Interim Finance Director

Hillsdale County Senior Services Center, Inc.

Summary

Directs, administers, and coordinates the fiscal and accounting practices of the organization in support of policies, goals, and objectives as established by the executive director and the Board of Directors by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following and other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary.

Actively promotes the Agency mission, vision, and policies.

Oversees and directs budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, financial forecasting, and insurance activities on behalf of the organization.

Guides and directs management in the development, production, promotion, and financial aspects of the organization’s products and services.

Directs the preparation of both short-and-long term plans and budgets based on broad goals and growth objectives of the organization.

Supervises design of hardware and software systems to assist in the smooth and efficient flow of information.

Establishes fiscal policies consistent with the executive director’s board policies and objectives and ensures their execution.

Appraises the organization’s financial position and issues periodic reports on organization’s financial stability, liquidity, and growth.

Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine reports.

Analyzes operational issues pertaining to program departments and determines their financial impact on the Center.

Ensures that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.

Ensures that all organization activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.

Attributes

Must be a team leader who serves as a positive role model for subordinates, colleagues, and the general public.

Demonstrates excellence in client service, problem solving, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Demonstrates group presentation skills, excellent grammar skills, participates in meetings, and communicates change effectively. Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar and presents numerical data effectively.

Inspires respect and trust, while implementing the organization’s vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. Builds morale and effectively influences actions and opinions of the team.

Demonstrates competence in management as evidenced by delegation skills, regular feedback to subordinates, maintaining technical abilities and including staff in planning and process improvement.

Demonstrates characteristics such as respect, integrity, and a high sense of ethics.

Tolerates pressure well in addition to accepting responsibility for own actions.

Maintains a high standard of quality.

Seeks opportunities to pursue training and self-improvement while striving to continuously build knowledge and skillset.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages between one to three subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of two – ten employees in the Finance and Administrative Departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these departments. Also directly supervises one – ten non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of accounting software, database software, payroll systems, and relevant Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year accredited college or university; and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiarity with federal and state funded grants is helpful.

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

Valid Driver’s License. Must have or be able to obtain CPR/1st Aid Certification as mandated by the agency.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be able to multi-task, work flexible hours and work with the elderly population. The ability to be a team player is a must. Must be able to adapt to frequent change and multiple requests and interruptions. All employees are expected to exhibit a good worth ethic by demonstrating such characteristics as acceptable attendance, punctuality, and initiative.

Other Qualifications

Any other certification as required by local, state or federal guidelines. Must be able to pass criminal background checks, physical exam and TB testing as mandated by the organization. Reliable transportation to and from work and a working phone are required. Will follow all organization policies and procedures. Demonstrates adaptability, initiative, and professionalism in appearance and attitude. Availability to attend evening/weekend events as needed is required. Due to the nature of Agency funding, preference may be given to Hillsdale County Residents.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, stand, walk, sit, grasp, handle or touch, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift 25 pounds and support 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is classified as quiet to moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are required for visitors and staff alike. Regular cleaning and sanitation of work environment and facility performed.

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location