Green Hills Community Action Agency (GHCAA) offers a helping hand to people seeking to break the bonds of poverty. We endeavor to make the community aware of the problems of the low-income.  We serve as an advocate for low-income residents by strengthening communications, mutual understanding and the planning and coordination of programs designed to serve the low-income community. Our mission is to offer services to individuals to become self-sufficient by empowering them to obtain the resources needed to build strong families & communities. GHCAA envisions a world without poverty in which all people have access to necessary resources and are treated with dignity.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Finance Director provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization.  This position supervises the finance unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization.  The Finance Director reports directly to the Executive Director on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs, and the securing of new funding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be an advocate for the Mission and Vision set forth by GHCAA.
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, expense and income reconciliation, reports to funding agencies, and development and monitoring of organizational and contract/grant budgets.
• Responsible for overall management of the day-to-day fiscal operations of the Agency including accounting functions, payroll, ledger and journal entries, property management, receipt of income from funding sources, and bank deposits and withdrawals.
• Develop and implement effective accounting systems, controls, and appropriate journals and ledgers as required by Agency funding sources and Agency management staff.  Maintain orderly filing for all invoices.
• Develop, implement, and update Financial Policies and Procedures Manual. Ensure that policies are being implemented throughout GHCAA.  Assist and advise management on needed policies, procedures, and fiscal management techniques to improve Agency and program financial operations.
• Responsible for receiving and approving program budgets and proposals before submission to funding sources and Area Governing Board.  Assist program directors and the Executive Director in preparing program and Agency budgets.
• Attend Board and subcommittee meetings including being the lead staff on the Finance/Audit Committee (i.e. presenting financials, discussing audit report, review financial policies and procedures, etc.).
• Secure bids for annual Agency audit and oversee audit process.  Ensure that financial statements, records, and related materials are prepared and available for audit.  Lead all program specific financial audits.
• Work closely with the Executive Director in securing appropriate insurance coverage for the Agency such as liability, employee health insurance, worker’s compensation, etc.
• Participate in developing unrestricted revenue streams for GHCAA.
• Stay informed of Federal and state non-profit tax regulations, applicable unemployment insurance regulations, worker’s compensation regulations, and record keeping and reporting requirements of funding sources.
• Active involvement in at least one (1) civic, educational, or service group is preferred.
• Keep work area clean and neat in appearance.
• Regularly set personal development and departmental goals and objectives.
• Train Finance Department and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.  Accept additional training as deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or
• four (4) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred

• Knowledge of GHCAA’s purpose, goals, mission/vision, policies and procedures, and resources.
• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and methods, with the ability to establish, supervise, and maintain a total Agency accounting system, with at least two (2) years of experience in their application. Ability to establish and operate a computerized accounting system.
• Knowledge of program area obtained through at least five (5) years of experience.
• Knowledge of non-profit and applicable federal and state accounting methods and regulations.
• Ability to train and supervise subordinates in Agency accounting methods and techniques.
• Ability to operate basic office machines such as computer, calculator, typewriter, copy machine, etc.
• Knowledge of Federal and state non-profit tax regulations, applicable unemployment insurance regulations, and worker's compensation regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with Agency management staff and others with non-financial backgrounds.
• Must be bondable.
• Possess a valid, current Missouri driver's license and provide proof of insurance.

• Starting at $32.00 per hour.

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 403(b)
• Travel reimbursement

• Minimal travel required.

• Full-time position, 36 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 5:00pm.