Finance Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $80,000 per year

Join the leadership team at Mid Michigan Community Action Agency as our next Finance Director and play a key role in advancing our mission through strong financial leadership and stewardship. We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about fiscal excellence, organizational growth, and using their expertise to support meaningful work in the communities we serve.

This is more than just a job - its an opportunity to be part of a collaborative leadership team at an organization that truly values its people. We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including 17 paid holidays each year, generous paid vacation and sick time, and an outstanding agency-funded retirement contribution of 4% after one year of service and 8% after five years (no employee match required).

If youre looking for a rewarding career where your financial expertise can make a real difference, while working alongside great people in a mission-driven environment, wed love to hear from you.

General Responsibilities

• Providesstrategicoversight ofallagencyfinancial operations.
• Ensuresregulatorycompliance with federal and state regulations, andlong-termfinancial stability necessary to advance the mission ofMidMichiganCommunity Action.
• Leadsbudgeting, financial reporting,fundaccounting,andauditfunctions.
• Establishes andmaintainsstrong internal controls and financial systems.
• Delivers financial analysis and insight to inform leadership decision-making.
• Serves as a strategic financial partner to the Executive Director and Leadership Team providing financial insight and support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the agencys annual budget, multi-year projections, and long-term fiscal plans.
• Provide financial analysis, modeling, and guidance to support executive decision-making.
• Maintain and strengthen internal control systems to reduce financial risk, ensureappropriate segregationof duties, and safeguard agency assets.
• Oversee day-to-day financial functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and general ledger integrity.
• Ensuretimelyandaccuratemonthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure operational stability.
• Ensureaccurateallocation of grant expenditures, cost allowability, and adherence to OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Work closely with directors to support grant budgeting, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Single Audit;oversee collection of documentation;and prepare keyelements such as the SEFA and variousauditschedules.
• Developcrosstrainingplans and workflow redundancy within the finance team to ensure continuity of operations and reduce organizational risk.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and funder regulations as well as agency policies.
• Supervise and develop finance staff, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
• Providefinancial insight and support to the Leadership Team to promote effective use of program funds.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for theleadership teamandBoard of Directorsand serve as the staff liaisonto theFinance Committee& Board Treasurer.
• Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities in clear, accessible terms.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of aBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.CPA,MBAor equivalent preferred.
• At least5 to 7yearsof experience in nonprofit fund accounting andmulti-grantfinancial management.
• Strong understanding of federal and state grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance.
• Experience leading or supporting Single Audits.
• Supervisory experience anddemonstratedleadership abilities.
• Advancedproficiencywith accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Additional Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office cubicle environment and requires the ability tooperatestandard office equipment.
• Must be able to perform light physical activities associated with an office environment, including occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds and frequent movement within the workplace
• Musthave Proficient Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet).Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in afast-pacedenvironment.
• Mustpossessthe ability to prioritize and complete tasksin order todeliver desired outcomeswithinallocatedtime frames.
• Mustbe willing to accept new challenges.
• The ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.
• Must havegood communicationand organizationalskills, andbe able to work effectively with people.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid drivers license, provide proof of insurance, pass State PoliceCriminal Clearance Checkand MMCAAs Insurance Carriers driving record review.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including the review of criminal records, abuse, neglect,finger printing,and sex offender registriesat any time during employment.
• Mustcomply withthe Agency's smoke-free and drug-free policies.
• Understand the importance of daily work attendance.