Division Manager – Accounting

Accounting, Finance and Administration

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SALARY GRADE: 9

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

Job Summary: This employee is responsible for all accounting-related activities of the West Virginia Housing Development Fund (the Fund). This includes accounting, budgeting, forecasting, investments, and strategic planning. They provide leadership, oversight, and management to the accounting department. They are responsible for analyzing, reporting, and forecasting the Fund's financial position and will make presentations and/or recommendations to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors concerning the Fund's financial performance. This position is responsible for managing and retaining banking, auditing, and other finance-related external relationships. This position receives minimal supervision from the Executive Director and exercises independent judgement and action. This employee will have access to sensitive and confidential data; therefore, confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

Essential Functions:

Provides effective research, budgeting and strategic planning for the organization;
Recommends policies and procedures to ensure compliance and proper implementation with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and all state and federal rules and regulations related to areas of responsibility;
Oversees all daily activities of department under supervision;
Identify, plan, implement and manage investment opportunities/strategies;
Track and ensure cash flow is appropriate and sustainable;
Develops and maintains reporting processes to monitor outcomes and operations of Fund programs;
Manages long-term projects for timely completion, ensuring departmental activities are accomplished accurately with appropriate internal controls;
Works closely with Executive Director on strategic planning and resource allocation;
Develop and maintain financial forecasts and cash needs of agency;
Oversees all aspects of annual financial audits;
Serves as backup as needed for department.

Competencies:

Analytical skills
Ethics
Decision Making
Leadership
Dependability
Project Management
Employee Management & Development
Quality
Budgeting & forecasting
Regular Attendance

Supervisory Responsibility:

Provides all necessary and appropriate oversight of the Fund's accounting and department in the performance and documentation of employee work assignments, time sheets, and expense reports. Responsible for reviewing departmental staffing requirements, recommending candidates for hiring, and disciplining employees as required; annually sets objectives and goals for department.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The employee in this position may be required to sit at a desk for long periods of time. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc. May be required to travel for conferences and educational purposes.

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Strong financial and accounting background. Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting or finance. Minimum of 5 years in a management role. Understanding of internal control processes. Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Education/Experience:

Graduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or financial related field. 10+ years of experience in financial oversight.

Required Certificates/Licenses:

Certified Public Accountant.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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