Background

For over a century, Girl Scouts has instilled generations of girls with the skills and knowledge to become young women of courage, confidence, and character, to speak out and be leaders. Today, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) deliver its message of empowerment and engage more than 15,000 girls of every race, background, and religion.

The Girls Scouts of Suffolk County is growing. Guided by an ambitious plan and its dynamic team, GSSC aims to expand its footprint to every community in Suffolk County and make Girl Scouting possible for every girl who wishes to participate.

At Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.”

Position Summary

The Director of Finance works under the general direction of the President/CEO. The Director of Finance oversees all aspects of the organization’s financials. In addition, this office provides counsel on yearly budgets and oversees all aspects of payroll.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in a senior financial position
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field required.
• CPA Licensure Required
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Office 365, One Drive, Microsoft, Excel, accounting software, etc.; plus Abila MIP, Experience in Sage.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team to meet Girl Scout's mission and initiatives.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with Board Members, insurance companies, and all financial and payroll companies to manage all organizational revenue successfully.
• Advises the CEO and the Board of Directors on all matters about fiscal policy to ensure that financial strategies, decisions, and functions effectively facilitate the achievement of council goals.
• In conjunction with the CEO, prepares the general operating budget for presentation to the council’s Board of Directors and monitors the performance of the approved budget; maintains responsibility concerning special funds arising from gifts, grants, and other allocations.
• Oversees all financial reporting activities, providing the CEO and the council’s Board of Directors with accurate and up-to-date information on the economic activities of the committee.
• Ensures that all council financial operations comply with local, state, federal, and not-for-profit regulations, guidelines, and laws.
• Provides counsel to the CEO in formulating overall fiscal policies and plans regarding both short-and long-term financial matters related to the council.
• Directs the day-to-day administration and management of all accounting, treasury, and payroll functions to safeguard the organization’s assets; ensures financial transactions are processed accurately, timely, and are recorded in keeping with accepted accounting standards and principles.
• To assist the CEO and executive team in decision-making and goal execution, providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends.
• Oversees financial and operational audits, identifies opportunities for improved efficiencies and supervises improvements to internal controls and operating procedures.
• Works closely with the Board Finance Committee
• Periodically review uncollected accounts and coordinate the fund collection activity, determine the need to expense bad debts, implement a tighter credit policy within the council, or increase control of potential bad debt.
• Maintain all necessary subsidiary schedules (fixed assets/depreciation, investments, prepaid-deferred, fund balances)
• Coordinate and assist the outside auditors with the council’s year-end audit and expedite preparing summarized reports and spreadsheets.
• Prepare payroll for full-time and part-time/seasonal employees bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in a senior financial position
• Bachelor’s degree in finance required
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Office 365, One Drive, Microsoft, Excel, etc.
• Strong customer service skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, such as some evenings, weekends
• Capable of handling sensitive information confidentially
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organization/multitasking skills; manage deadlines.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation; ability to travel within Suffolk County

Council Responsibilities

• Adheres to Council policies and procedures
• Acts as a role model within/outside Council
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Goal-driven; meets department/council goals
• Capable of productively working independently and as a member of a team
• Strong computer skills; able to learn and adapt quickly to new software
• Produces and maintains accurate records
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule; evenings/weekends
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the Girl Scout movement and the ability to strongly, enthusiastically inform the mission to community members/organizations
• Ability to meet department deadlines; timely and accurately
• Supports reception coverage as needed
• Provides support for summer camp in any capacity for any length of time
• Support other departments as needed
• All other duties as assigned

***ONLY CANDIDATES WITH COVER LETTERS & SALARY REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED***

Compensation and Benefits:

GSSC offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan with an annual compensation commensurate with experience. In addition, an attractive benefits package is available and includes medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability and life insurance as well as a desirable paid time off program. Employees are also eligible for a 403(b) savings plan.