Finance Director - Public Sector

Summary

The Finance Director is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the financial functions of a public sector division. This role includes oversight of budgeting, accounting, financial planning, grants management, procurement, and auditing to ensure fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance. The Finance Director serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and advises senior management and the board on financial matters.

• Provide timely financial strategy advice based on changes in the financial environment in sufficient time to implement effective tactics and strategies to ensure sound fiscal management.
• Plan, develop, and oversee the implementation of long, and short-range strategies and programs in support of the systems goals, objectives, and strategic plans.
• Evaluate financing mechanisms to ensure the financial needs/goals of the organization are achieved.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.
• Primary responsibility for all financial activities and be tasked with building the core financial practices to meet the needs of operations.
• Maintain the strong financial infrastructure required to support significant growth.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal, state and local funders, grants and contracts.
• Clearly and articulately convey financial performance, budgets, and other key financial information through reports and presentations to the CEO, executive team, Board, and other key stakeholders as necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of finance experience within a government or public sector is required.
• 8 years of government fund accounting and grant management.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience at a management level supervising multiple areas of staff.
• Deep expertise in Public Sector Accounting
• Proficiency in financial software systems and tools
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholders.

If you are interested and available, please forward your resume to

Regards,
Lisa Beresford