Assistant Director of Finance jobs in Canton, MI

Hope Clinic is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization. We serve the whole person through behavioral health, food, medical, and dental care, totally free for the uninsured and underinsured.  For more information, please visit Hope Clinic (thehopeclinic.org)

We are currently seeking a dynamic, accessible, and mission-focused finance professional to serve as a collaborative member of the leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Director oversees and manages all aspects of Hope Clinic’s fiscal administration and accounting processes to ensure financial stability, long-term sustainability, and ethical stewardship of organizational resources.  

For immediate consideration, a cover letter detailing specific interest in and knowledge of Hope Clinic must accompany resume.

The preferred candidate will possess:

• Ability to demonstrate Hope Clinic core values and fully embrace the organizational mission to serve all in Jesus' name
• Proven knowledge of general accounting principles, procedures, and financial best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a team-focus as part of a multi-disciplinary leadership team
• Ability to effectively share complex financial data and information with non-finance staff and stakeholders
• Ability to support management-level staff through coaching/development of financial program management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy rate
  
• Proven proficiency with financial/accounting software systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration plus 7 years of experience OR
• Relevant master's degree with minimum 5 years of experience
• Financial management experience in a non-profit environment strongly preferred
  

Essential Functions:

• Oversee all accounting and treasury functions, including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger management, financial reporting, and cash management
• Work with Board, CEO, leadership team, and management staff to analyze strategic financial opportunities (contracts, grants, other business opportunities)
• Recommend, develop, and implement financial internal controls
• Guide annual budget process in collaboration with Board Treasurer and CEO
• File all required tax forms and other filings with federal, state, and local government agencies
• Risk management (property, contracts, insurance, etc.)
• Act as primary point of contact for annual audit process as well as all state and federal governmental audits, inquiries, etc.
• Appropriately allocate restricted funds; collaborate with Development Director to ensure proper processing and allocation of donations
• Maintain all investments according to Hope Clinic separate investment policies and restricted endowment’s investment requirements
  
• Provide timely and relevant financial reporting to Board, leadership team, and management staff
• Manage Hope Clinic retirement/SIMPLE IRA program for participating employees
• Support Human Resources benefit administration process by ensuring accurate payroll deductions and processing of COBRA premium payments
• Supervise and direct Property & Facilities Manager; ensure clear and consistent communication with management and staff about relevant facilities matters and capital outlay

Hope Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All persons meeting the minimum required qualifications above are encouraged to apply.