Finance Director jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Mission : COA Youth & Family Centers nurtures children, supports families, and builds strong and resilient communities - one child, one family, one community at a time.

Opportunity

Join the team to increase our impact as we head into our 118 th year of service! We seek an experienced financial person for the overall management of the financial business of our $7M agency. We also use an external CPA firm. Reporting to the Executive Director, this key position is a member of the Executive Team and involved in agency-level strategic planning and visioning.

This is a full-time, year-round position eligible for benefits. Benefits include generous paid time off, health plans (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, and a great working environment.

Main Job Responsibilities

• Maintain financial accounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ensure effective internal financial controls and adequate cash flow
• Prepare, maintain, and report on internal/external financial records and analyses
• Oversee the annual budget cycle and audit
• Provide financial data and support for grants
• Support department leaders in understanding and managing their financials
• Manage COA’s operations insurance polices

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related
• Five years of high level accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit organization
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Oversight of a budget of at least $3 million per annum
• Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements
• High proficiency in standard office software, especially Excel
• Must be at least 23 years old with a valid driver’s license with a driving record and auto insurance meeting COA’s requirements
• Leadership style that focuses on communication, coaching, and support but is able and willing to discipline appropriately as needed.
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships. Cultural competency. Respect for diversity of all types.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills; extremely detail oriented
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• The physical requirements for this position are the ability to climb stairs and work with and in front of a computer for extended periods of time