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ADRC Finance Manager
Full-Time Exempt Position
Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 depending on qualifications
Job Summary
The Finance Manager directs and oversees all financial operations of the ADRC, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable, budgeting, and financial reporting. This position is responsible for agency-wide financial forecasting, budget development and monitoring, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
The Finance Manager serves as a member of the Executive Management Team and provides strategic financial leadership to support organizational decision-making and long-term sustainability.Leadership and Supervision
• Supervise and manage accounting staff, including planning, assigning, and reviewing work related to general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and budget preparation.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance management to staff on financial systems, procedures, and technical accounting matters.
• Foster clear and timely communication with staff to address issues, provide direction, and support problem-solving.
• Provide guidance, analysis, and support to Program Managers for learning and decision making related to their individual and agency budgets.
Financial Management and Compliance
• Ensure all financial operations comply with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as agency policies and procedures.
• Responsible for electronic financial records, databases, financial packages to track and support accounting functions.
• Establish and maintain standardized agency-wide financial policies, procedures, and reporting practices including sales tax monitoring.
• Direct the preparation and accuracy of financial reports, budgets, and analyses related to revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, and accruals.
• Provide financial guidance and consultation to leadership and program managers to support effective fiscal management.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
• Monitor agency and program budgets monthly to ensure alignment with approved budgets and policies.
• Support, monitor and project Grounded Café’s and Gathering Grounds financial performance, expenses, sales tax, inventory, cost of goods and other financial analysis relative to its sustainability.
• Develop and present budget monitoring reports to the Director, Executive Management Team, and Board of Directors.
• Identify and address emerging financial issues, including revenue shortfalls and expenditure variances.
• Participate in strategic planning and provide recommendations on financial strategies and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with program managers to analyze financial performance and support budget accountability.
Budget Development
• Assist in developing annual budget assumptions, including revenue projections, cost increases, and funding estimates.
• Analyze financial data to ensure realistic and sustainable budget projections.
• Support the development of budget policies, including appropriate levels of net assets.
• Present financial assumptions, projections, and recommendations to leadership and governing bodies.
Audit and Reporting
• Coordinate the annual audit process, including preparation of financial documentation and responses to audit findings.
• Review draft audit reports and oversee implementation of corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required financial reports to county, state, and federal entities.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Present financial information and recommendations clearly and effectively to the Director, Executive Management Team, Board of Directors, and committees.
• Attend and support meetings including ADRC Board, Executive and Finance Committees, and other required county meetings.
Treasury and Benefits Administration
• Coordinate agency investments, banking relationships, pension plans, and employee benefit financial functions.
• Assure employee benefits are communicated and coordinated with Brown County HR Department to provide clarity and consistency in application for employees.
Other Duties
• Perform related duties as assigned.Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including supervisory experience, preferably in government and/or nonprofit settings.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Preferred Certifications:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Extensive knowledge of governmental and grant accounting principles and budgeting practices.
• Knowledge of financial requirements related to state and federal funding sources.
• Strong understanding of financial recordkeeping and reporting systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and complex report preparation.
• Ability to develop and manage financial systems and processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, leadership, and the public.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives.
• Proficiency in relevant computer systems and software.
Physical Demands
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, with frequent lifting or carrying of up to 10 pounds.
• Extended periods of sitting, with occasional standing, walking, and driving.
• Frequent use of hands for fine manipulation and operation of office equipment.
• Occasional bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perceive and distinguish sounds and visual details in various conditions.
Full-Time Exempt Position
Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 depending on qualifications
Job Summary
The Finance Manager directs and oversees all financial operations of the ADRC, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable, budgeting, and financial reporting. This position is responsible for agency-wide financial forecasting, budget development and monitoring, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
The Finance Manager serves as a member of the Executive Management Team and provides strategic financial leadership to support organizational decision-making and long-term sustainability.Leadership and Supervision
• Supervise and manage accounting staff, including planning, assigning, and reviewing work related to general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and budget preparation.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance management to staff on financial systems, procedures, and technical accounting matters.
• Foster clear and timely communication with staff to address issues, provide direction, and support problem-solving.
• Provide guidance, analysis, and support to Program Managers for learning and decision making related to their individual and agency budgets.
Financial Management and Compliance
• Ensure all financial operations comply with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as agency policies and procedures.
• Responsible for electronic financial records, databases, financial packages to track and support accounting functions.
• Establish and maintain standardized agency-wide financial policies, procedures, and reporting practices including sales tax monitoring.
• Direct the preparation and accuracy of financial reports, budgets, and analyses related to revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, and accruals.
• Provide financial guidance and consultation to leadership and program managers to support effective fiscal management.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
• Monitor agency and program budgets monthly to ensure alignment with approved budgets and policies.
• Support, monitor and project Grounded Café’s and Gathering Grounds financial performance, expenses, sales tax, inventory, cost of goods and other financial analysis relative to its sustainability.
• Develop and present budget monitoring reports to the Director, Executive Management Team, and Board of Directors.
• Identify and address emerging financial issues, including revenue shortfalls and expenditure variances.
• Participate in strategic planning and provide recommendations on financial strategies and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with program managers to analyze financial performance and support budget accountability.
Budget Development
• Assist in developing annual budget assumptions, including revenue projections, cost increases, and funding estimates.
• Analyze financial data to ensure realistic and sustainable budget projections.
• Support the development of budget policies, including appropriate levels of net assets.
• Present financial assumptions, projections, and recommendations to leadership and governing bodies.
Audit and Reporting
• Coordinate the annual audit process, including preparation of financial documentation and responses to audit findings.
• Review draft audit reports and oversee implementation of corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required financial reports to county, state, and federal entities.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Present financial information and recommendations clearly and effectively to the Director, Executive Management Team, Board of Directors, and committees.
• Attend and support meetings including ADRC Board, Executive and Finance Committees, and other required county meetings.
Treasury and Benefits Administration
• Coordinate agency investments, banking relationships, pension plans, and employee benefit financial functions.
• Assure employee benefits are communicated and coordinated with Brown County HR Department to provide clarity and consistency in application for employees.
Other Duties
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including supervisory experience, preferably in government and/or nonprofit settings.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Extensive knowledge of governmental and grant accounting principles and budgeting practices.
• Knowledge of financial requirements related to state and federal funding sources.
• Strong understanding of financial recordkeeping and reporting systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and complex report preparation.
• Ability to develop and manage financial systems and processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, leadership, and the public.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives.
• Proficiency in relevant computer systems and software.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, with frequent lifting or carrying of up to 10 pounds.
• Extended periods of sitting, with occasional standing, walking, and driving.
• Frequent use of hands for fine manipulation and operation of office equipment.
• Occasional bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perceive and distinguish sounds and visual details in various conditions.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000