JOB DUTIES:

1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: monitors expenditures to identify trends and evaluate expenditures in relation to budget; conducts analyses and prepares estimates of projected costs for various projects or programs; develops and implements modifications in organization procedures or work assignments to control costs; develops long-range budget projections and recommendations for financial management based on business plans and management directives; advises EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR on spending patterns, budget projections, and audit compliance; consults with accounting firms and makes recommendations on their use to the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

2. ACCOUNTING ACTIVITIES: develops and monitors bookkeeping procedures used throughout NMRLS system; provides account management and bookkeeping advice and services to support NMRLS projects or programs as specified by the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; reviews and evaluates the records or reports of others; maintains cumulative cost records for NMRLS projects and programs; identifies and investigates cost deviations associated with projects and programs; reviews petty cash and trust fund bank reconciliations.

3. ANALYZES, INTERPRETS, AND REPORTS BUSINESS DATA FOR MANAGEMENT CONTROL: collects and compiles information from various sources; evaluates the financial status of the organization based on computer generated data or records from branch offices; monitors the effective and efficient usage of funds by all segments by NMRLS operations; prepares reports based on financial data or information following standard procedures; prepares reports requiring the investigation of various sources of information, and systematic organization and presentation; prepares analyses or summaries of programs, reports, specific operations, or other data.

4. EMPLOYEES ORIENTED SUPERVISION: establishes and communicates work and performance goals; distributes work assignments based on employee workload, skills, or task assignments abased on employee workload, skills, or task priorities; identifies and addresses problems or deficiencies in employee performance; provides technical assistance and training of persons with bookkeeping and accounting functions.

5. SCHEDULES, COORDINATES AND ORCHESTRATES OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES: coordinates project activities and set priorities to prevent duplication of effort and maintains productivity; develops action plans outlining required activities and setting completion dates; monitors and evaluates activity and progress on multiple projects to determine the need for changing priorities and resource allocation.

JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

1. PROBLEM SOLVING: ability to evaluate and integrate data and information from multiple sources to formulate logical conclusions and recommendations.

2. SCHEDULING AND COORDINATING ABILITIES: skill in making arrangements, scheduling work, and coordinating and orchestrating activities.

3. SPOKEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS: ability to prepare and deliver verbal summaries of activities or describe an assignment by selecting words that convey one’s intention precisely without ambiguity and which present ideas in an order or arrangement that is meaningful and persuasive.

4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS: ability to translate objectives into required activities and identify cost requirements for various project components in order to develop budgets; analyze financial statements to locate the causes of variances in business operations and use this information to uncover trends and use it for forecasting.

5. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: ability to translate objectives into required activities and identify cost requirements for various project components in order to develop budgets; analyze financial statements to locate the causes of variances in business operations and use this information to uncover trends and use it for forecasting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Directly supervise and provide technical assistance to accounting staff.

2. Maintain all grant and contract documents related to financial resources of the program and the requirements for payment and/or reimbursement of costs.

3. Responsible for development and implementation of allocation plans or formulas for all grant and funding sources.

4. Prepare all program budgets with the assistance of the Executive Director and others, as required.

5. Prepare and/or assure timely filing of all federal and state tax information forms and reports for payroll, LSC, and other funding sources, as required.

6. Interpret and analyze financial data and make forecasts of cash required on account.

7. Perform periodic audits and review of petty cash and trust fund accounts.

8. Serve as point person for the annual CPA and other fiscal auditors to ensure audit readiness.

9. Responsible for or ensuring that all recurring and non-recurring financial reports are generated.

10. Ensure that monthly financial reports are prepared and timely submitted to Executive Director and Audit Committee.

11. Ensure that quarterly financial reports are timely prepared and distributed to the Executive Director and full Board of Directors.

12. Attend Board meetings and report on financial matters.

13. Review preparation of payroll before it is submitted for computer generation by outside payroll check firm.

14. Review all bank reconciliations prepared by the accounting staff and review all checks for accuracy.

15. Review schedule of accounts payable.

16. Oversee and coordinate, with the assistance of accounting staff, procurement and capital acquisitions.

17. Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all office space leased by the program and act as liaison between NMRLS and its building maintenance staff.

18. Responsible for the review, implementation, and monitoring of all employee benefits packages, conducting research and analysis of employee benefits packages each benefit and/or fiscal period, and acting as liaison between NMRLS and insurance brokers, agents, and /or companies.

19. Coordinate, supervise and/or administer all employment announcements and advertisements.

20. Review applications and resumes, ensure that acknowledgment letters are generated and mailed, and administer testing as required.

21. Responsible for the review, implementation, and monitoring of all employee orientation and ensure the completion of all necessary forms relating to requirements of personnel files, employee and program policies, and employee benefits administration, including insurance enrollments and changes, COBRA, and Workers Compensation.

22. Timely publish and provide notification of Introductory and annual evaluation dates to staff and facilitate and coordinate the development of Individual Development Plans for staff.

23. Timely conduct performance evaluations and reviews of staff under his/her supervision.

24. Process and administer employee grievances and disciplinary actions.

25. Maintain working knowledge of all policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations governing the office and carry out fiscal duties and responsibilities accordingly.

26. Act as program liaison in communicating with bankers, accountants, Board of Directors, and Audit Committee.

27. Maintain and promote a positive working relationship with accounting staff and management team, and a good rapport with other case handling, administrative and support staff.

28. Maintain good rapport with LSC and other grantors to ensure timely receipt of new information affecting the program.

29. Perform any other duties as assigned or delegated by the Executive Director.

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