Divisional Finance Director

Overview Position: Divisional Finance Director Department: Finance Availability of Position: December 1, 2024 Schedule: Full Time Reporting Relationship: Divisional Secretary for Business Administration Salary and Grade:  salary - commensurate with experience and education; salary grade - 21 The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including: Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time. Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment) Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life Flexible Spending Accounts Remitted Tuition Program Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Most importantly - a job with a good purpose! Position Overview:         The Divisional Finance Director (DFD) plans, develops, administers, leads, and supervises The Salvation Army's Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Divisional (PENDEL) Finance Department, which includes the accounting, finance, and personnel functions, as well as oversees the strategic planning and evaluation of these operations, ensuring they are effective, efficient, and compliant to all legal requirements, standards, and regulations. In addition, the DFD oversees the development, administration, and maintenance of the corps and divisional budgets and monitors to ensure compliance, as well as collaborates with Divisional Leadership and Corps Officers to ensure programs are supported efficiently. Finally, the DFD collaborates with the Community Relations and Development team to ensure fundraising efforts are supported and monitored for efficiency and success. Responsibilities Description of Position: Manage and direct the daily operations of the PENDEL Finance Department to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of all assigned operations. Responsible for supervision and deployment of all Finance Department staff, including the hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes. Ensure the Divisional Secretary for Business Administration (DSBA) is informed monthly of the financial condition of all units within the Division. Serve as a member of Command Finance Council, and as Secretary of the Command Finance Council, as needed. Ensure maintenance of effective internal controls to provide for the safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements. Ensure Divisional compliance with GAAP, with guidance from the Territorial Finance Department. Ensure adherence to organizational fiscal policies and procedures, as well as develop supplemental fiscal policy and procedures as necessary. Ensure compliance with all organizational reporting requirements and contract financial reporting requirements for private or public funding, licensing, or regulatory agencies. Oversee budget construction and approval process for all units within the PENDEL Division. Oversee fiscal year end consolidation for the PENDEL Division. Review and approve Contracts through the Contracts Database. Review and approve estate distributions and withdrawals through the Estates Database. Review and approval of items submitted via Delegation of Authority for finance. Establish business relationships with banks and other financial institutions as needed. Ensure all bank accounts are covered by official Powers of Attorney, issued in accordance with organizational policy. Ensure completion of the Officer Tax Grant calculation process for the PENDEL Division. Ensure completion of the annual Officer vehicle fringe benefit calculation. Maintain a working knowledge of TSA Orders and Regulations, official policy directives, and Minutes relating to all areas of assignment and supervision. Maintain inventory of the Divisional vehicle fleet, work with the Divisional Commander for the deployment, sale, disposition of vehicle fleet. Responsible for procurement of vehicles for the Divisional Headquarters fleet. Manage Smart Data approval for designated positions. Manage employee cell phone plan. Serve as a member of the PENDEL Mission Alignment Council, Stewardship Review Committee, and Contracts Compliance Committee. Attend Corps or Area Services Advisory Board meetings, as needed or requested. Complete Annual Command Review schedules, as assigned. Perform annual evaluations of direct subordinates. Complete all special projects, as assigned by the DSBA. Perform any other duties, as assigned or requested by the DSBA. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post. Qualifications Requirements:  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, as well as Master's Degree in Business Administration. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant. Fifteen or more years of accounting experience in a computerized environment, part of which should be in non-profit accounting. 10 or more years of successful fiscal management experience with government and public funding sources. 8 or more years of successful experience in a not-for-profit finance supervisory leadership role. Working knowledge of organizational accounting software. Proficient in the development and creation of financial reports. Experience in Salvation Army operations is strongly preferred. Proficient in the Microsoft Office. Excellent written, oral and presentation skills. Able to teach and give constructive guidance. Able to work independently, as well as within a complex team. Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet The Salvation Army's insurance requirements. Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks prior to employment: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check along with renewals every five years. Must have an understanding of and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army. Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below. External candidates interested in this position please apply online at   Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at         No Phone Calls Please. Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 10/1/2024_____________________________________________________________ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The Salvation Army's Mission Statement 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. Requisition No. 2274

Created: 2024-11-02