Divisional Director of Finance

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Chicago Headquarters

 

POSITION TITLE:                  Divisional Director of Finance

LOCATION/DEPT:                 North and Central Illinois Divisional Headquarters

REPORTS TO:                       Chief Divisional Finance Officer

FLSA CATEGORY:               Exempt

STATUS TYPE:                     RFT

PAY GRADE:                         413

PAY RANGE:                         $139,450 - $174,312 

 

JOB SUMMARY

The financial health of the North and Central Illinois Division is maintained through strategically developed, implemented and analyzed budgets, Salvation Army policies and procedures, accounting principles/guidelines and business practices.  The financial management of the Division also complies with all professional and mandated accounting principles and guidelines.

Direction is provided to staff in a manner that ensures a commitment to The Salvation Army’s high standards of productivity, service excellence, timely results and adherence to policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Supervision/Management
   1. Provide overall management and oversight to Corps Accounting, General Fund and Area Command Finance Staff (Chicago and Peoria). In addition, oversight is provided to Kroc Center Finance. Span of Control will consist of full cycle accounting and controlling functions for all NCI Division Accounting and Reporting functions.
   2. Provide training and consultation to Corps Officers and business unit leaders in the areas of planning, execution and evaluation of financial activities or matters, including researching and resolving questions as required.
   3. Provide leadership to Finance department staff across all areas that ensures good customer service to clients, adherence to Salvation Army policies and procedures, timely and accurate reporting, enthusiasm for the goals and objectives of the North and Central Illinois Division and Finance departments, and a high level of commitment to The Salvation Army.
   4. Directly supervise the Central Illinois Area Command Finance Director/Assistant Divisional Finance Director, Director of Accounting – City Fund, Accounting Manager - General Fund, Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and the Finance Assistant.
2. Planning/Administration
   1. Oversee the documentation of workflows and procedures for Corps Accounting, General Fund and Chicago City Fund accounting.
   2. Provide support to the Chief Divisional Finance Officer in the management and planning of both short-term and long-term department goals and objectives.
   3. Provide support to the Chief Divisional Finance Officer as requested.
3. Financial Services/Activities
   1. Oversee and review all NCI Divisional budgets including corps, area commands and DHQ prior to submitting to DFB and THQ for approval ensuring timely submission.
   2. Provide support to the annual budget process as required.
   3. Review all NCI Divisional reports required for submission to THQ/DHQ including quarterly reporting, lease analysis, world services reporting, consolidating financial reports and any other reports as required.
   4. Oversee the audit process, both internal and external, for the NCI Division including proactive planning, readiness and timely response throughout the audit process.
   5. Provide financial consultation to department directors, Corps officers/business unit leaders and Finance Department staff as required.
   6. Provide guidance to Division and Corps Officers on trust ledger use and management, making requests to THQ Finance and Trust to ensure appropriate utilization and cash flow.
   7. Manage cash flow and treasury functions for the NCI Division in collaboration with Chicago and Peoria City Fund Directors.
   8. Maintain banking permissions for Bank of America CashPro and assist with the bank management, ensuring internal controls and banking regulations are maintained.
   9. Overs