Finance Manager

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for data-driven modeling and analysis, strategic planning and forecasting, leading the Finance department and employees, and overseeing all financial operations of the Center.

Essential Job Functions :

• Using data analysis to provide financial guidance, develop strategic initiatives, and improve organization performance by identifying trends, building models, and creating data-driven insights.
• Direct maintenance of the Center's accounting system and databases in conformance with the Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Systems (BARS), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other state, local and / or federal laws.
• Lead, develop, and monitor the Center's budget; biennial presentation; providing strategic planning in capital improvement plans; develop financial projections for revenue, expenditures, and personnel costs; management of cash; reserve levels; investments; assets and property; purchasing; and contracts.
• Oversee, lead, and mentor the finance department staff, functions, system, and processes.
• Serve as the primary contact for all audits and facilitate the annual audit process.
• Plan, organize and administer financial policies, projects and programs for the Centers departments and employees.
• Prepare complex financial accounting reports, statements, data analysis, schedules and auditing reports on a regular basis. Conduct research, interpret data, and make recommendations to management on accounting related operational functions.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard the Center's financial assets, advising other departments on accounting matters, and audit handling practices.
• Maintain equipment replacement schedules; maintain property inventory and control.
• Performs related work, special projects or other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Required Education and Experience :

OR;

Preferred Education and Experience :

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a typical office environment, which includes a technical workstation, a computer room with a controlled environment, as well as working with internal and external customers onsite. The noise level is usually moderate with frequent interruptions. Ability to travel, sometimes overnight by car or aircraft.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; use dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computers, keyboards, handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is required to type on the keyboard for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, or push up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to see, specifically to include up close, distance, color, and peripheral; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.