliance.
• Develop and manage agency budget along with Chief Executive Officer, and program budgets in concert with Program Directors.
• Liaison to the Governing Board Finance Committee, including maintenance of agendas and minutes.
• Ensure financial requirements met for all grants; maintain the agency's grant files.
• Liaison to IT contractor.
• Analyze organizational insurance requirements and needs for cost effectiveness and assurance of coverage.
• Manage the annual audit processes with external auditors.

Background Profile of Finance Director:

• 7-10 years of experience (or more) in accounting, strongly prefer knowledge of non-profit, public or governmental accounting functions
• Managerial experience with collaborative leading, utilizing staff knowledge of the agency's financial norms to improve organizational financial effectiveness
• Multi-funded grant operations expertise
• Accounting software knowledge
• Analytical skill including effective use of Excel
• Knowledge of Federal and state regulations
• Communication ability, both verbal and written
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Management minimum, CPA preferred

If you would like to discuss, send resume and/or cover note to dan@dantoussant.com.