Finance Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Oversees all accounting practices, including payroll functions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing and ensures all financial practices meet or exceed all local, state, and federal requirements Works in conjunction with Human Resources for duties that intertwine Ensures accuracy by working collaboratively with finance department Ensures compliance with all rules and regulations set forth by CDS, Head Start Program Performance Standards, State of Michigan Licensing Rules, and all local, state and federal regulations Prepares annual agency budget and grant budget narrative with the executive leadership team Prepares and maintains all accounting records, including the accounting system and general ledger Manages grant funds and fiscal reporting to external agencies Monitors agency budget on a regular basis and analyzes budget variances Gathers department related data, analyzes patterns and trends, and utilizes data to make decisions Supervises, trains, evaluates, and coaches all accounting personnel and is responsible for the performance management of those employees Develops successful and trusting relationships and sustains an environment that supports these relationships Partners with the leadership team in five-year planning Provides financial reports, interprets financial information, and makes recommendations to leadership team Maintains and updates the written financial/accounting policies and procedures Oversees submission of requests for reimbursements Manages the agency bank accounts, monitors all transactions, and completes bank reconciliations Acts as co-trustee of the agency’s 401(k) plan and authorizes the submission of employee contributions and employer’s match Has fiduciary responsibility to provide the Board of Directors with timely and accurate information regarding current agency operations Prepares monthly financial statements, general ledger, expense reports, and other requested reports and presents data at meetings with the Finance Committee and Board of Directors Coordinates all audit activities and prepares data as needed Oversees inventory of program equipment as defined by federal regulations QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, fiscal management, or a related field is required Fundamental knowledge of accounting principles is required 2 years relevant work experience preferred Experience with accounting software required, preferably with QuickBooks Non-profit financial management experience preferred Experience with Head Start is a plus Experience with Paycor payroll processing is a plus Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, interpersonal and listening skills with an open communication style for appropriate information flow Analytical skills to identify problems and generate ideas and solutions Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday Job Type: Full-time

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