Finance Manager manages the daily financial activities and functions for an organization including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury. Ensures all financial operations are in compliance with governmental rules and regulations. Being a Finance Manager forecasts and manages a cash flow that meets the needs of the company. Provides guidance to managers in financial reporting objectives and standards to ensure accurate, compliant and useful financial reporting is produced. Additionally, Finance Manager oversees the budget process and works with managers to produce and manage effective budgets. Acts as an advisor to management on regulations and other matters that may impact the financial activities of the company, engaging with outside consultants if applicable. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior manager or director. The Finance Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Finance Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the position. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To participate in the management, supervision, and coordination of the programs and activities of the Finance, Human Resources (HR), and Information Technology (IT) Division; to oversee the fiscal and accounting functions for the agency; to ensure accurate, up-to-date and complete fiscal and data accountability and to safeguard the agency through compliance with applicable governmental standards; in depth understanding of computer operations and administration; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex financial and administrative support to the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners of the Grand Forks Housing Authority (agency).
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
This position receives direct supervision from the Executive Director.
This position exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff to include Accountants, Accounting and Payroll Specialists, and Accounting Technicians. Position also advises all GFHA staff on proper accounting, HR, and IT techniques and processes.
SPECIFICATIONS
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Knowledge:
Current GAAP accounting, HR and IT policies and techniques regarding commercial and assisted residential housing. Knowledge of accounting processes for tenant based and project based rental assistance, and payroll software solutions, to include Department of Housing and Urban Developments (HUD) Secure System and Epic software; Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs; Principles and practices of program development and administration; Principles and practices of public and non-profit budget preparation and administration; Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations; Computer network systems and the Internet.
Skills:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; Financial administration of Federal, state, and local grants in support of agency’s housing and client service programs. Skill in office internet technology, computers, business software, and housing management software.
Abilities:
Manage, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff; Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; Oversee and direct the operations, services, and activities of all financial, HR, and IT functions of the agency and its managed properties; Develop and administer, division goals, objectives and procedures; Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports; Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; Research, analyze, and evaluate new financial, HR, and IT methods and techniques; Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of Experience and Training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Five to seven years of increasingly responsible experience in financial administration, including three or more years of division management as a Manager, Director, or Controller with supervisory responsibility.
Training:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work accounting with a strong knowledge of GAAP. MBA and/or CPA credentials preferred. GFHA utilizes the YARDI Voyager Residential Property Management Software and ADP Payroll Software.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental and Physical Conditions:
Office environment; minimal travel from site to site; work with computers; Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is an exempt position. Competitive salary depending on qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, retirement program, vacation, and sick leave.
Starting Range: $68,285 - $80,000, depending on qualifications
Grand Forks Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or familial status
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