The Salvation Army Mission
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Job Objective
The Finance Manager is responsible for the development, management, and operations of the finance department as assigned with a focus on maintaining stewardship of all the financial activity with regards to resources and money.
Essential Functions
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Finance Manager will oversee the following tasks and complete if / when necessary :
Skills / Abilities
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervises processes and employees within the finance department
Computer Skills
Proficient computer skills including but not limited to the use of accounting software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret financial reports as well as write routine reports. Must be able to speak and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, vendors, and beneficiaries based on the assumption that such individuals "can only speak and understand English".
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense in understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical requirements include : good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds.
Reach with hands and arms.
Requires bending, squatting and walking.
May stand / sit for extended periods..
Working Conditions
Work is mostly performed in a typical office environment but at time will be in a warehouse or store environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. The environment may be dusty and may experience temperature fluctuations based on weather. This is a Full-time Exempt position; may require some weekend and evening work.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
Must pass all applicable background checks.
Finance Manager • Detroit, MI, US