Financial Manager

Future Generations University is looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to serve as Financial Manager for the University, who will oversee day-to-day financial management as well as oversee accounting policies and systems. This position will supervise financial staff and report to the Director of Operations.

Future Generations University is a small, accredited university, where everyone, regardless of seniority is expected to bring a positive mindset to teamwork, be self-driven, have effective time management, and believe that positive social change is possible. Team members are expected to think creatively and bring dedicated drive and passion to their work.

The Financial Manager will join an institution that operates locally and internationally, and work experience in the central Appalachian region of the United States or in International Development contexts will be extremely helpful. This job will require regional travel as well as a flexible work schedule that may at times require attending meetings outside of normal business hours to accommodate deadlines, and coordination with student, faculty, alumni, or project partner schedules.

Administration Duties:

• Supervise the finance office, including training and mentoring staff on reporting updates and requirements
• Design and implement an improved quarterly reconciliation process
• Develop and oversee the annual budget at the direction of the President
• Prepare and certify documentation for grant reimbursement process
• Conduct financial analysis, audits, and performance metric evaluations
• Development and implement financial policies and procedure updates
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and university policies.
• Provide strategic guidance on financial planning and resource allocation
• Conduct budget modeling and forecasting models for revenue growth

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in a related field
• 3-5 year's experience in financial management
• Strong skills in budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting
• Experience with Sage / Peachtree / QuickBooks or other relevant financial software
• Significant leadership and communication abilities
• Experience in a non-profit or academic environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Must be energetic, positive, well-organized, and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment and on a team
• Reliable/dependable hard worker with a "can do" attitude that is eager to learn
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid driver's license required

Location and hours:

This position is full-time with the ability to be partially remote. The successful candidate will be required to work regular hours Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 10 in-office days per month, at our mountain headquarters' office (Franklin, WV) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with an occasional need to work irregular hours and/or weekends.

Salary will be commensurate with the experience, skills and qualifications that the candidate brings to the position. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, three professional references, and CV/Resume to Sarah Collins-Simmons at

Background information about Future Generations University is available at www.Future.Edu.

Physical Demands:

This position requires travel, the ability to drive a car (with a valid license), is physically demanding requiring the ability to walk unaided up and down hills and over uneven terrain; bend, stoop, reach above head; fine and gross motor skills, and work in close quarters. The employee must have normal visual acuity at near and far distance with correction and hear spoken word with correction. Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English. While performing the duties of this position, employee is required to sit and work at a computer and stand for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, touch objects, tools or controls. The employee must be able to lift or move heavy objects (up to fifty pounds).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Future Generations University does not discriminate and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply for job openings for which they qualify. In addition to federal law requirements, Future Generations University complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56, $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $76,000