What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Director position at Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce?
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Finance Director
EMPLOYER: Advocates for Children
DEPARTMENT: Administration
REPORTS TO: President/CEO
EFFECTIVE DATE: 1/5/2026
SUMMARY: The Finance Director oversees financial operations, both those performed in-house and those allocated to an outsourced provider. This role is critical to ensuring the organization’s financial operations are effectively established and maintained.
Duties And Responsibilities
Financial Management and Oversight (in partnership with outsourced accounting firm):
JOB TITLE: Finance Director
EMPLOYER: Advocates for Children
DEPARTMENT: Administration
REPORTS TO: President/CEO
EFFECTIVE DATE: 1/5/2026
SUMMARY: The Finance Director oversees financial operations, both those performed in-house and those allocated to an outsourced provider. This role is critical to ensuring the organization’s financial operations are effectively established and maintained.
Duties And Responsibilities
Financial Management and Oversight (in partnership with outsourced accounting firm):
- Serve as the primary internal liaison to the outsourced accounting firm handling accounts payable, receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting
- Lead the annual budget development process in collaboration with the accounting firm, CEO and program directors
- Review monthly financial reports, analyze budget variances, and prepare financial summaries for the CEO and Board
- Oversee organizational cash flow and forecasting in collaboration with the CEO
- Manage the annual audit process, supporting the accounting firm as needed
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, 990 prep, grantor regulations, and internal financial policies
- Serve as the point of contact for all financial relationships including banking and investments
- Demonstrate a commitment to PQI and attend meetings as required
- Support tracking of restricted funding to ensure proper allocation and compliance with government and foundation requirements
- Monitor budget-to-actual performance for grants and contracts in collaboration with program and development staff
- Act as a thought partner to the CEO and leadership team on organizational planning, operations, and strategic growth
- Support and improve systems that promote efficiency and sustainability across departments
- Participate in board meetings, finance committee meetings, and strategy sessions as requested
- Serve as a member of the leadership team to execute the organization’s strategic goals
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least five years of experience in finance, grant management, or operations management
- Familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting and grant tracking (public & private)
- Proficient with Sage Intacct, especially report generation
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with different teams
- Strong organizational and project management skills with a focus on operational efficiency
- Experience in budget management and financial analysis, with the ability to effectively allocate resources to maximize outcomes
- Experience in project management with a strong track record in leading and delivering complex initiative.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
- Results-Driven: Commitment to achieving measurable results and driving organizational growth
- Computer skills required and experience using the following software is desired: MS Office and other database systems
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
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