FINANCE MANAGER
Location: Albany, NY
Department: Finance
Type: Full-time / Exempt
Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 (yearly)
Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm or 8:30am-4:30pm
Job Ref. # : 0611
Our Mission
St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.
Our Vision
St. Catherine's willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.
Position Overview
Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Finance Manager will carry out general managerial duties, supervise the Finance Department staff, prepare financial and cost reports, daily cash management, assist in and interact with agency auditors and funding sources, and assist in the financial management and fiscal stability of the Agency and Foundation for St. Catherine's Center for Children. This is an on-site position.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field of study, required.
Two years' fiscal management experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.
Knowledge of and familiarity with computer hardware/software, especially Accounting /Financial reporting and Budgeting Systems, HR and Payroll System, Accounts Payable/Expense System.
Proficiency in various computer applications such Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Business Suite (Gmail, Google Docs), and use secure Internet practices.
Demonstrated ability to hire, supervise, develop, promote, discipline and, when necessary, terminate staff.
Excellent organization, planning and project management skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail.
Outstanding communication skills, both orally and in written form.
Have a professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability to day-to-day changes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:
Supervision and mentoring of finance department staff: direct and develop the staff, while being knowledgeable of their functional areas; delegate duties and responsibilities to team members; conduct performance evaluation of staff; provide for cross training of staff; and determine adequate staffing levels for the finance department.
The Finance Manager, in coordination with the CFO, must be available for problem solving, and be a resource for business-related support to all business/program leaders.
Knowledgeable of each functional area of the finances of SCCC Agency and Foundation: AR, AP, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Cost/Labor Distribution, Cash Receipts, GL administration and monthly closing process, Cash Management, and Financial Reporting.
Act as financial resource, along with the CFO, to business/program leaders regarding general financial support, fiscal analysis, program budgets, and financial reporting to funding sources; and seeks guidance and advice from CFO as needed.
Conduct monthly closing of accounts process for SCCC agency and Foundation including month end journal entries, generation of monthly financial reports, and actual to budget variance analysis. Presents statements to CFO for review and approval before distribution of financial reports to Executive Director and Business Leaders.
In coordination with and guidance from the CFO, complete the submission of annual financial reports such as CFR, SSOP, Medical cost report, etc. NYS agencies.
Serve as direct liaison with external auditors in preparation of audit information and schedules with respect to annual audit of the financial statements of the Agency and the Foundation; directly assist with other federal or state audits that may occur.
Monitoring of cash balances and effective use of the bank LOC facility in conjunction with the CFO regarding cash in and out flows to cover obligations.
Monitoring of Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) balances and determining actions plans to reduce aged balances; assist with collection efforts of AR balances and coordinate efforts with CFO; manage timely payment of AP balances.
Oversee preparation of GL journal entries by staff.
Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of the bank and investment accounts. Oversee the Staff Accountant's reconciliation and substantiation of balance sheet account (assets and liabilities) of the agency and the Foundation; follow up and clear any reconciling items or outstanding checks as needed.
In conjunction with CFO, perform financial analysis of actual fiscal performance versus budget for each program/division of the agency and foundation with business leaders to ensure fiscal viability.
Assist CFO for development of budgets for RFPs, contract renewals, grants, etc.
Assist CFO with development of financial manual of policies, procedures and processes covering all financial functions, accounts, and activities.
Maintain current on accounting and financial reporting updates in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and as required by state and federal oversight agencies.
Work collaboratively with Human Resources staff and other departmental personnel to address and resolve issues that cross or straddle the financial area as it relates to payroll.
Perform other financial duties or assist with projects/initiatives as assigned by the CFO.
What We Offer You*
Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
$600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
$500 Employee Referral Bonus
We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution
403b Retirement Savings Plan
Life Insurance - Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
Tuition Reimbursement* & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
Our Commitment to Embrace & Foster Mindfulness, Relevance, Respect and Solidarity.
*To qualify, certain conditions may apply
About Us
St. Catherine's Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more.
St. Catherine's is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. We are invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.
EEO Statement
St. Catherine's Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.
If you would like to learn more about us or one of our many programs, please visit our website at: www.st-cath.org
