Divisional Finance Director

*** Full- Time Monday- Friday, 8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M., Pay Range: $110,000- $135,000 Annually***

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary/Primary Purpose: Responsible for and performs various management, accounting and financial functions for the City Fund and Divisional Finance Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain systems and procedures for Salvation Army financial operations in the Western Division (WST). Execute all fiscal procedures in accordance with the Army's policies and procedures, GAAP and applicable governmental laws and regulations.
• Maintain ledgers, journals and files associated with the accounting system including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.
• Direct and prepare the annual budget. Serve as resource person to assist TSA officers and staff with budgetary and financial needs.
• Prepare, analyze and submit financial reports and statements for internal and external use. Review monthly financial reports and analyze variances from expected budget.
• Maintains relationships with individuals in outside groups such as auditors, banks and United Way representatives. Serves as the staff liaison, under the direction of the Divisional Secretary for Business, to the Omaha Advisory Board's Finance Committee.
• Implements financial decisions of the boards as directed by the DBS.
• Responsible for coordination and completions of the annual financial consolidation process for WST.
• Prepare the financial statements, audit footnotes and supporting work papers for all independent audits.
• Assist in the development of funding proposals to government agencies, foundations and other funding sources. Monitor grants and contracts from federal and state sources for compliance with financial terms. Negotiate Indirect Cost Rate with Federal Government (Department of Health & Human Services).
• Participates in monthly meetings of the Advisory Board preparing all appropriate reports for their review; serves as Finance liaison to the Advisory Board Executive Committee and Full Board in the absence of an Advisory Board Finance Chairperson.
• Coordinates electronic transfer of funds between TSA bank accounts.
• Approve journal entries as needed.
• Monitor THQ trust ledger activity. Circulate trust reports to DHQ and corps. Request reserve/trust funds and release them to units.
• Coordinate the year-end closing for the Western Division.
• Monitor mortgage activity and ensure payments to THQ with billing to SA units.
• Monitor and project cash flow needs. Work with local investment managers to maximize earnings from local endowment/trust accounts.
• Monitor daily bank activity, prepare receipting memorandums for incoming funds and any corresponding check requests.
• Prepare annual budget assessments for the division.
• Serve as administrator for the division's corporate credit card.
• Review and provide budgetary approvals related to personnel and requisition items.
• Ensure compliance with TSA and governmental record retention requirements.
• Driving is an essential function of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Divisional Finance Manager

Education and/or Experience: Master's degree in accounting or related field required. Ten years of accounting experience required; non-profit experience strongly preferred. CPA required

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Extensive knowledge of accounting, budgeting, grant compliance, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GMP).
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of honor in dealing with confidential information.
• Demonstrate ability as a team-builder and must maintain a high level of trust regarding confidential matters
• Must be a highly organized, detail-oriented (accuracy) self-starter able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Experience in taxation issues as they relate to nonprofit organizations
• Must demonstrate ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment
• Proficiency with PC, Microsoft Office, Adobe, General Ledgers, and standard office equipment
• Experience with Acumatica

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment. May need to climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 20 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job - an office environment and while performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.