Financial Analyst-Grants & Government Contracts

Position Summary: Directs and coordinates financial affairs according to the financial principles and government regulations. Plans new operation procedures to obtain optimum efficiency and reduced costs. Directs receipts, disbursements, and expenditures of assets. Approves and signs documents affecting monetary transactions. Directs the activities concerned with the safekeeping, control, and accounting activities. Prepares financial forecasts. Analyzes budget requests for appropriateness. Directs the preparation of reports which outline financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past and future operations. Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Financial Services/Activities
  
  
  
  • Prepare monthly financial reports, including variance analyses with explanations
  • Manage the development of the annual operating budget for all funds under their responsibility.
  • Provide financial consultation to Metro Detroit Area Command (MDAC) department directors and staff as required.
  • Manage the preparation of and distribution of monthly and annual financial reports to department directors or other designated parties.
  • Manage the monthly and year-end closing process, ensuring completion on a timely basis.
  • Review reconciliations of various general ledger accounts that are prepared by the City Fund Accountant.
  • Review and approve all journal entries prepared by accounting staff.
  • Monitor all cash accounts for the MDAC and its related funds.
  • Provide assistance with THQ's consolidation process.
  
  
  
  
• Planning/Administration
  
  
  
  • Ensure that the daily activities of all the funds under supervision operate efficiently.
  • Oversee the documentation, workflows and procedures for the MDAC fund's accounting activities. This includes annual reviews of the same.
  • Provide support to the Divisional Finance Director as requested.
  
  
  
  
• Supervision/Management
  
  
  
  • Provide overall management and oversight to MDAC City Fund and Harbor Light Fund accounting activities.
  • Give direction to employees for the adherence to Salvation Army policies and procedures, timely and accurate reporting, enthusiasm for the goals and objectives of the Great Lakes Division and Finance Department, and a high level of commitment to The Salvation Army.
  
  
  
  
• Assist with internal audits by preparing requested responses, reconciliations and work papers supported by adequate documentation.
• Assist with researching or resolving questions from vendors or department directors as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; Master's or CPA preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 4+ years experience supervisory experience
• 5+ years full-cycle accounting experience, to include general ledger, financial analysis, and budgeting
• Experience in providing direction in developing accounting practices and staff for a multi-site organization preferred
• Experience in non-profit organization preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have and maintain a current valid driver's license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)