Budget & Finance Manager

Summit County Land Bank - Akron, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Akron, OH

About the position

Under the direction of the Director of Budget & Finance, the Budget & Finance Manager is responsible for providing direct support to the Director in overseeing the annual budget, finance, and accounting operations of the Summit County Land Bank (SCLB). This role involves supervising assigned SCLB programs, projects, and staff related to the SCLB's mission and role in the community. The Budget & Finance Manager will assist in the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of the annual budget, finance, and accounting policies and operations of the organization. Typical areas of responsibility for this position may include, but are not limited to: preparation of annual budgets, financial statements, and finance reports; banking and deposits; accounts payable and receivable; accounting and bookkeeping; revenue and expense projection and forecasting; financial reporting and audit compliance and management; payroll and benefits management; asset management and tracking; vendor and customer management and compliance; insurance and risk management; purchasing; and development of policies and procedures. The Budget & Finance Manager will conduct budget reviews as necessary, analyzing trends and making recommendations. Additionally, this position may require representing the SCLB in the community and regularly interacting with local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private stakeholders, as well as the public. The Budget & Finance Manager will be required to perform any and all other duties or functions that may be necessary and in the best interests of the efficient operations of the SCLB.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of the annual budget, finance, and accounting policies and operations.
• Prepare annual budgets, financial statements, and finance reports.
• Manage banking and deposits, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Oversee accounting and bookkeeping functions.
• Conduct revenue and expense projection and forecasting.
• Ensure financial reporting and audit compliance and management.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration.
• Track and manage assets effectively.
• Oversee vendor and customer management and compliance.
• Handle insurance and risk management tasks.
• Manage purchasing processes and develop policies and procedures.
• Conduct budget reviews, analyze trends, and make recommendations.
• Represent the SCLB in the community and interact with various stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in budget and finance management.
• Strong grasp of budget, finance, and accounting concepts and principles.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong management and relationship skills to lead and direct staff, programs, and projects.
• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Good judgment and strong decision-making skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree and/or CPA preferred.
• Professional and/or technical certifications, candidates for the CPA exam, and/or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and experience may be considered.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching