POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the position of the Director of Finance is to provide support to the Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living (RTFCIL) administration through information analyses such as current profit and loss reports, actual performance vs. budget, etc. for review by various department managers throughout RTFCIL who benefit from the information in making informed business decisions.

The Director of Finance is responsible for assisting the administration in monthly budget reviews, identification of areas for cost reductions, annual budget process, annual and periodic audits, forecasting, and analysis of operations performance.

The Director of Finance will supervise the fiscal team, consisting of the representative payee and billing staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

· Associate’s Degree in Business, Accounting or related field.

· 1-2 years of work experience in a nonprofit financial position.

· Detail oriented.

· Must be able to work on multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Ability to work independently when necessary.

· Proficiency in computer software, including, but not limited to, financial database management.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Verbal and written fluency in English.

· Team oriented with proven related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or related field.

· 2-3 years of work experience in a nonprofit financial position.

· Experience in independent living and attendant care services and/or assisting persons with disabilities.

· Personal experience in independent living and/or working with persons with disabilities.

PHILOSOPHICAL ORIENTATION

As a result of the RTFCIL’s effort to retain qualified and committed employees, we have chosen to incorporate a philosophy of “Servant Leadership” that supports people who choose to serve first, and then lead as a way of expanding service to individuals and organizations. As suggested by this philosophy, collaboration, trust, foresight, listening, and the ethical use of power and empowerment will be encouraged. RTFCIL staff will also exhibit such traits as empathy, healing, awareness, and stewardship.

Servant Leadership is defined by RTFCIL as a process where employees, management, and leadership work together toward common goals by sharing knowledge, learning and building consensus; thereby developing a sense of community that is reliant upon equality in relationships, a core component of the modern civil rights and independent living movement.

RTFCIL teams will work collaboratively to obtain greater resources, recognition and reward by:

· Devoting themselves to serving the needs of consumers first.

· Focusing on meeting the needs of all RTFCIL members.

· Developing each other to bring out the best in everyone.

· Coaching others and encouraging their self-expression.

· Facilitating personal growth in all.

· Listening and building a sense of community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, the RTFCIL reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

* Reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.

Financial Services (75%)

• Promotes the Independent Living Philosophy.
• Responsible for the inflows and outflows of cash during the fiscal period.
• Provides financial reports for internal and external sources.
• Assists with financial and program audits as needed.
• Provides fiscal support to Executive Director and Administration.
• Assists in developing budgets for grants and programs.
• Monitors organizational spending and ensure that budget overruns do not occur.
• Maintains accounts payable and accounts receivable files.
• Serves as liaison for Management and the Board of Directors, including, preparation for and attending Board Finance Committee meetings, providing follow up as needed.
• Works independently and/or within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects. Act as a project manager for special projects, at the request of your immediate supervisor or the Executive Director.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.

l Prepares invoices for Grants/Programs to be sent out on a timely basis.

Supervision (10%)

• Supervises Fiscal Department staff.
• Interprets and implements RTFCIL policy and procedures for Fiscal Department staff.
• Helps develop and monitor professional standards for the Fiscal Department staff.
• Evaluates performance.
• Carries out disciplinary action when necessary.

Professionalism (10%)

· Exhibits high levels of professionalism and confidentiality in working with consumers, directors, managers, staff, and the public both within and outside of the CIL.

· Exhibits high levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and effective communication skills in establishing collaborative working relationships with both members of the Administration and Programs & Services Leadership Teams, as well as the Board of Directors.

· Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills in disseminating information to various constituencies, both inside and outside of the CIL.

Miscellaneous (5%)

• Serve as a staff liaison on designated Board committees; attend training and seminars as needed.
• Attends/participates in training, conferences, workshops, seminars and other meetings.
• Performs duties according to RTFCIL confidentiality guidelines for the protection of consumer information as required under the US-DHH HIPAA Regulations.
• Participate in outreach activities, workshops or seminars in areas of independent living, Project Able, The American’s with Disabilities Act, assistive technology programs, and advocacy.
• Works a flexible work schedule to accommodate the RTFCIL’s needs as applicable.
• Ensures all work is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs all duties commensurate with the RTFCIL Policy & Procedures Manual.

CORE VALUES

The staff of RTFCIL is dedicated to living our values daily. As such, we strive to exhibit the following values consistently. (The behavioral indicators listed under each value are meant to serve as examples and should not be taken to represent an exhaustive list of behaviors).

Quality

• Demonstrated as being part of you as a professional
• Demonstrating knowledge and competencies of the protocol of services provided
• Seeking additional knowledge in providing services to our community
• Striving to increase consumer satisfaction by meeting their needs and exemplifying great customer service

Teamwork

• Embracing quality, while demonstrating acceptance for all members of the RTFCIL staff
• Demonstrating commitment/dedication to both the team and the organization as a whole
• Demonstrating cooperation with others by being helpful, offering to lend a hand
• Demonstrating collaboration by seeking win-win solutions
• Being supportive/encouraging others
• Being adaptable in adjusting to changing expectations and/or situations

Accessibility

• Ensuring to invite everyone to the decision-making table
• Being within reach to eliminate blockades and facilitate the inclusion of everyone
• Demonstrating clear communication across the community that is specific to the individuals we serve
• Ensuring programs, services and information are available, user-friendly, and accommodating for the purpose of full participation and access for everyone who needs them. Meeting people where they are at!
• Demonstrating a welcoming atmosphere for the purpose of participation and feedback

Equity

• Demonstration of social justice & cultural competence
• Being considerate and understanding of what each person needs
• Demonstrating fairness and equality
• Being flexible to accommodate individual needs
• Demonstrating shared opportunities and providing access

Dignity

• Valuing the worth of every RTFCIL staff, as we are all of infinite worth.
• Ensuring all RTFCIL staff has the support and resources to provide quality care and services to all consumers served
• We care, have compassion, and respect confidentiality
• We encourage and celebrate individuality which allows people to be themselves-diversity and inclusion
• Upholding the dignity of risk and consumer choice in the delivery of services

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Williamsport, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location