Senior Director of Accounting and Finance

POSITION TITLE : Senior Director of Accounting and Finance LOCATION : Louisville, KY STATUS : Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt PROGRAM : Finance REPORTS TO : Chief Financial Officer INTRODUCTION : Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements. BENEFITS : Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following: Health and Wellness Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) Health and Wellness Program Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account Short Term Disability MetLife Legal Plans Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance (company paid) 403b retirement plan with company fund matching Employee discounts *Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) * All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one Work Culture Commitment Committee Justice Committee Integrity Committee Compassion Committee DE&I Committee Retention Committee Training & Development VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program VOA University - Staff Development VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS : The Senior Director of Accounting and Finance is a key member of the Finance team. This position works with all members of the Finance Team and Administrative Team as well as Program Managers and Directors across our business units. Responsibilities include monthly internal and external financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, monthly/quarterly grant billing and reporting, and the annual budget process. WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE : Must Requirements : • A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with five or more years of accounting experience, or a related education/experience combination. • Proven experience using small to mid-market general ledger software packages. • Proficient at Microsoft Office products. • The ability to effectively handle confidential information and materials. • Proven oral and written communication skills. • Strong financial and analytical abilities with the ability to collect, analyze, and present accurate results. • The ability to work independently and execute responsibilities in a high volume, deadline oriented environment; the willingness and ability to organize, implement, and complete multiple tasks with limited direction; can maintain accurate documentation and perform quality work with accuracy and attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications : • MBA degree and /or CPA designation RESPONSIBILITIES : • Work in coordination with the Controller and Program Directors on the annual budget process for 120+ departments. • With assistance of other Finance team members, track expenditures of assigned grants via Excel and utilizing reports and data extracts from Great Plains accounting system and Management Reporter. • Identify opportunities to modify grant budgets to ensure all program expenditures are covered. • Prepare and/or review assigned balance sheet reconciliations. • Utilize reporting software (Management Reporter) to generate internal and external monthly and quarterly reports and coordinate distribution with Finance team. • Prepare assigned journal entries in Great Plains. • Assist with allocation of shared costs across programs. • Continuously search for improvements to streamline accounting and finance processes. • Assist with the annual external audit process, including preparing supporting schedules and gathering supporting documentation requested. • Establish a regular meeting schedule with program operations team members to keep them informed of current financial status of their programs compared to budget and total grant funding. • Assist with the identification of any deficiencies in the accounting internal controls and the development of compensating/alternate controls to strengthen the identified weaknesses. • Other projects as assigned. • Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) duties as assigned. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2024-10-20