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Northwest Florida State College · 1 day ago

Director, Finance & Accounting - Foundation - Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Northwest Florida State College is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting for its Foundation. The role involves leading financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing accounting transactions, and preparing financial reports for stakeholders.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Ensures and maintains integrity of the Foundation's chart of accounts

Maintains and verifies the integrity of donor database to financial database, identifies and rectifies discrepancies

Manages all accounting transactions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank and investment portfolio reconciliations for monthly and annual closings

Maintains internal controls with accuracy and completeness while following GASB standards. Assures compliance with financial and investment policies and procedures. Recommends revised and/or new policies and procedures as needed

Performs cash analysis to ensure Foundation's cash needs are met. Verifies proper fund account numbers and signatories on all invoices. Provides initial approval/disapproval of all invoices with final approval given by the Executive Director

Manages annual external audit and 990 preparations including appropriate schedules. Prepares various Federal, State and Local reports and analyses as they become necessary

Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial and budget reports for the Foundation Board, Foundation committees, and various stakeholders for the purpose of forecasting, tracking and evaluating the financial health of the Foundation

Leads all Finance Committee meetings. Participates in all Foundation Board meetings

Serves as the liaison for operational assets owned by the Foundation, including timber and investment property. Acts as primary Foundation liaison for banking, investment, auditor, College Finance and insurance relationships

Tracks financial metrics such as campaign goals, gift and pledge commitments, and other analytical reporting requirements

Develops and maintains annual scholarship budget and conducts scholarship audit and reconciliation for payment

Manages Document Retention and Destruction procedure for the Foundation

As part of the College's risk management tool, annual mandatory compliance training is required

Performs assignments and special projects as requested

Qualification

Non-profit accountingFinancial reportingBudget managementSpreadsheet softwareAccounting transactionsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, finance or a related field and at least seven (7) years of experience working in the accounting/finance field with a preference for accounting experience in a non-profit environment; or equivalent combination of education and related experience required

Possess strong verbal, written, organization and intrapersonal skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, benefactors, and the general public

Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet, report writing software and non-profit accounting software

Strong computer skills including, but not limited to Word, Excel and Microsoft Office

Self-motivated and ability to work as a team member in a collegial environment