Finance Director

Position Summary:

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of MSSCA, ensuring the organizations financial health and sustainability. This role includes budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and funder requirements. The Finance Director plays a key role on the leadership team, supporting strategic planning and decision-making.

Essential Functions and Tasks:

Understand, practice and promote the mission and core values of Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults.

Supervise the Finance Department.

Ensure the Agency’s Financial, Accounting, and Organizational Compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Develop and manage annual operating budgets in collaboration with department heads.

Oversee daily accounting functions including A/P, A/R, payroll, Medicaid billing and general ledger.

Monitor financial performance and provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Ensure an Annual Financial Audit is done timely, accurately, and with an unqualified opinion.

Provide or complete financial information for grant applications.

Ensure accurate and timely monthly and year-end close processes.

Participate in the Leadership and Management Teams collaboration and decision-making.

Ensure compliance with agency required annual trainings and certifications.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education Bachelor ’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

CPA or MBA preferred.

Experience5+ years of experience in financial management.
3+ years of supervisory experience.

Experience with budgeting, financial forecasting and financial analysis.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge of fund accounting and nonprofit GAAP.Proficient with standard computer operating systems. Ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite, online databases, and other programs as required.

Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.

Previous employment within non-profit sector preferred.

Have the willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours as well as Holidays and weekends as needed.

Maintain confidentiality while understanding and complying with requirements of mandated reporting, duty to warn, HIPAA, and other limits to confidentiality.

Willingness to utilize training opportunities in support of personal and professional growth and competence development.

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

High ethical standards and integrity.

Licensure, Certification, Registrations and pre-hire requirements: A current TB test, valid Alaska driver’s license with two (2) years driving experience, and proof of automobile insurance must be submitted prior to employment. Successful candidates must pass federal, state and local background checks Candidate must also provide three (3) verifiable references.

Work Environment:

Environment:
Majority of work will be performed in an office environment with florescent lighting and minimal opportunities for exposure to natural lighting throughout the workday. Moderate exposure to food/cooking odors. Dense staff population often requires sharing work spaces with minimal personal space and noticeable exposure to conversations and other distractions. Some driving with various road conditions may be required with exposure to a variety of temperatures and walking surfaces.

Hazards:
Exposure to repetitive motion during data entry ,requires a high level of compliance with best practices of ergonomics, body mechanics and suggested breaks.

May have exposure to blood and body fluids during the occasional performance of 1st Aid or CPR. This position also may require de-escalating verbally or physically aggressive individuals. Unpredictable employee interactions are also possible.
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