Finance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Manager provides guidance and oversight for the accounting and compliance of grants and projects, including but not limited to, post award grant accounting, budget modifications, ensuring compliance with funding source administrative guidelines, timely receipt of grant and contract revenue, accurate submission of financial and other related reports, and monitoring and reporting. Works with the Chief Financial Officer and program personnel to establish accounting, operating and compliance guidelines.

This position works closely with operations and community impact staff and with all UWLC staff and departments; businesses; donors; nonprofit agency partners; community service groups; government agencies. This position is connected to and engaged with peer Local United Ways and United Way Worldwide colleagues for continuous learning, growth and consideration of new ideas.

Work time approximately:

• In Office: 60%
• Remote: 40%

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below at a satisfactory level:

• Ground efforts in anti-racism, systemic oppression, equity, wealth disparity, intersectionality, and other areas important to social justice.
• Supervises: This position does not supervise others at this time.
• Manage externally funded awards from federal, state, and local governments, private foundations, and collaborating partners.
• Maintain and updating grant budgets and grant financial records.
• Performs invoicing and billing functions to sub-grantees, partners, and funding agencies.
• Develop, manage and track grant related contracts.
• Monitor grants, resolve accounting and reporting issues as necessary, prepare budget versus actual status reports for use by program personnel as requested, identify issues, concerns and problems and communicate with CFO and Program personnel.
• Monitor grant reporting deadlines and requirements.
• Provide guidance regarding the allowability of costs to be charged to grants. Review all reimbursement requests for appropriateness and ensure the sub grantees are in compliance with established administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices.
• Counsel and assist all sub-grantees to ensure appropriate reports are filed, established controls are in place and all grant requirements are being met; and to perform sub-grantee monitoring to document compliance.
• Perform financial data analyses as needed.
• Prepare audit worksheets, schedules, reports and supporting documentation to be used during the annual audit and any grant compliance audits.
• Serve as resource to program and finance staff, partners, funders and sub-grantees on matters involving finance and administration with a high level of customer service.
• Perform other relevant duties and special projects as requested.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and grant accounting as well as general accounting, compliance and financial reporting.
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles including reporting requirements, compliance, and procedures related to federal, state, and other grants.
• Experience in working with the principles of not-for-profit accounting and dealing with the financial aspect of grants, federal and other is desired.
• Proficiency in using various database, accounting software, complex excel spreadsheet, word, and on-line research.
• Attention to detail, precision and follow through.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, analytical and problem-solving skills, a must.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

SALARY STATEMENT

The budgeted salary range for this position is currently $24 to $25 per hour. Proffered salaries are determined by several factors including applicant's knowledge, ­­­skills, experience, position, equity, and market.

COMPETENCIES

An individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies at a satisfactory level:

Commitment to Anti-Oppression - Committed to advancing in anti-racism and anti-oppression and embedding it at the core of all facets of work. Considers various perspectives and prioritizes marginalized voice and experience in decisions and actions. Willingly learns, adapts, and grows continually personally and professionally.

Accountability/Results Orientation - Assumes accountability for the achievement of assigned work activities/tasks. Collaborates with others to agree upon desired results/outcomes and timeframe. Takes ownership of work methods/processes and seeks to continuously enhance them. Behaves ethically and honestly in all activities done on behalf of UWW and the movement. Demonstrates a commitment to UWW's values, including diversity and inclusiveness.

Decision-Making/Risk-Taking - Gathers and analyzes pertinent information to aid in decision-making. Helps others to make effective decisions by providing needed information in an organized and thoughtful way.

Teamwork Collaboration - Contributes to the achievement of team objectives by helping others to complete tasks on own initiative. Shares information/ideas with other team members. Carries out assigned work projects. Identifies ways to make a greater contribution to the team. Able to adapt quickly to changing conditions or performance expectations. Able to focus on assignments during periods of change and/or uncertainty.

Relationship Management - Utilizes rapport to build trust and collaboration with others. Identifies and shares mutual benefits/needs in working together. Is ethical in dealing with others to achieve the desired results. Interacts and communicates with diverse stakeholders effectively. Fosters and maintains working relationships across the United Way system.

Communications - Expresses basic ideas in a clear, concise manner. Writes routine office correspondence. Communicates work results to team leaders in a timely manner. Shares information with team members willingly.

Innovation/Creativity - Adopts techniques to new situations. Finds new ways of utilizing existing information, ideas, concepts and/or strategies. Willingly shares recommendations for improvements to work systems, procedures or products. Uses initiative and ingenuity to decide how best to meet commitments.

ABOUT UNITED WAY OF LANE COUNTY

United Way of Lane County brings people, organizations, and systems together to create a community where every child succeeds in school and life. We work toward this vision by focusing on four primary outcomes: families are healthy and stable; kids enter kindergarten ready to learn; students are successful in elementary school; and youth have the knowledge, skills and credentials to pursue their dreams. We know that when we invest in our children today, we benefit our collective future.

We are a member of a national network of local United Ways, each bringing people together from all walks of life to address local challenges and be a part of local solutions.

United Way of Lane County is located in Springfield, OR. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package including flexible work schedules and professional development opportunities; "dress for your day" dress code; volunteering opportunities and leave; and paid time off (PTO). Additionally, we offer access to comprehensive health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); and a 403(b) plan. We encourage growth and upward mobility-and want you to succeed in a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace.

United Way of Lane County seeks diverse, qualified professionals who want to make a difference in our local communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. Learn more in the "EEO is the Law" poster here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail jreynolds@unitedwaylane.org or call 541-741-6000 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.

UNITED WAY OF LANE COUNTY'S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE

We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.

We welcome that every person brings unique perspective and experience to advance our work building a community where every child succeeds and we all thrive.

We strive to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.

We believe that every community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee has an equally valuable role in helping solve community problems.

We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.

Join us in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and creating a community where every child succeeds in school and life.

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