Detroit, Michigan
Finance Director Job Opening in Detroit, Michigan - Administer and monitor the financial systems for a nonprofit in order to ensure that the finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
Main Activities
Provide financial guidance to the President and Chief Development Officer
Participate in strategic and financial planning
Research prepare and submit budgets
Implement financial policies and procedures
Prepare detailed reports on financial matters
Attend meetings and make presentations to the Board of Commissioners
Establish and maintain cash controls
Establish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger
Monitor cash reserves and investments
Prepare and reconcile bank statements
Issue checks for all accounts due
Ensure security for all credit cards and verify charges
Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system
Prepare income statements
Prepare balance sheets
Prepare monthly financial statements
Prepare quarterly reports and report on variances
Assist with the annual audit
Maintain the computerized accounting system
Maintain financial files and records
Main Activities
Ensure the safeguarding of all funds
Reconcile the accounts payable
Prepare journal summaries
Reconcile the accounts receivable
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
computerized accounting programs
accounts payable and accounts receivables
generally accepted accounting principles
fund accounting
preparation of financial statements
preparation of financial reports
payroll systems and reporting
office administration
Skills
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
Must have nonprofit accounting experience
supervisory skills
team building
accounting and bookkeeping skills
analytical and problem solving skills
decision making skills
effective verbal and listening communications skills
effective written communications skills
ability to communicate effectively
computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and wordprocessing programs at a highly proficient level
stress management skills
time management skills
Personal Attributes
The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Finance Manager. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
be honest and trustworthy
be respectful
possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
be flexible
demonstrate sound work ethics
Job Type: Contract
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
nonprofit: 3 years
Required license or certification:
CPA
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