Director of Finance - 3+ Years Experience
Unclassified - Tallahassee, FL
posted 4 months ago
About the position
We are seeking a skilled Director of Finance to join our team. The Director of Finance is responsible for the comprehensive management of financial activities for a small, non-profit organization with accounting work for 8-10 additional affiliated entities (non-profit, for-profit, and political committees). This role ensures that the financial operations support the organization's goals, standards, and mission. The Director reports to and works directly with the COO and collaborates with senior staff and management team to align financial and operational objectives. The essential role for this controller position involves managing general ledger accounts and corporate financial transactions for several affiliated entities with common ownership. Monthly P&L responsibilities for several entities; Prepare and present financial reports to senior management. Execute detailed account reviews, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet items; Cash accounts, AR and AP sub-ledgers are reviewed and tied out monthly. Review accounts receivable monthly; Manage billing file coordination between entities for financial consistency; oversee cash flow monitoring and revenue recording. Review accounts payable weekly; Ensure transactions are classified correctly. Conduct monthly allocations such as accruals, prepaid expenses, adjustments, and distributions; Review necessary journal entries. Process bimonthly payroll. Compile various quarter-end and year-end statements, tax summaries, and audit materials. Responsible for quarterly and annual reporting, maintain fixed asset inventory and depreciation schedules, property tax return preparation, and other regulatory reporting/compliance services as necessary or required. Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Coordinate various planning cycles and strategies, including annual planning and projections. Analyze business transactions and opportunities proposed by management. Assist with review of general ledgers and entry postings as part of monthly or annual year-end closes. Responsible to stay current with changes and updates to tax laws and regulations. Lead the finance department as the organization's top accounting executive. Preparing forecasts and comprehensive budgets. Monitor cash flow and financial transactions. Manage internal controls. Maintain an updated knowledge of information technology, organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage general ledger accounts and corporate financial transactions for several affiliated entities.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.
- Execute detailed account reviews, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet items.
- Review accounts receivable monthly and manage billing file coordination between entities.
- Oversee cash flow monitoring and revenue recording.
- Review accounts payable weekly and ensure transactions are classified correctly.
- Conduct monthly allocations such as accruals, prepaid expenses, adjustments, and distributions.
- Process bimonthly payroll and compile various quarter-end and year-end statements.
- Responsible for quarterly and annual reporting and maintain fixed asset inventory and depreciation schedules.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Coordinate various planning cycles and strategies, including annual planning and projections.
- Analyze business transactions and opportunities proposed by management.
- Assist with review of general ledgers and entry postings as part of monthly or annual year-end closes.
- Stay current with changes and updates to tax laws and regulations.
- Lead the finance department as the organization's top accounting executive.
- Prepare forecasts and comprehensive budgets.
- Monitor cash flow and financial transactions.
- Manage internal controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
- Minimum of three years of accounting experience.
- Strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven experience in technical accounting and finance operations.
- Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Utilize financial software systems, such as QuickBooks, to maintain records and prepare reports.
- Strong attention to detail and technical/analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
Nice-to-haves
- CPA license is beneficial but not mandatory for the right candidate.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Optional Indemnity Plans including 401(k) Retirement Plan
- AFLAC Insurance
