Job Type: Full Time | Oklahoma City

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Brief: The Director of Finance for Hope is Alive (HIA) will oversee the day-to-day financial functions of the ministry. This is a central office position in Oklahoma City.

Must Be:

●  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

●  Certified Public Accountant preferred but not required

●  Must be able to lead at a high level and make decisions with minimal supervision

●  The ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects at the same time

●  Good interpersonal and communication skills

●  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

●  Have non-profit accounting experience

●  Have experience with Quickbooks and Salesforce

What You’ll Do:

●  Assist the Director of Central Operations by helping oversee all Accounting processes and procedures.

●  Compile financial reporting for leadership, auditors, and lenders

●  Assist the Director of Central Operations in facilitating Hope is Alive’s budget process

●  Review and post entries to the general ledger monthly for payroll, liabilities, investments, asset additions and disposals, depreciation, miscellaneous adjustments & thrift store sales tax

●  Develop and maintain reporting provided to the Director of Central Operations, Co-CEOs and Executive Board.

●  Coordinate the annual outside audit of the Hope is Alive’s financials

●  Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and quarterly general ledger reconciliations.

●  Ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting as well as proper internal controls

●  Build and maintain reports on Hope is Alive’s metrics for budgets, financials, etc.

●  Oversee the monthly processes for Accounting to ensure that the books are closed in a timely manner

● Perform accounting research and answer other inquiries directed to the Accounting

Department Managerial Responsibilities:

● This position will manage other workers within the ministry

Points For:

●  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Work experience may be substituted for education requirement, substituting (2) years of work experience for every (1) year of course work.

●  Minimum five (5) years of related experience required.

●  Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities and activities

●  Ability to identify opportunities to reduce cost and improve efficiencies

●  Strong verbal skills with the ability to speak in a way that is understandable to various constituents (CEO, front-line worker, Donor)

●  Aptitude in problem-solving and decision-making

Bonus Points If:

●  Master of Finance & Economics

●  Experience working in a non-profit organization

Hours / Travel Requirements:

Minimum core office hours are generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. This position will regularly require hours outside of the core office hours as operational requirements and the needs of the business dictate. Additionally, evening events, weekend engagements, and other activities will often require attendance and/or travel to represent HIA to the community and staff when necessary.

Physical Demands:

●  Office work is sedentary that requires the following physical activities:

• Sitting or standing for long periods, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity including close vision
• ●  Occasional lifting (computer equipment, office supplies, etc.)

• ●  May be required occasionally to stoop or kneel

  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. These duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.