Finance Director

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Reports to: President, Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development

Major Functions: Ensures the financial well-being of the organization by handling the financial operations of the Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development (Partnership), Virginia Career Works-Piedmont Region (VCW-Piedmont) and GO Virginia Region 9.

Financial Responsibilities: Responsible for the fiscal functions of the Partnership, VCW-Piedmont, and GO Virginia in accordance with GAAP, grantor requirements, and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate for grant accounting. VCW-Piedmont is a federally funded program and requires compliance with Uniform Grant Guidance.

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the organization’s fiscal function and performance
• Manages general accounting and cost accounting of funds received from Federal, State, local, and other grantor sources
• Participates in processing of program contractor and vendor invoices; reviews and processes all invoices; ensures proper payroll processing
• Maintains financial operations, prepares cash draw down requests, and manages cash flow to minimize cash on hand
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the staff, Finance Committee, Board of Directors, and grantor organizations, as well as special reports on an as-needed basis
• Prepares, directs, and monitors the annual budget process ensuring a financial plan and performance consistent with organizational goals
• Evaluates and provides technical financial guidance on the impact of regulatory action and policies and procedures issued by funding agencies
• Develops, implements and maintains accounting policies and procedures
• Oversees monthly, quarterly and year-end reconciliation of financial statements
• Prepares proper documents for close-out of WIOA and other employment training grants
• Negotiates indirect cost plan with Department of Labor
• Procures, plans, and organizes external audits
• Provides fiscal information and participates in decision making processes for procurement of vendor and employment service provider contracts
• Works to accomplish other duties deemed necessary to fulfill the fiscal and organizational mission of the Partnership, VCW-Piedmont and GO Virginia.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of grant accounting and financial management
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with fellow staff, Board members and staff of regulatory agencies and accounting firms
• Knowledge of cost accounting and cost allocation plans
• Time management and organization skills with ability to meet tight deadlines
• Skilled at self-management and self-motivation
• Skilled in analyzing and organizing complex data for presentation in an understandable form to others
• Problem solving, decision making skills, and sound judgment in arriving at conclusions
• Collaboration skills
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office products: Windows OS, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Ability to read, interpret and understand complex laws, regulations and policies and communicate them to others
• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce development grants is a plus
• Knowledge of contract administration and procurement preferred

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 4-5 years of finance experience required, including federal funds management
• Experience with the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) would be ideal

Essential Functions: The following physical standards are considered essential functions of the job.

• Sitting. Continuously to perform job functions.
• Bending. Occasionally to acquire supplies, move equipment, set up computers.
• Pushing/Pulling. Occasionally to move equipment and to set up meeting rooms.
• Twisting/Turning. Frequently to access supplies and equipment.
• Reaching. Frequently to access supplies and equipment.
• Written communication. Continuously to correspond with staff, boards, committees, contractors, partner agencies, government representatives and agencies.
• Verbal communication. Continuously to converse, present information, data, and reports.
• Hearing. Continuously to listen to information presented in venues ranging from phone calls to large seating auditoriums. Accommodations such as hearing devices and hearing loops may be utilized.
• Firm grasping. Frequently to perform job function and handle equipment.
• Fine manipulating. Continuously to use equipment, telephone, fax, computer, copier, and printer.
• Lifting. Frequently to transport materials, refreshments, files, handouts and equipment. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Eyesight. Frequently. Sufficient to enable, with any needed assistive devices, the review of hard copy and computer financial records.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Accounting: 4 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Location:

• Charlottesville, VA 22911 (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Application Question:

• Please describe your experience with grant accounting including federal funds management

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction
• Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday