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Company Name:Chippewa Nature Center
Phone:989-631-0830
Email:info@chippewanaturecenter.org
Address 1:400 S. Badour Rd.
Address 2: 
City:Midland
State:MI
Zip:48640
Position Title:Director of Finance & Operations
Number of Openings:1
Position Type:Accounting
Position Type Other Description: 
Start Date:12/10/2018
Duties:Department Director: ? Serve as an active, cooperative member of CNC’s leadership team promoting the mission and vision of the organization. ? Provide input to and implement CNC’s strategic direction as it relates to finance, compliance and operations. Financial Management: ? Assure CNC compliance with IRS 501(c)3 regulations and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations ? Maintain all financial records and documentation, and oversee and process receipts and disbursements ? Manage the payroll and accounts payable activities, including sound internal controls ? Monitor status of accounts receivable and follow-up with past due invoices ? Bank reconciliations and monthly financial statement and reports ? Coordinate the annual audit, working with contract auditor, executive director, staff and board; take actions to improve business practices on audit recommendations ? Assist with grants management and financial reporting to donors ? Serve as secretary for two Board of Directors committees – Finance Committee and Endowment Investment Committee ? Attend monthly Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings ? Work with Executive Director and leadership team in preparing annual budgets ? Make arrangements for completion of 990 and other government reports, including 941 Q. Federal withholding, 5500 Annual Retirement Plan, Michigan Tax withholding & Sales Tax ? Prepare periodic reporting and payment of payroll withholding taxes, unemployment taxes and sales taxes ? Review general insurance package to ensure adequate and cost-effective coverage ? Prepare monthly financial reporting as required by the Board of Directors, Executive Director and leadership team ? Assist Executive Director and Board with financial forecasting and planning Personnel: ? Supervise Office Coordinator and front office staff ? Assist Executive Director to monitor and maintain Human Resource compliance, including CNC’s personnel policy and employment records ? Administer fringe benefits programs, including managing staff benefits, e.g., health, 403(b), flexible spending accounts, etc. ? Maintain/update personnel procedures handbook as needed with Personnel Committee IT and Computer Network: ? Maintain computer and phone network and inform staff of changes and updates ? Maintain equipment inventory ? Maintain computers and software (including licensing)
Experience Required:Skills & Qualifications: ? Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting ? Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting, payroll, cash management, governmental reporting and human resource management. Non-profit experience preferred. ? Proven success in overall fiscal management ? Excellent written and oral communication skills ? Ability to communicate, support and cooperate with others to achieve organization’s goals ? Exceptional computer skills; experience with financial software; record keeping and human resources ? Extremely organized, high attention to detail ? Absolute dedication to integrity and confidentiality ? Commitment to the mission and activities of Chippewa Nature Center ? Flexible to changing priorities, fast-paced work environment; calm under pressure. ? Ability to analyze data and problems in systematic and thoughtful manner
Wage or Salary: 
Per Hour
Approximate Work Hours or Days:40
Hours
How to apply:Send cover letter and resume to Dennis Pilaske, Executive Director, dpilaske@chippewanaturecenter.org or 400 S Badour Road, Midland, MI 48640
Posting End Date:10/19/2018