Finance Director

Description:

The Director of Finance is a highly responsible executive position that directs and oversees all finance and accounting operations and reporting, and key administrative and strategic functions. The Director of Finance reports to the Executive Director and has regular interaction with the ACC Board, Finance Committee, department heads, major contractors, HOA managers/Board members, and Anthem residents. Of critical importance is the Director of Finance’s capacity to bring a positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented leadership style to the Finance Department and organization.

• Serve as a member of the executive management team of the organization including strategic direction, culture setting, decision making, and working with the board of directors, as necessary.
  
• Lives according to and promotes the Anthem Community Council�s values.
  
• Provide support to other directors of the Executive Management Team as needed, support other staff members with the information they need to execute their respective assignments, and provide constituents such as residents, board members, and advisors with the information they require.
  
• Supervise and manage the workload and staffing for all finance/accounting staff with their daily duties and assignments, performance management, attendance, and all matters relating to their successful employment within the finance department. Evaluate employees, their workload, skills, and abilities. Provide opportunities for personal development for employees.
  
• Supervise and/or execute the day-to-day functions of accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial statements, banking, reconciliations, internal controls, audit, etc. Provide accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting as required and necessary.
  
• Provide support, manage the process, and implement the annual budget.
  
• Supervise and/or manage all the cash and investments of the organization including banking relationships, financial advisor relationships, investment accounts, reserve accounts, risk management funds, etc. to minimize risk and maximize low risk return.
  
• Manage the process of collections of assessments from residents.
  
• Manage the process of resale and disclosures when properties exchange owners.
  
• Document, manage, and develop all the internal and external processes for day-to-day transactions of the ACC. Additionally process HOA- related assessment payments.
  
• Represent the organization for risk management and organizational insurance. Negotiate policies with insurance carriers for general liability, directors and officers, fraud, tanks, marine inland, etc. to protect the organization.
  
• Manage all payment systems including electronic payments, ACH, credit/debit cards, checks, cash, etc. in a secure and accurate manner for the benefit of the organization.
  
• Coordinate efforts with the Information Technology staff and oversee IT implementation specifically related to the finance and accounting software as necessary to maintain security, efficiency, accessibility as necessary to keep the systems working appropriately and securely. This includes decision making relative to the vendors used, systems selected, and interactions required for a �seamless†and accurate IT infrastructure.
  
• Responsible for physical asset recordkeeping. This includes keeping records on acquisition, maintenance, and disposition in the normal course of business. Also includes managing the reserves fund, enhancements fund, and the foundation.
  
• Organize and manage any type of project related to finance, accounting, etc. as directed by the Executive Director. Some projects may be self-directed, others put forth by the Executive Director.
  
• Adhere to GAAP, FASB, Fund accounting, and other industry-standard finance and accounting practices.
  

Requirements:

• Education: Minimum BS degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field. MBA or similar graduate degree and advanced certifications in finance and accounting preferred (CPA, CMA, etc.).
  
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years (10 plus years preferred) of progressively responsible financial management experience, including management position with supervisory responsibilities and oversight of complex accounting and finance operations. Substantive experience with all senior-level Financial Management responsibilities, as noted in the above profile, is ideal. Financial management experience with local government or nonprofit community management associations similar to the Anthem Community Council is desirable.
  
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The Director of Finance must have exceptional knowledge of GAAP, and finance and business management principles and best practices; exceptional analytical and communication skills to analyze and present complex financial matters; advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in Outlook and Word; and accrual-based fund accounting expertise. A working knowledge of Caliber, Village Management or similar HOA management software is desirable. In order to succeed in this critical leadership role, the following attributes are necessary: an open and participatory management style; the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; strong negotiation and report writing skills; and a passion for teamwork, staff development and knowledge transfer.
  

• Must be physically and intellectually capable of operating a personal computer, printer, phone, and various other routine business equipment items.
  
• Ability to see well enough to read faint or partially obscured writing or printing.
  
• Must be able to speak, read and write English so that various types of communication may be conducted with people of various levels of education and capabilities both in-person and over the phone.
  
• Perform physical activities (possibly for extended periods of time) that require considerable use of your arms and legs and move your whole body, with a full range of motions including walking, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, lifting, and carrying.
  
• Position requires the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds force to move or lift objects.
  
• Must be able to transport oneself around the office, community, facilities, and grounds as needed.
  

• Must be able to work efficiently on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes, and delays.
  
• Must remain alert to working conditions and safety, health, and environmental concerns.
  
• Must be able to work effectively with a positive attitude and demeanor in an environment which may be stressful due to the nature of the position.
  
• The position will primarily be working indoors in a controlled climate but may include working in an outdoor setting throughout the year.
  

Official hours are Monday through Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must also be available to be flexible and work additional hours to ensure proper execution of job responsibilities including attending Board of Director meetings, committee meetings, external meetings, special events, and non-traditional hours handling priority or emergency communications