Finance Manager
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Job Type Full-timeDescriptionGarden of Prayer Youth Center, INC. Position DescriptionPosition Title: Finance ManagerImmediate Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer/Chief Executive OfficerPosition Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant fields, with having completed some related graduate studies, Master's degree preferred
• 3 years of financial/accounting or auditing experience, including 2 years of experience as a fiscal manager over budgets greater than one million dollars
• Knowledge of computer based accounting programs/software and applications
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, strong management and supervisory skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Planning

Assist the CFO and CEO in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives

Monitor the implementation of strategic business plans

Assist with the development of financial strategies

Assist with the budgeting processes

Assist with the development of performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company's strategic direction

Provides financial consultation and guidance to the CEO, the Program Directors and Board of Directors in areas related to strategic planning, budgeting, financial statement preparation, account analysis and other financial matters

Operations

Assist with managing the accounting, legal, tax, and treasury departments

Assist with supervising and training accounting and finance staff

Manage any third parties to which accounting or finance functions have been outsourced

Assist with managing the company's transaction processing systems

Implement operational best practices

Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions as needed

Engage with financial consultants and auditors as needed

Assist with the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of accounting and payroll staff as required.

Serve as a key member of executive leadership team and round table discussion panel.

Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, GAAP compliance and financial procedures.

Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for federal funders, foundations, investors and company's board of directors.

Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.

Participate in the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.

Ensure GAAP compliance regarding all financial functions.

Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance

Financial Information

Oversee the issuance of financial information

Personally review and approve all filings with IRS and State Attorney's Office

Report financial results to the b oard of directors as needed

Risk Management

Develops and updates financial policies and procedures

Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile

Monitor (all open) legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the child welfare agencies

Assess internal controls procedures of the agency to ensure assets are safeguarded

Construct and monitor reliable control systems

Maintain appropriate insurance coverage

Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies

Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors

Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations

Funding

Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts

Arrange for debt financing and equity financing

Develop and engage with donors

Invest funds as needed

Third Parties

Participate in conference calls with the donors

Maintain banking relationships

Interact with DCFS appointed representatives and monitors assigned to review or monitor DCFS funded contracts

Cash Management

Assist with overseeing monthly cash management and AP Department, approve large payables, sign checks upon CFO approval, authorize large wires and ACHs upon CFO approval

Review, improve, and implement Accounts Receivable processes and provide guidance relating to the collection process

QUALIFICATIONS :Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant fields, Master's Degree Preferred Experience: A minimum of 3 years accounting/financial management experience 2 years or more supervisory experience, preferably in a nonprofit corporationCredential: N/ARequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Accounting knowledge and aptitude2. Mathematics and language arts proficiency3. Must possess proficiency and skill with utilizing electronic data management and accounting systems4. Must possess the ability to utilize Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Facetime as virtual meeting mediums5. Must adhere to all CARF, DCFS, Federal IRS and State Department of Revenue guidelines and policies6. Passion to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in the community 7. Ability to provide leadership to achieve finance department goals and objectives.8. Excellent communication and organizational skills9. Able to work collaboratively with teams10. Demonstrated reliability regarding attendance and work performance11. Ability to be creative, flexible and adaptive in all activities and responsibilities 12. Must want to help address the needs of the communityWORKING CONDITIONS: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of working being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as a exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.RequirementsBenefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off