Director of Finance

Luther Home Of Mercy   Defiance, OH   Full-time
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Lutheran Ministries of Mercy (LMM) was established in 2013 as an Association of Congregations providing combined governance and executive leadership from three legacy social ministry organizations: Filling Homes of Mercy (FMHM) at Napoleon, Lutheran Social Services of Northwest Ohio (LSS), and Luther Home of Mercy (LHM) at Williston. The three legacy organizations continue respective identities with a mission toward sustaining and advancing specialized ministry to individuals in need of mental health and developmental disability services.

FUNCTION: Provide overall leadership to LMM affiliates in the area of financial management; focusing on best business practices to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs and increase productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

1. Provides guidance to affiliates in all fiscal service areas including, but not limited to: cash flow and management, accounts receivable and accounts payable, general ledger, billing, budgeting, forecasting/analysis, reporting and regulatory requirements.

2. Identifies drafts and guides implementation of best practices in order to achieve desired outcomes, cost controls and efficiency of service delivery.

3. Manages and leads change by setting tone, expectations and continuous quality improvement.

4. Serves as primary interface with auditing entities.

5. Ensures preparation of LMM Board reports and Foundation reports in a timely, consistent and accurate manner and attends Board and Board Committee meetings, as necessary.

6. Responsible for the hiring and training oversight of all fiscal services staff members.

7. Attend meetings, conferences and events, as necessary, in support of agency operations.

8. Other duties as assigned.

ABILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to function as a team member with upper level management staff.

2. Ability and experience to work and relate responsibly with all levels of personnel including line, professional, contractors and third party relationships of importance in the accomplishment of operational goals.

3. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

4. Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills.

5. Excellent accounting skills and understanding of fiscal responsibilities and practices.

6. Ability to coordinate, monitor and evaluate work of outside contracted service providers.

7. Ability to understand and manage diversity of affiliate operations and needs. 8. Flexibility of scheduling, if needed, to provide necessary direction and support, services required of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field. Master's degree preferred.

2. Minimum of five years progressive management experience in fiscal services.

3. Demonstrated organizational skills, capable of planning, initiating and leading to establish and accomplish goals and objectives.

4. Must have the ability to travel frequently to affiliate locations. The above position description contains the major responsibilities associated with this positon but is not intended to represent all duties and responsibilities. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of LHM. All applicants must be able to past a BCI check and drug and alcohol/physical check.

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Luther Home Of Mercy

Defiance, OH