Director of Finance

Lancaster 2.0 Lancaster Theater 300 Hartman Bridge Rd Ronks, PA 17572, USA

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

The Director of Finance at Sight & Sound Ministries, Inc. will assume a key role of financial stewardship through oversight of the Finance, Payroll and Purchasing Teams. The Director of Finance will also support financial operations through effective reporting, systems and controls, and leadership of the annual budget process for Sight & Sound Ministries and all related entities & branches. This leadership role will sit on the Director Team.

• Promote a 3C (Character, Commitment, and Competency) culture by extending trust, while verifying that we are managing our financial resources with integrity and excellence.
• Empower our stakeholders by providing clear, reliable, and accurate financial reports that comply with generally accepted accounting principles, IRS guidelines, and all other applicable financial reporting standards.
• Support development and provide accountability to the Accounting Manager, Payroll Supervisor, and Purchasing Supervisor as they develop highly functioning teams focused on exceptional service to the organization.
• Provide a clear vision and road map in leading the Finance, Payroll, and Purchasing teams as a cohesive strategic partner within the organization.
• Represent the financial operations as a member of the Director Team.
• Offer advice or insights to the Executive Team and Director Team regarding spending and budget questions.
• Be a visible leader in the organization and partner effectively with our leaders to be effective financial stewards, especially within the context of the annual budget.
• Oversee preparation of annual budget targets, and lead the Director Team through the annual budgeting process, including operational & capital expenditures.
• Oversee the annual close of all books and records, including the tax & accounting work completed by our external CPA partner.
• Oversee and help guide the setup and formation of any new financial process or procedure.
• Facilitate and/or participate in various cross-departmental teams, representing a financial stewardship perspective.
• Lead and/or participate in project teams from time to time, as necessary and directed.

• A proven track record of financial leadership and supervision
• Experience developing and guiding organizational budgets
• Experience and understanding of business systems and controls
• The ability to discreetly handle confidential information
• The ability to develop teams and lead individuals
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and IRS guidelines
• A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Knowledge of financial software, including payroll and ERP systems

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

5+ years of advanced financial experience, including 5 or more years of management experience. A Bachelors degree in Accounting is required; a Masters and CPA license is a plus but not required.

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