DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

JOB TITLE : Director of Finance

COMPONENT: Finance

SALARY RANGE : $90,000 - $115,000/Annually

CLASSIFICATION : Exempt/Executive

NOTE: Only applications that include both, a resume & cover letter will be considered

Every TAP employee shares in TAPs responsibility to Mobilize Community Resources in support of TAPs anti-poverty efforts.

DEFINITION AND PURPOSE:

Functions in an administrative role to oversee and be responsible for the operations of the Finance Department within the organization.

ORGANIZATIONAL DETAILS:

The Agencys annual revenues are between $29 million and $32 million per year and include multiple federal and state funding sources. TAP has a June 30 fiscal year end, with a requirement to file an audited financial statement with the Federal Clearinghouse by March 31 of each year. The agency employs approximately 225 employees. TAP owns and operates several LLCs, the largest of which is The Dumas Center for Artistic and Cultural Development.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

Supervised by: TAP President

Supervises: Finance Staff

Coordinates with: Management and TAP Team Members

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in carrying out the plans and the activities of the Finance component of TAP;

• Manages the preparation and administration of TAPs budget and advises other TAP officials regarding the same;
• Manages the submission of reports and timely draw-downs of accounts receivable;
• Manages other components with the development and implementation of financial systems;
• Advises TAP officials on all financial matters of TAP;
• Manages the establishment and maintenance of the financial and accounting system for TAP;
• Manages the preparation of annual fiscal statements;
• Manages the preparation of other reports of the fiscal condition of TAP;
• Prepares RFPs for matters such as independent auditors, pension and health care administration;
• Manages independent auditors with the review of TAP financial records;
• Manages maintaining liability insurance to cover all risks;
• Overseas in the planning and implementation of new or recommended changes in the fiscal control and data processing systems;
• Overseas in updating the financial procedures manual as required;
• Works closely with other organizations rending technical assistance and promoting agency goals;
• Other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of fiscal controls, laws and regulations governing receipt, custody and expenditures of federal money under agency contracts;
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices;
• Ability to evaluate financial systems and efficiently formulate and install applicable methods, procedures, forms and records;
• Ability to prepare informative reports;
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate work of subordinate employees;
• Ability to formulate long-range planning;
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationship with others;
• Initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines;
• Prioritize work; coordinate several activities and follow up as required;
• Must have strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong problem-solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis;
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Excel and other accounting software is preferred.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting, finance or business administration. This is to be supplemented with graduate level courses and/or extensive experience in finance, administration, budgeting, federal funding practices and regulations, purchasing and property management.
• MBA and/or CPA highly desirable.
• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in real estate development, property management, and/or construction industry.
• At TAP, we focus on the Whole Family Approach. Whole Family is a family led strategy to achieve set goals. As an employee you may be required to attend Whole Family training and subject to data entry into the agencys software as part of the Whole Family approach and serving clients

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Virginia Operators license with a good driving record and reliable transportation.
• TAP participates in the Virginia DMV Driver Alert Program. Employees who operate a TAP vehicle or their personal vehicle to conduct TAP business may be subject to driver record monitoring through the Virginia DMV Driver Alert Program.
• This position is eligible for remote work upon supervisors approval.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Must pass drug screening. Some positions require positive complete background screening including health, criminal, sex offender and child protective services.
• This position requires the individual to be in the field and must have contact with the office staff and supervisor therefore an agency issued cell phone is necessary.
• Physical activity of this position: use of fingers for picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling, talking and hearing.
• Physical requirements of this position: sedentary work exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Visual acuity requirements requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker will not be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job, and general nature and level of work associated with the job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties that may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given.

We only hire individuals legally eligible for employment in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace

Bilingual ability is a plus

Salary/Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 per year