Finance Director

Salary Classification: Exempt

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Finance Director is responsible for directing the operation and coordination of all financial affairs of the Association and maintaining all budgets, fiscally and programmatically, with thoroughness, accountability, clarity, and business acumen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. Other major and minor duties may be performed that are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Supervise and direct the Bookkeeper and other personnel as designated by the Executive Director;
2. Implement the necessary practices and techniques to fulfill federal, state, and local guidelines and all other legal constraints regarding grants and contracts;
3. Establish and maintain accounting and bookkeeping procedures for all programs;
4. Oversee accounting and computer systems as they relate to financial and budget procedures;
5. Prepare and submit budgets and financial statements to the Executive Director and Board of Directors monthly;
6. Formulate the Association's fiscal policies for approval by the Board of Directors and other governing agencies;
7. Work with the Executive Director on grant proposals and other reporting;
8. Develop and administer policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and non-personnel services;
9. Serve as plan administrator for RSAA’s Simple IRA;
10. Approve and sign the Association's checks;
11. Monitor the use of restricted funds and current balance;
12. Assist the Executive Director in representing the financial interest of the Association in meetings with local, public, and private organizations;
13. Implement and administer adequate internal control policies;
14. Administer agency payroll procedures;
15. Update prepayments and depreciation schedules for journal entries;
16. Place excess funds, when available, in accounts approved by the Board;
17. Reconcile all bank statements monthly;
18. Compile all required information and schedules for the year-end audit;
19. Other such duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of experience and training and minimum of five years experience in non-profit accounting or related field; CPA and supervisory experience desirable;
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting concepts;
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines governing services for aging and transportation;
• Knowledge of budgeting concepts and grant accounting;
• Valid NC Driver’s License, own transportation, and minimum vehicle liability insurance.

Leadership Ability:
• Ability to collaborate and model effective teamwork;
• Ability to take on responsibilities and challenges;
• Ability to be sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and be understanding and helpful on the job;
• Ability to communicate and work with the Board of Directors;
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff effectively.

Language Ability:
• Effective verbal and written communication;
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as applications, policy, grants, and procedure manuals;
• Ability to prepare and submit financial data in an organized and understandable manner;
• Ability to write detailed reports and business correspondence;
• Ability to speak effectively with all;
• Ability to provide constructive feedback.

Math Ability:
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of situations;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form;
• Awareness of standard business practices and proper personnel, property, and internal control procedures.

Attention to Detail:
• High attention to detail for accuracy and thoroughness in completing work.

Computer Skills:
• Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge or other similar accounting software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision;
• Regularly required to sit; use hands and talk or hear;
• Occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally required to climb stairs;
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• Occasional travel and overnight.