First Madera County Hiring for Finance and Operations Manager Job at Madera, CA Full Time

Finance and Operations Manager
About us

First 5 Madera County is a small business in Madera, CA 93638. Our goal is to enhance the lives of children ages 0-5 in our county. We are funder of children support services, resources and an advocate of families.

Position Title: Finance and Operations Manager
Working Schedule: Full-time/Exempt

Range: 30

General Description

Under the direction of and in partnership with the Executive Director, the Finance and Operations Manager leads the agency’s business, accounting, and finance-related tasks. The position is responsible for the following areas: accounting functions, financial reporting, audit activities, monitoring of the investment portfolio, revenues tracking, and agency operations. The Finance and Operations Manager regularly exercises a high degree of independent judgment in providing various responsible and complex services.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Management:

• Oversee the operations and development of the agency’s finance department, including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training, and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Serve as liaison to the agency’s CPA firm.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate fiscal controls and financial reporting.
• Coordinate the agency fiscal operations with CPA consultant and Auditor’s-Controller’s Office to comply with federal and state requirements e.g., monthly reports including balance sheets, statements of revenues and expenses.
• Responsible for all activities related to the financial management of First 5 Madera County, including annual First 5, State and Federal reports.
• Develop and administer in coordination with the Executive Director the Commission’s annual budget; anticipate the need for and prepare budget revisions for Commission approval.
• Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.

Operations Management:

• Develop and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Following the Commission’s Procurement Policy, review the Commission’s needs for goods and services; evaluate lease versus purchasing options and qualifying vendors based on quality and cost.
• Provide general oversight and supervision of the operations department.
• Assist in arranging leases, agreements, contracts, and payments.
• Periodically review and make recommendations for revisions to the operations policies and procedures.
• Serve as liaison to the agency’s Human Resources firm
• Supervise the agency’s Human Resources services and tasks.
• Supervise and monitor the administration and management of the agency’s facilities.

Other:

• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in finance, accounting, business, or a closely related field.
• Three years of paid professional financial management experience in nonprofit finance, for-profit entity, or public agency.
• Two years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Valid California driver’s license and adequate car insurance coverage.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule depending on assignments and to travel within and outside the

County to attend meetings and conferences.

General Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to analyze, adapt and improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of organizational processes.
• Experience in governmental budgeting, audit preparation; accounting functions; all relevant federal and state laws; and GAAP standards.
• Experience with accounting software, statistical analysis tools, and other industry-specific prediction applications
• Proficient Microsoft applications.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Effective communication and public presentation methods and skills; statistical methodology and analysis; effective research and analytical techniques and practices; effective technical and business writing.

Core Competencies

• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, inclusive, tech-savvy, and committed to exceptional customer service.
• Upholds standards of confidentiality and is committed to ethical practice.
• Able to analyze, adapt and improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of organizational processes.
• Actively works toward organizational improvement and professional growth.
• Actively promotes FIRST 5 Core Values and Essential Elements.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in standard office environment with some ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,550.00 – $79,352.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers and employees are required to wear a mask. Common surfaces are sanitized regularly.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Financial management: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location