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Director of Finance

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West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Full-time

United Way of Palm Beach County has a great opportunity for an experienced Director of Finance looking to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in Palm Beach County.  We are a high performing organization offering competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package.  We take great pride in becoming an employer of choice! 

The Director of Finance oversees company general ledger, produces financial reports for all internal and external financial statement users and supervises the day to day operations of the financial reporting, accounts receivable and accounts payable area for the organization.  Manages budget oversight and actual expenses for the operating fund and grant programs. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations and is responsible for the Accounting Team. 

Areas of Responsibility: 

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise Controller and other Finance Department personnel providing guidance with procedures, coding, computer applications, and issue resolution necessary to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the accounting data
  • Provide advice and counsel regarding financial issues and controls to the President and Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations
  •  Oversees company general ledger and budget management functions, (including preparation of the annual budget)
  • Prepares monthly and annual financial statements for review, (including explanations for variance analysis)
  • Maintain compliance with accounting standards, government regulations, and tax laws
  • Develops procedures and systems for use in ensuring financial control and availability of data for analysis
  • Analyze financial policies and procedures for the whole organization and, with the consent of Senior management, implements needed improvements
  • Attends organizational, departmental and committee meetings as directed
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations

 

Educational Background: 
Accounting degree required, CPA preferred
Skills/Experience: 

Standards:

  • Ability to promote excellent performance in self and others  Ability to solve problems independently, effectively, and creatively
  • Demonstrates attention to details
  • Ability to conduct research, study and synthesize data, and establish priorities, strategies, policies, and procedures
  • Flexibility and ability to work on multiple high-priority projects
  • Demonstrates outstanding accounting and financial management skills 
  • Nonprofit experience preferred
  • MIP experience a plus
  • Minimum of five years of progressive financial management experience
  • Minimum of five years of supervisory experience Computer literate and ability to learn accounting software and database
  • Physical Requirements:

    Ability to perform the above responsibilities

Compensation/Benefits: 

Relocation expenses: Not paid

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 22 2017
Active Until: 
Sep 23 2017
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit