Overview
The Salvation Army's Massachusetts Divisional Headquarters is hiring aDivisional Finance Directorand offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!
Location : 25 Shawmut Rd, Canton, MA
Pay Range : up to $240K depending upon qualifications and experience
Exemption : Exempt
Core Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm
The Divisional Finance Director (DFD) plans, develops, administers, leads, and supervises The Salvation Army's Massachusetts Divisional Finance Department, which includes the accounting, finance, and personnel functions, as well as oversees the strategic planning and evaluation of these operations, ensuring they are effective, efficient, and compliant to all legal requirements, standards, and regulations. In addition, the DFD oversees the development, administration, and maintenance of the corps and divisional budgets and monitors to ensure compliance, as well as collaborates with Divisional Leadership and Corps Officers to ensure programs are supported efficiently. Finally, the DFD collaborates with the Advancement team to ensure fundraising efforts are supported and monitored for efficiency and success.
Manage and direct the daily operations of the Massachusetts Finance Department to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of all assigned operations.
Responsible for supervision and deployment of all Finance Department staff, including the hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes.
Ensure the Divisional Commander is informed monthly of the financial condition of all units within the Division.
Serve as a member of Command Finance Council, and as Secretary of the Command Finance Council.
Ensure maintenance of effective internal controls to provide for the safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements.
Ensure Divisional compliance with GAAP, with guidance from the Territorial Finance Department.
Ensure adherence to organizational fiscal policies and procedures, as well as develop supplemental fiscal policy and procedures as necessary.
Ensure compliance with all organizational reporting requirements and contract financial reporting requirements for private or public funding, licensing, or regulatory agencies.
Oversee budget construction and approval process for all units within the Massachusetts Division.
Oversee fiscal year end consolidation for the Massachusetts Division.
Review and approve Contracts through the Contracts Database.
Review and approve estate distributions and withdrawals through the Estates Database.
Review and approval of items submitted via the Delegation of Authority for finance.
Establish business relationships with banks and other financial institutions as needed.
Ensure all bank accounts are covered by official Powers of Attorney, issued in accordance with organizational policy.
Ensure completion of the Officer Tax Grant calculation process for the Massachusetts Division.
Ensure completion of the annual Officer vehicle fringe benefit calculation.
Maintain a working knowledge of TSA Orders and Regulations, official policy directives, and Minutes relating to all areas of assignment and supervision.
Maintain inventory of the Divisional vehicle fleet, work with the Divisional Commander for the deployment, sale, and disposition of vehicle fleet.
Responsible for procurement of vehicles for the Divisional Headquarters fleet.
Manage Smart Data approval for designated positions.
Manage employee cell phone plan.
Serve as a member of the Massachusetts Mission Alignment Council, Stewardship Review Committee, and Contracts Compliance Committee
Attend Corps or Area Services Advisory Board meetings, as needed or requested by DC
Complete Annual Command Review schedules, as assigned.
Perform annual evaluations of direct subordinates.
Complete all special projects, as needed or assigned by the DC
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, as well as master's degree in business administration or finance related field
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant.
Fifteen or more years of accounting experience in a computerized environment, part of which should be in non-profit accounting.
10 or more years of successful fiscal management experience with government and public funding sources.
8 or more years of successful experience in a not-for-profit finance supervisory leadership role.
Working knowledge of organizational accounting software.
Proficient in the development and creation of financial reports.
Experience in Salvation Army operations is strongly preferred.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office.
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
Able to teach and give constructive guidance.
Able to work independently, as well as within a complex team.
Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet The Salvation Army's insurance requirements.
Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Job LocationsUS-MA-Canton
Job ID 2025-14013
Category Finance
Type Regular Full-Time
