Director of Finance - Watertown, NY

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - 40 hours per week; flexible to the needs of the department. Required to share time between Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties as determined by the CFO.

Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; Minimum 3 years of accounting experience and at least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred. Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States and pass all background clearances.

Summary/Objective - Support the CFO in the oversight authority of all accounting and financial operations following the guidelines of the agency's business office, Policies and Procedures Manual.

Essential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implement a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
2. Oversee the production of periodic financial reports; ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards. 
3. Provide financial analysis of program performance.
4. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
5. Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the accounting department as assigned or as directed by the CFO.
6. Responsible for updating job descriptions and annual evaluations as assigned
7. Oversight and maintenance of NetSuite Accounting Software
8. Responsible for ensuring the following is managed
   1. Physical Inventory
   2. Agency Financial Reporting
   3. Annual Agency Audit
   4. Other audits, surveys, reporting as assigned
9. Cover duties and responsibilities in the absence of the CFO, to include board meetings
10. Other responsibilities as assigned to ensure department efficiencies.

Competencies –

• Ethical Conduct.
• Time Management.
• Organization Skills.
• Project Management.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

Supervisory Responsibility – Responsible for the oversite of all accounting staff in Jefferson and St. Lawrence County as signed

Work Environment – This position uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, fax machines, etc.  Also involves some travel and engagement in the community. 

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.   The employee will be required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully.  I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.  

AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.

Wage Range - $79,500-$89,835/Year, More based on experience