Assistant Director of Finance

Here at HR Soul our solutions amplify the performance of people and the soul of company culture. From strategic planning with CEO’s, partnering with HR leaders on key projects, building high performing teams to coaching and recruiting the future of our client’s organization.

HR Soul is currently partnering with a non-profit client that is looking for a talented Assistant Director of Finance to join their growing team!

About the role

The Assistant Director of Finance performs highly responsible administrative and supervisory work in directing and coordinating the financial activities of the organization in accordance with all required policies and procedures.

They will assist in the supervision of staff and perform professional accounting duties including the maintenance and review of accounting and fiscal records and transactions, as well as preparation, review and analysis of the organization's budget.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Finance Director in long-range financial planning and special projects.
• Assists in the development of Departmental budgets to analyze financial needs and to facilitate long-range planning and assure revenues meet operational and capital requirements.
• Assists in the planning, organizing, and directing of all fiscal operations including accounting, accounts payable, payroll, utility services, purchasing and treasury management.
• Assists in the preparation, formulation, and execution of broad financial policies consistent with uniform accounting practices and legal limitations.
• Conducts research in organizational methods and procedures.
• Reviews and implements appropriate internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization and implement financial programs.
• Participate with independent auditors on external audits and assistance in the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with U.

S. GAAP and federal, state, and other required supplementary schedules and information.

• Assists in the supervision of expenditures consistent with approved budgetary appropriations.
• Assists in maintaining purchasing controls and development of bid specifications for various contracts.
• Audits general ledger fund transactions and other departmental records, as necessary.
• Prepares activity reports, prospectuses, and various special reports that may have fiscal impact upon the organization.
• Assists in forecasting revenues and expenditures, interpreting financial data, and formulating recommendations for review by senior leadership.
• Supervises and assists in advising staff in the resolution of fiscal operational problems and in the development, installation, and refinement of financial systems and procedures, the preparation of financial statements for all municipal funds, reconciliation of bank accounts, and maintenance of fund ledgers.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of annual audit reports.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in accounting or closely related field;
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in governmental or non-profit accounting, revenue administration, or other phase of fiscal management, of which four (4) years of experience in a supervisory position;

or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Valid Florida Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal colleagues, senior leadership, elected officials, fellow Departmental Directors, and the general public in an effort to achieve common goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); and, procedures and processes governing the receipt, custody, and expenditure of funds.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of uniform governmental accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of the organization, functions, and financial problems of government and non-profit organizations.
• Ability to interpret and apply Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements.
• Ability to assess programs and proposed policies in terms of their financial and administrative impact upon the organization.
• Ability to appraise market trends and terms in relation to organizational debt and investments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting records and to present findings and reports accurately, completely, and effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to analyze prevailing economic conditions and develop economic forecasts.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinates.
• Ability to write and present clear, concise reports, memorandum, directives, speeches, and presentations.

At HR Soul we celebrate an inclusive environment and provide equal opportunity for development and advancement. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or uniform service member, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and / or local law.