The Salvation Army Central Territory
Finance Manager (Harbor Light)
The Salvation Army Central Territory, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Job Objective:
As the Finance Manager provides leadership to the Business Service Manager. The position ensures compliance with all Salvation Army budgetary processes, accreditation standards, and contractual fiscal requirements. The Finance Manager provides oversight to the Center's revenue structure ensuring fiscal procedures and systems are in place and in compliance with The Salvation Army as well as funding entities. The position must ensure that the Harbor Light Center's financial resources are effectively managed and utilized to meet the business objectives. This position will analyze market trends and competitors, predicting future financial needs, gaps, and trends ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.
What You Will Do:In cooperation with the Executive Director develops and manages the annual budget with a positive net result, ensuring fiscal compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.Maintain accuracy in managing financial information with agencies operating on varying fiscal timelines.Approves accounts payable on a timely basis and in a consistent manner ensuring Salvation Army policies and procedures are followed.Prepare budgets for proposals and assigned projects.Manage FEMA and Grant funds relating to client and operating needs.Ensure budget deadlines are met and fiscal year-end close-out.Identify gaps in revenue and/or expenses.Analyze fiscal data for variances, investigate variances and recommend solutions.Manage and coordinate monthly reporting, budgeting, and processes.Oversees contractual business processes, application through execution, in compliance with Salvation Army procedures.Ensures compliance with all Medicaid/Insurance criteria and guidelines.Develop strategic business plans for the facility.Maintains knowledge of business-related CARF standards, working with leadership team; Executive Director, Director of Operations, and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure compliance.Oversees all Gift-In-Kind donations ensuring proper procedures are followed.Conducts individual supervision sessions with direct reports and documents all sessions appropriately.Interviews and hires Business Service Manager as needed.Prepares reports related to areas of oversight and presents them to the Advisory Council, Divisional Headquarters staff, and others as requested.Actively participates in committees as requested.Attend monthly in-service meetings.Assist in training and policy instruction for staff.Assists in fundraising activities.Other tasks as assigned by leadershipMinimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or Accounting required, Master's degree in business or related field highly preferred; extensive business experience in a non-profit setting will be considered
Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
Experience: Five years of professional business experience is required if the highest level of education obtained is a bachelor's degree. Two years of professional business experience are required if the highest level of education obtained is a master's degree. Preferred at least one year of Governmental Contract Management experience.
Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment. Must complete certification for Notary within the first 90 days of employment
Skills/Abilities:
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.Ledger package experience preferredSupervisory Responsibility:
The position provides supervision to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirements Include:
Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterityLifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 poundsMay require bending, squatting, walking.May require standing for extendedTravel:
Position may require occasional travel for training
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a typical office environment; may require some weekend and evening work and the availability to be on call.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Why Work with Us?
If you're ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army's brand promise is to Do the Most Good® - and it's our employees that help us get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us, you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others.
We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help anyone in need in His name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you'll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.
In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey...
91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities75% find their "Work Stress" manageable80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as "Discretionary"99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year
See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army...Helping PeopleFaith Centered OrganizationWork Environment/ Co-WorkersBenefits
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Job Objective:
As the Finance Manager provides leadership to the Business Service Manager. The position ensures compliance with all Salvation Army budgetary processes, accreditation standards, and contractual fiscal requirements. The Finance Manager provides oversight to the Center's revenue structure ensuring fiscal procedures and systems are in place and in compliance with The Salvation Army as well as funding entities. The position must ensure that the Harbor Light Center's financial resources are effectively managed and utilized to meet the business objectives. This position will analyze market trends and competitors, predicting future financial needs, gaps, and trends ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.
What You Will Do:In cooperation with the Executive Director develops and manages the annual budget with a positive net result, ensuring fiscal compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.Maintain accuracy in managing financial information with agencies operating on varying fiscal timelines.Approves accounts payable on a timely basis and in a consistent manner ensuring Salvation Army policies and procedures are followed.Prepare budgets for proposals and assigned projects.Manage FEMA and Grant funds relating to client and operating needs.Ensure budget deadlines are met and fiscal year-end close-out.Identify gaps in revenue and/or expenses.Analyze fiscal data for variances, investigate variances and recommend solutions.Manage and coordinate monthly reporting, budgeting, and processes.Oversees contractual business processes, application through execution, in compliance with Salvation Army procedures.Ensures compliance with all Medicaid/Insurance criteria and guidelines.Develop strategic business plans for the facility.Maintains knowledge of business-related CARF standards, working with leadership team; Executive Director, Director of Operations, and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure compliance.Oversees all Gift-In-Kind donations ensuring proper procedures are followed.Conducts individual supervision sessions with direct reports and documents all sessions appropriately.Interviews and hires Business Service Manager as needed.Prepares reports related to areas of oversight and presents them to the Advisory Council, Divisional Headquarters staff, and others as requested.Actively participates in committees as requested.Attend monthly in-service meetings.Assist in training and policy instruction for staff.Assists in fundraising activities.Other tasks as assigned by leadershipMinimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or Accounting required, Master's degree in business or related field highly preferred; extensive business experience in a non-profit setting will be considered
Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
Experience: Five years of professional business experience is required if the highest level of education obtained is a bachelor's degree. Two years of professional business experience are required if the highest level of education obtained is a master's degree. Preferred at least one year of Governmental Contract Management experience.
Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment. Must complete certification for Notary within the first 90 days of employment
Skills/Abilities:
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.Ledger package experience preferredSupervisory Responsibility:
The position provides supervision to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirements Include:
Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterityLifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 poundsMay require bending, squatting, walking.May require standing for extendedTravel:
Position may require occasional travel for training
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a typical office environment; may require some weekend and evening work and the availability to be on call.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Why Work with Us?
If you're ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army's brand promise is to Do the Most Good® - and it's our employees that help us get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us, you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others.
We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help anyone in need in His name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you'll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.
In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey...
91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities75% find their "Work Stress" manageable80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as "Discretionary"99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year
See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army...Helping PeopleFaith Centered OrganizationWork Environment/ Co-WorkersBenefits