POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title of Position: SBN FINANCE LEAD
Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $65,000 - $70,000/Salary
Locations of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY
About the Position:
The SBN Finance Lead provides high level leadership and guidance of the financial operations for the North/Central/Nassau Shared Business Network and assigned finance contract services to Associations and SBNs across New York State. The position develops and maintains effective working relationships among SBN staff, including Finance Staff and Executive Directors and is responsible for delivering services under the North/Central/Nassau SBN scope of services agreement and any agreements with other SBNs, Associations or Extension Administration. The SBN Finance Lead exercises professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in oversight of the financial operations. The position will provide short term backstop of local finance needs during vacancies or other times of need.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, and experience relevant to the role; or Associate’s Degree in Accounting and at least 4 years’ transferrable program/functional experience.
- Experience to include budget preparation and management, accounts receivable/payable tracking, expense/revenue tracking, cash flow tracking, reconciliation, reporting, compliance, and grants/contracts management.
- High-level skills in spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), accounting software, word processing (Microsoft Word), and internet, cloud-based software. Demonstrated ability to perform advanced spreadsheet and database functions including creating, analyzing, reporting and maintaining electronic spreadsheets and databases.
- Knowledge of financial operations as well as grant/proposal procedures. Thorough knowledge of, and experience with, accounting policies, practices, procedures and systems.
- Ability to work well both in a team setting and independently, and to initiate, organize, and implement established goals, while meeting established milestones.
- Judgment, discretion, and confidentiality are critical to this position.
- Experience in training or team leadership.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Analyze information received
- Know your audience
- Anticipate outcome
- Moderate travel (approximately 25%) will be required throughout New York State.
- Ability to clearly communicate (read, write and speak) in English.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, Internet and visual channels.
- Ability to provide training and training materials using various techniques and technologies.
- Ability to transport supplies and equipment with or without accommodation.
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Excellent benefits package upon employment and based on eligibility, to include, but not limited to: New York State Health Insurance Program; dental insurance; New York State Employee Retirement System; vacation, personal and sick leave; etc. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Attention Applicants: Please be aware of the following – If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. PSLF forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
All Applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by October 11, 2024.
www.ccejefferson.org and click on “jobs.”
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