Budget & Finance Director

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Budget & Finance Director is a member of the executive leadership team responsible for the annual budget, finance, accounting, and other fiscal operations of the Summit County Land Bank (“SCLB”) and for supervising assigned SCLB programs, projects, and staff related to the SCLB’s mission and role in the community.

Responsibilities

The Budget & Finance Director is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating annual budget, finance, and accounting policies and operations of the organization, and leading, directing, and supervising finance staff. Typical areas of responsibility include:

• Preparation of Budgets, Financial Statements, and Finance Reports
• Banking & Deposits
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
• Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Revenue and Expense Projection & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Compliance & Management
• Payroll & Benefits Management
• Asset Management & Tracking
• Vendor & Customer Management & Compliance
• Insurance & Risk Management
• Purchasing/Procurement
• Fiscal Policy & Procedure Development
• Implementation/Management of Financial Systems

The Budget & Finance Director may be required to represent the SCLB in the community and regularly interacts with local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private stakeholders, and the public. This role may also require performing any and all other duties necessary for the efficient operations of the SCLB.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• Advanced degree and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• Professional and/or technical certifications, candidates for the CPA exam, and/or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and experience may be considered at the sole discretion of the Executive Director.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of, and experience with, budget, finance, accounting, payroll, insurance, and benefits concepts, principles, and management systems
• Advanced knowledge of, and experience with, various accounting software and ERM solutions
• Strong working knowledge of community and economic development finance tools and structures
• Motivated self-starter with an eagerness to learn and excel, and the ability to work well under pressure
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and the ability to maintain a professional image
• Strong management and relationship skills to successfully lead and direct staff, programs, and projects
• Extremely organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Good judgment, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Advanced proficiency and comfort level in using, learning to use, or adapting to electronic resources and other technologies (the SCLB is a ‘paperless’ office)

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt (professional) position. Some evenings and weekend work may be required. The Director of Budget & Finance must be able to travel to attend conferences, trainings, meetings, and other events as required.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $105,000 annually, based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Benefits

The Summit County Land Bank offers an extremely competitive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k)-retirement plan with generous match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance programs
• Employer-paid life insurance plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)