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SUMMARY
The Finance Manager assists the Associate Director of Finance with managing the financial requirements of the organization including preparation of financial analyses of operations and grants, including interim and year-end financial statements with supporting schedules. Also conducts financial analyses for the guidance of management, preparation of audit work papers, external reporting, and maintenance of computer files that support the financial management of the organization.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Oversee timely and accurate general ledger accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and EDEN's policies, including:
a. Thorough understanding of GAAP for not-for-profit organizations
b. Thorough understanding of OMB Single Audit requirements and other applicable Circulars
c. Establishing and monitoring the effectiveness of the internal control environment, including segregation of duties, review and approval protocols, and documentation requirements
2. Supervises administration and reporting of the organization's grant with the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County.
3. Supervises finance staff responsible for preparation of financial statements and reporting for EDEN's real estate portfolio, including Permanent Supportive Housing and EDEN's scattered sites portfolios
4. Supervises employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, and budgeting duties.
5. Coordinates and directs the financial planning, budgeting, and procurement activities of specified areas of the organization.
6. Prepares or directs preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies.
7. Provides direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
8. Analyzes the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed. Advises management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
9. Monitors financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all internal and external requirements are met.
10. Evaluates needs for procurement of funds and makes appropriate recommendations.
11. Develops internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash management, and accounting.
12. Maintains current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
13. Contributes to team efforts by assisting in other duties, as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Adheres to EDEN Inc.'s core values of communication, teamwork, respect, empowerment, humor, skill development, and trust during all activities and presentations to meet agency, department, and individual goals.
2. Adheres to EDEN Inc.'s policies and procedures.
3. Strives to improve work processes within and across agency departments.
4. Meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers.
5. Is accountable for the results of work conducted on individual and collaborative levels.
6. Adheres to ethical, confidential and professional standards and requirements of federal and state laws, as well as the policies of licensing and credentialing boards and funders.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develops employees by providing regular feedback and performance reviews.
2. Creates an environment of teamwork within and across agency departments and partners.
3. Identifies clear goals and monitors progress towards achieving them, in the best interest of the agency.
4. Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of personnel policies; is responsible for the consistent application of the policies.
5. Provides day-to-day direction and feedback on tasks assigned to staff.
6. Takes part in the interviewing of job candidates and provides input during the hiring process.
7. Works collaboratively as part of the EDEN leadership team to refine and implement the agency's strategy.
8. Reviews and approves biweekly timesheets of staff supervised by this position.
9. Reviews and approves time off request of staff supervised by this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, and five years of supervisory experience related to financial management is required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
1. Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
2. Experience in Property Management Accounting
3. Experience with YARDI software a plus
4. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
5. Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
6. Managing one's own time and the time of others.
7. Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
8. Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
9. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
10. Speaking and writing skills to convey information effectively and understand written work-related documents.
11. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making.
12. Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
13. The ability to encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
14. The ability to manage conflict effectively.
15. The ability to clearly express and comprehend information and ideas both orally and in writing.
16. The ability to establish short-term objectives and strategies to achieve them.
17. The ability to work well with diverse personalities.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; talk or hear, in person, in meetings and by telephone; use hands to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; use fingers to type; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; and perform other motions including bending and stooping. The nature of work requires the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. The ability to drive a motorized vehicle is also required. As per EDEN Inc.'s policy, EDEN will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The majority of this job's duties are performed at headquarters although the job requires occasional local travel to off-site locations and/or meetings. The majority of work is performed in a climate-controlled general office environment with minimal noise. Hours of work may exceed normal business hours during peak periods. Potential job conditions include eyestrain from extensive computer use.
This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of EDEN, Inc. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
Mission:
EDEN's mission is to provide housing solutions to people facing the challenges of housing insecurities and homelessness.
Vision:
EDEN recognizes that housing is a basic right of all people, and the first step in helping those vulnerable and disadvantaged transform their lives. We envision, that through our efforts, homelessness will be brief and rare; and every family will have a safe, secure place to call home. We believe housing serves as a foundation to build stable lives, advance independence, and fulfill aspirations.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Equal employment opportunity in full compliance with applicable law will be provided to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.