Divisional Finance Director

About the role

The Divisional Finance Director (DFD) oversees the financial affairs and accounting of The Salvation Army Intermountain Division. The DFD gives leadership and supervision to the Finance Department and is responsible for accounting, planning, and reporting for the corps units within the Intermountain Division.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an advisor to the Divisional Commander and others in management on matters of fiscal policy and management of the division.
• Keeps management apprised of financial, personnel and other situations that will contribute to valid management decisions.
• Responsible for the oversight of management reporting including financial statements, audits and budget.
• Provides oversight of accounting procedures throughout the division to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, FASB requirements, and Salvation Army policy to ensure accuracy, validity, and consistency of accounting practices.
• Oversees all accounting within the division internal bookkeeping systems, fiscal controls and management systems.
• A member of Command Finance Council (CFC). Provides interpretation of financial data and procedures.
• Functions as the Secretary for CFC. Presents items pertaining to requisitions, budgets, and audits for review by CFC. Directs the physical and electronic recording of the minutes immediately following the Council meetings.
• Provides oversight of the development of reports that will communicate financial summaries in a valid but easily understood format for non-financial managers.
• Develops and recommends appropriate fiscal operating changes as needed and provides personnel in a variety of aspects of accounting.
• Maintains a relationship with external and internal auditors, including presentation of audits and the authorization of audit fees and costs.
• Prepares allocation schedules for the Denver Metro units. This includes but is not limited to endowment earnings, Special Appeals, and other fund-raising revenue. Submits to CFC for approval as a part of the annual budget process.
• Conducts or assists with internal audits as needed.
• Acts as the liaison and secretary for the Denver Metro Advisory Board Finance Committee. Attends Executive Committee and Advisory Board meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• BA degree in accounting or equivalent required, Master's Degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of accounting or finance experience, with at least 5 years of experience in non-profits.
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong Business and Financial acumen and ability to present issues clearly and concisely.
• Financial statement analysis experience.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to multitask to meet competing deadlines.
• Experience in forecasting and modelling and strong knowledge of non-profit performance and metrics.
• Experience in performing complex analysis of financial issues.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.