Director of Budget & Finance

Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Budget & Finance Director is a member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the annual budget, finance, accounting, and other fiscal operations of the Summit County Land Bank (“SCLB”) and for supervising assigned SCLB programs, projects, and staff related to the SCLB’s mission and role in the community.

Classification

Full-time, Exempt (Professional)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Budget & Finance Director is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating annual budget, finance, and accounting policies and operations of the organization, and leading, directing, and supervising finance staff. Typical areas of responsibility for this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of Budgets, Financial Statements, and Finance Reports
• Banking & Deposits
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
• Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Revenue and Expense Projection & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Compliance & Management
• Payroll & Benefits Management
• Asset Management & Tracking
• Vendor & Customer Management & Compliance
• Insurance & Risk Management
• Purchasing/Procurement
• Fiscal Policy & Procedure Development
• Implementation/Management of Financial Systems

The Budget & Finance Director may be required to represent the SCLB in the community and regularly interacts with local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private stakeholders, and the public, and will be required to perform any, and all, other duties or functions that may be necessary and in the best interests of the efficient operations of the SCLB.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of relevant experience required. Advanced degree and/or CPA strongly preferred. Professional and/or technical certifications, candidates for the CPA exam, and/or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and experience may be considered at the sole discretion of the Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of, and experience with, budget, finance, accounting, payroll, insurance, and benefits concepts, principles, and management systems
• Advanced knowledge of, and experience with, various accounting software and ERM solutions
• Strong working knowledge of community and economic development finance tools and structures
• Motivated self-starter, an eagerness to learn and excel, and the ability to work well under pressure
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and the ability to maintain a professional image
• Strong management and relationship skills to successfully lead and direct staff, programs, and projects
• Extremely organized, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Good judgment, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Use of Electronic Resources

This position requires an advanced proficiency and comfort level in using, learning to use, or adapting to, electronic resources and other technologies. The SCLB is a ‘paperless’ office.

Travel & Training

The Director of Budget & Finance must be able to travel to attend conferences, trainings, meetings, and other events, as required, to acquire and maintain proficiency in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.  Some evenings and weekend work may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $105,000, annually, but will be based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. The Summit County Land Bank offers an extremely competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k)-retirement plan with generous match, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance programs, employer-paid life insurance plan, PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and an employer-paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

Not a Public Position

The Summit County Land Bank is a nonprofit community improvement corporation, organized pursuant to Chapter 1724 and 1702 of the Ohio Revised Code. This position is not a “public” position and does not participate in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Summit County Land Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties & Working Title

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, activities, and/or responsibilities may change at any time with, or without, notice. This position may be assigned a working title different than the title posted for this position.

To Apply:

To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit the Summit County Land Bank website. Letter of Interest and Resume required. First review of resumes will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. Salary (cash and total compensation) will be market-based and will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications requested in this position description.