Finance Director at PINAL GILA COMMUNITY CHILD SERVICES in Casa Grande, AZ, USA

Job description

• Is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting systems, including but not limited to:
• Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Reporting, and Audit Preparation. Coordinate, analyze and
• report the corporate accounting departments' performance and use with internal management
• and external parties. Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit
• firms and review firm's performance. Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies
• and procedures.

Responsibilities

• The Finance Director will ultimately be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions and
• behaviors, some of which are related to the specific service area of this position and others that
• represent general expectations of all our agency employees.
• The Finance Director's responsibilities chiefly fall within the following essential functions,
• although s/he may perform other tasks and/or duties as assigned. The Finance Director will
• objectives and goals.
• 2. Exercises supervision over assigned staff; gives input in hiring, suspending, recalling, and
• discharging employees; carries out performance evaluations per personnel policies.
• 3. Organizes and assists in the preparation of agency-wide departmental budgets.
• 4. Oversees project management on Fund Accounting software and assists with payroll
• software.
• 5. Makes recommendations and implements accounting policies and procedures.
• 6. Reconciles agency-wide funds; closes monthly financial reports.
• 7. Responsible for ensuring fixed assets are recorded correctly.
• 8. Responsible for month-end journal entries.
• 9. Monitors expenditures; maintains computerized G/L accounts and financial formats.
• 10.Monitors and maintains accurate accounting and payroll records.
• 11.Maintains control of accounting activities and ensures financial integrity.
• 12.Assists with planning for future programs and develops strategies for implementation.
• 13.Evaluates services and reports federal compliance to CEO.
• 14.Reports internal financial information to appropriate personnel.
• 15.Stays current on rules and regulations regarding proper use of State and Federal Grant
• funds for Head Start.
• 16.Maintains confidentiality of all financial, personnel, and agency information.
• 17.Proficient in utilizing various virtual platforms to facilitate seamless communication and
• collaboration.

Requirements

• 1. Certified Public Accountant or a BA degree in Accounting, Business, Fiscal Management, or
• related field. All education must be from an accredited institution.
• 2. Five years' experience of analyzing accounts for a multi-funded Agency, computerized
• accounting systems, fund accounting preferred.
• 3. Three years' experience with Excel, reporting software, and database systems.
• 4. Strong computer skills, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet.
• 5. Arizona's driver's license, proof of insurance, fingerprint card, and Social Security card, and
• provide a vehicle for program business.
• 6. A Health Questionnaire is required at hire and will be updated every 3 years.
• 7. Meet all agencies, state and federally required immunizations or have an approved
• exemption on file.
• 8. Employee must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• 1. Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, account analysis methods, and financial
• recordkeeping practices.
• 2. Knowledge of computer hardware, data verification and data entry techniques, proper
• coding of documents, PGCCS and departmental policies and procedures, and office
• practices.
• 3. Skilled in operating automated accounting systems and general office equipment,
• performing data entry, and verifying and validating the work of other staff.
• 4. Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, particularly mathematical, bookkeeping, and
• regulatory requirements.
• 5. Ability to prioritize and manage workload and deadlines with sustained concentration,
• attention to detail, and accuracy.
• 6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other
• agencies, and the public.
• 7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively.
• 8. Ability to demonstrate/capable understanding of the DCS reporting system, signs and
• symptoms of child abuse and neglect, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program
• (CACFP).

Skills

Required

• Excel
• Reporting software
• Database systems
• Computerized accounting systems
• Fund Accounting software
• Payroll software
• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Email
• Internet