The Institute for Human Services Looking for Director of Finance at Honolulu, HI Full Time

Summary:

Provide oversight in managing all financial tasks and the planning and direction of the accounting operations in the organization. The Finance Director manages the relationships with banks, government funders and the financial community and provides financial strategic support that ensures successful program outcomes for the agency.

Essential Functions:

• Leads the development of the financial well-being of the organization by providing financial projections, preparing growth plans, contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations, and establishing functional objectives that align with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Establishes finance operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies, designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and implementing change.
• Responsible for the overall management of accounting staff and finance & accounting functions.
• Implements proper human resource management practices to recruit, engage, train, develop, coach, discipline, and retain high performing fiscal staff.
• Works closely with the CAO, Executive Director and management team to formulate, recommend and document financial strategies, objectives, goals, guidelines and accounting procedures for the organization.
• Ensures proper and secure cash handling, payment transmittals and processing through secure banking methods such as electronic deposits, online and electronic payments and transactions, corporate credit cards, back-up for authorized signatures on checks, and regular account reconciliations and audits.
• Oversees cash flow management of the organization and its schools.
• Oversees and audits the proper bid and award contract and procurement processes with vendors who are registered and approved to do business in Hawaii.
• Monitors and ensures appropriate cash flow and timely processing of accounts payable and receivable.
• Schedules and ensures the completion of the timely, proper and accurate preparation of financial statements by internal staff and annual audit preparation according to the finance and accounting procedures and reporting requirements of the organization.
• Oversees, guides, and ensures accuracy in the preparation and timely distribution of reports and records.
• Prepares financial and related management reports.
• Performs accounting functions and tasks as required including accounting software entries, review and approval of invoices, creation of reports, and others.

• Assists in developing grant and vendor request for proposals (RFP) and in evaluating grantor and vendor proposals in accordance with procurement policies.

Other Duties:

• Ensure compliance with Local, State and Federal government requirements.
• Support the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to ensure that the organization is operating within acceptable fiscal standards and goals.
• Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the fiscal and operating condition of IHS to the Chief Administrative Officer.
• Attend all mandatory training, general staff and department meetings as directed.
• Perform other duties and accept responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has overall supervisory responsibility for the Finance team. May have daily supervisory responsibility of community volunteers who are providing assistance with special projects or assignments that further and/or support the department and/or the mission of IHS. The responsibility when assigned, includes ensuring volunteers are working safely, are monitored and supported to have a positive volunteer experience.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Regular Full-time classification. General business hours Monday through Friday, including some evenings and weekends. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the organization.

Competencies:

• Leadership
• Accounting and Reporting
• Management Reporting and Analysis
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving/Decision Making

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of Accounting principles and systems.
• Strong leadership and organization skills with an excellent ability to communicate (written/verbal) effectively.
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and prepare budgets in a timely manner; Familiar with grant writing and reporting processes. Proficient in Accounting and Microsoft Office software.
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to mission.
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field.
• At least five years of strong Accounting experience
• Two years non-profit experience supervising a small team.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a CPA certification.
• Seven to ten years Accounting experience in non-profit setting.
• Experience with MIP Accounting software and Fund Level Budgets.

IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free workplace and an employer of National Service.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
IHS is an essential services employer. We require face coverings, social distancing and provide full PPE. Frequent cleaning per CDC guidelines in effect.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: One location