General Description:
Under the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance position is responsible for overall fiscal administration of Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA) in accordance with the policies established by NCCAA’s Board of Directors, OMB-Uniform Guidance, and TXGMS. This role requires strong attention to details and strong communication skills.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manages the Sage Intacct fund accounting system for a non-profit organization.
- Supervises and reviews Accounting Staff and production.
- Designs, operates and implements accounting policies and procedures to meet the cost, internal control, and compliance requirements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the standards applicable to financial audits subject to CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance.
- Prepares budget, annually and monthly, and cash forecasts.
- Prepares and submits expenditure reports and reimbursement requests to funding sources in a timely manner.
- Prepares budget expenditure reports for Program Directors/Managers, and meets frequents to review financial results and anticipated changes.
- Assists Program Directors/Managers in producing their prospective annual budgets.
- Reviews and Approves bi-weekly Payroll.
- Prepares and presents financial reports to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee.
- Prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
- Oversees the annual single audit and retirement plan (403b) audit.
- Leads preparation and effectively communicates with and assists external auditors during annual financial and compliance audits.
- Prepares memorandums and letters of correspondence to outside vendors pertaining to accounting matters.
- Prepare quarterly Building depreciation reports, monthly bank reconciliation, and various cost allocation worksheets.
- Conducts all G/L reconciliations.
- Coordinates/Completes all year-end encumbrance liquidations and carry-forward balances.
- Maintains control and accountability of fixed asset inventory.
- Participates in executive leadership, planning, and development meetings, including travel as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Minimum and Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Requires BA/BBA/MBA degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in non-profit or grant accounting, or 2 years of direct experience as a Controller in non-profit..
- Bi lingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
- Computer literacy, including database management, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, and email.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, written and verbal
- Knowledge of Mission, CSBG Organizational Standards, and Texas Administrative codes.
- Ability to gather relevant data, conduct an analysis, and arrive at conclusions in order to develop recommendations for management action on various budget-related issues.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Fund Accounting for non-profits, GAS, GAAP and GAAS, chart of accounts, general ledger, payroll procedures and laws, financial statement preparation, accounts payable procedures, and development and management of an internal control system.
- Demonstrates effective leadership, management, organizational development and training skills.
- Customer service orientation with the ability to effectively communicate regularly with internal customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service.
- Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness; keep detailed, accurate, and complete records and documentation as needed.
- Meet the physical qualifications required as outlined in the job description.
- Nueces County Community Action Agency will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled persons.
Physical Activity/Working Conditions:
- Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and periodically as indicated by the regional Texas Department of State Services or local health authority.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License (minimum, Class C), and pass Motor Vehicle record check.
- Must dress in neat appropriate business attire and is professional in appearance and mannerisms.
- Must maintain a high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Work in Environment; standard office space with low to medium decibel levels and direct lighting.
- To conduct this job, an individual must be able to perform all essential job functions satisfactorily.
- Reasonable accommodation, in compliance with the ADA, may be made to enable any qualified person with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
On the job, physical demands and essential duties:
- Lift (up to 25 lbs.)
- Reach above shoulder level and use fine motor skills
- Sit, Stoop, squat, crawl and kneel
- Hearing and Visual
- Stand, squat, walk, push/pull
- Manage objects (Manual Dexterity)
Nueces County Community Action Agency adheres all laws and regulations reacted to EEOC, IDEA, ADA, HR-ADEA, HR-EPA, HR-PDA, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, WC, TWC, HIPPA, CCL, and HHS.
Nueces County Community Action Agency changes peoples lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
The Nueces County Community Action Agency is a non-profit organization serving residents in our community in an effort to reduce or eliminate poverty through a comprehensive approach. We focus on multiple needs through a wide-range approach. We are fortunate to have partnerships with many community organizations, businesses and school districts.
Our Agency prides itself by operating under the direction of a tripartite board which includes representatives of public officials, representatives of organizations and representatives of the low-income community.
The Board of Directors, staff and community partners strive to eliminate the causes of poverty and to help each family transition out of poverty. It is our goal to serve family, community and agency by adhering to our mission. To that end, we will be relentless in our efforts to fulfill the “Promise of Community Action!”