Director of Finance

Description

Job Title: Director of Finance

Department
:
Administration - Senior Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours/Weeks: Full Year, Full Time

Hiring Range: - $90,000 - $105,000

NEKCA Mission Statement:

To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow, prosper, and thrive.

The Director of Finance will work closely with the Senior Leadership team to meet NEKCA’s strategic goals and promote NEKCA's Core Values throughout the agency. To lead NEKCA’s finance operations, the ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical thinker. The person will have primary responsibility for planning, managing and controlling the Agency’s finance, accounting, benefit activities and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.

This position oversees the Finance Department. The Director of Finance must have the ability to think and act independently and needs to understand the comprehensive sets of programs and grant requirements that fund a nonprofit agency.

The Director of Finance works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, agency auditors, funder grant managers, and the agency leadership team which is comprised of department heads. This Director must be able to gain the trust of all, especially, the fiscal team and support the values and the mission of the agency.

• Oversees preparation of annual operating budget
• Coordinate program budgets
• Evaluate financial reporting systems and accounting procedures
• Oversee payroll, billings and collections, purchasing and disbursements and capital expenditures.
• Oversee the agency's IT Support
• Participate in intra-agency efforts to promote cooperation and communication with other NEKCA programs including team building activities.
• Some travel within NEKCA’s service area and statewide, and occasional regional and national travel, is required.
• Attend and participate in staff, agency, and service provider meetings deemed necessary for job performance.

• Visionary Thinking:
  Leaders need to be able to articulate a clear vision for the organization and translate that vision into actionable goals.
• Strategic Planning:
  Leaders must be able to develop and implement long-term plans, considering both the short and long-term goals of the organization.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective communication is crucial for conveying the organization's vision, inspiring staff, and engaging with stakeholders.
• Decision-Making:
  Leaders need to make timely and informed decisions, considering the impact on the organization.
• Financial Management:
  Leaders must have a strong understanding of financial matters and be able to manage budgets, track expenditures, and secure funding.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Building relationships with staff, board members, volunteers, and the wider community is essential for success.
• Problem-Solving:
  Leaders need to be able to identify and address challenges effectively, both within the organization and externally.
• Motivating and Inspiring:
  Leaders must inspire their team and stakeholders to work towards a shared goal.
• Collaboration:
  
  Leaders need to be able to work collaboratively with the board, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Integrity and Ethics:
  Honesty and ethical behavior are essential for building trust and maintaining credibility.
• Adaptability:
  Leaders need to be able to adapt to changing circumstances and navigate complex situations.
• Resilience:
  Leaders need to be able to handle setbacks and challenges with resilience and a positive attitude.

• Lead a work culture that fosters NEKCA’s Core Values in your work environment.
• Develop a clear vision for the team's work and align it with NEKCA's mission and strategic goals.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate time entries for all staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of invoices, employee reimbursements, staffing changes, and credit card receipt submission.
• Review and approve transactions in a timely manner.
• Directly provides support and supervision of staff and programmatic guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Conducts annual written evaluations of all staff that assess performance.
• Handles discipline and termination of…