Director of Finance

Job Title: Director of Finance

Classification: Exempt

Definition and Basic Function: This is an Executive Team position responsible for the overall

strategic and administrative responsibilities of the financial operation of Jessica & Friends

Community. In addition to providing guidance and input into the overall Strategic Plan, this

position also is the manager and leader of the Finance Department, IT Services, and the

Facilities Manager. This position is responsible for all day-to-day operations; i.e. payroll,

accounts payable, donations, investments, banking, and budgeting, etc. Is responsible for

overseeing the work of their staff in keeping with the Mission, Ministry, and Core Values of

Jessica & Friends Community.

Accountability: President / CEO

Responsibilities:

● To regulate, supervise, and implement a timely, full, and accurate set of accounting

books of the Jessica & Friends Community reflecting all its activities in a manner in

keeping with relevant legislation and regulation, subject to internal guidelines set by

the Board of Directors. Abide by GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles).

● To implement continuous financial audit and control systems; to monitor the

performance of the organization: the flow of funds, the adherence to the budget,

the expenditures, the income, and other budgetary items.

● To timely, regularly, and duly prepare for the Board of Directors such financial

statements and reports as required by all pertinent laws and regulations, and other

such reports as required by the Board of Directors.

● To prepare for the approval of the Board of Directors an annual budget, other

budgets, financial plans, business plans, feasibility studies, investment

memorandum, and all other financial and business documents as may be required

from time to time by the Board of Directors.

● To alert the Board of Directors regarding any irregularity, lack of compliance, lack of

adherence, lacunas, and other problems whether actual or potentially concerning

the financial systems, the financial operation, the financing plans, the accounting,

the audits, the budgets, and any other matters of a financial nature which could or

does have financial implications.

● Oversee compliant completion of the Revenue Cycle.

● To collaborate and coordinate the activities of outside suppliers of financial services

hired or contracted by Jessica & Friends Community, including accountants,

auditors, financial consultants, underwriters, brokers, the banking system and other

financial venues.

● To maintain a working relationship with the banking institutions with the aim of

overseeing the funds necessary for the operation of the organization, the

attainment of its development plans, and its investments.

● To oversee the work of the financial department staff - 4 direct supports, and of the

Facilities Manager.

● To initiate and engage in all manner of activities, whether financial or other,

conducive to the financial health and the fulfillment of investment plans of the

organization as well as the attainment of its strategic goals and objectives.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position with a regular work schedule of Monday through

Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position is eligible for intermittent remote work in

accordance with J&FC policy. Hours may vary depending on circumstances

Job Requirements: The person in this position must possess excellent financial and

accounting skills ideally with some public accounting experience as well as corporate or other

organizational business experience, nonprofit preferred. Familiarity with cost accounting,

consolidated waivers, and the reimbursement process associated with Medicare and

Medicaid, preferred. Experience with IT and Facilities oversight is preferred. Organizational

skills and knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks is preferred. Candidates must have a

Bachelors Degree and at least 5 years of senior management experience that includes

payroll, accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial planning, and financial literacy. Must

submit to applicable criminal background checks, a driver’s record check, an initial physical,

and a substance screening.

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