Lansing Economic Development Corporation Hiring for Office and Finance Manager Job at Lansing, MI Full Time

Position Title: Office and Finance Manager

Date of Posting: June 11, 2022

Company Name: Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)

Compensation: Salaried $55,000 to $69,000, commensurate on demonstrated skills and experience.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) match program with 6% match; a diverse, dynamic and flexible environment; generous personal time allowance and holiday leave, including 80 PTO hours following 90-day probationary hire period and continued accumulation after that.

Location The LEDC’s office is downtown Lansing, Michigan.

FSLA/Position: Exempt (Fulltime)

Reports to: Karl Dorshimer, President, and CEO

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Position Description:

The LEDC is seeking a motivated and passionate person to help a small but complex and busy non-profit economic development organization in Lansing, MI. Our mission is to attract and grow businesses, to create and retain jobs, redevelop vacant and contaminated properties into great places to live and work, and use public/private partnerships to benefit the citizens of Lansing. As part of our team, the Office and Finance Manager will provide administrative support to the President and LEDC staff as well as oversee the daily office operation of the organization under the direct supervision of the LEDC President. This position requires a high-level of professionalism and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will be outgoing and friendly and able to communicate and work with all types of people and situations. Success in this position requires a strong sense of commitment, a deep understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion, a willingness to learn and the desire to help people, community, and business in the Lansing region.

This position has functional responsibility over all accounting/financial services, oversees and approves all accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll/benefits, grants, and membership administration. The Office and Finance Manager will ensure that correct internal control systems and procedures are in place to support effective program implementation, monitoring of income and expense to Board approved budgets along with conducting audits and financial reporting. The position will serve as the principal liaison to the external auditor and accounting services provider.

This position will advise the President and CEO regarding revenue enhancement and cost containment strategies. The Office and Finance Manger will prepare, analyze, and interpret periodic financial reports for management information and control. This position will also oversee the budget preparation process.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study preferred, but not required.

Desired Experienced

Experience working with non-profit companies, agencies, or organizations.

• Experience working with governmental organizations at the City, County, State or Federal level
• Experience with monitoring and administrating grants and loans
• Proven knowledge of accounting, budgeting, bookkeeping and financial procedures.

Desired Skills

• Ability to work under pressure, managing a large workload, and meeting deadlines.
• Possess strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; able to communicate with a broad and diverse audience of all levels.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of the Internet and proficient use of QuickBooks, Adobe, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
• Strong strategic thinking and critical thinking skills, forward-thinking abilities.
• Demonstrate capacity for creative planning and implementation.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of self-direction and strong desire to achieve high-level results.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Valid driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle for work purposes.

The LEDC is a nonprofit organization created in 1976 to attract, create and retain business and jobs in the City of Lansing. The LEDC manages the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (LBRA) which redevelops redevelop vacant, underutilized, or contaminated properties in the City. The LEDC also manages the Lansing Tax Increment Financing Authority (TIFA) and four Corridor Improvement Areas (CIA) in Lansing. For more information go to: (Website)

All information received is held in the highest confidence. This position requires a full criminal and credit background check.

Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, the LEDC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and/or training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lansing, MI 48933: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location