Finance Director

Phoenix House seeks a Director of Finance to be responsible for management and administration of accounting functions for the Texas region.  This position has a dual reporting relationship to the VP, Texas Regional Director and the VP of Finance in the corporate offices.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manages the preparation of Financial Statements and reports to the Board of Directors for Texas region

· Provides strategic financial input and leadership on key issues and goals for organization

· Guides financial decisions and protects financial position of organization through establishment, enforcement and monitoring financial internal controls and procedures

· Creates budgets and ensures budget compliance for each funding contract

· Provides financial direction and support to functional and program directors

· Directs external audits, including A-133 report preparation and 990 tax return

· Oversees financial audits and ensures appropriate corrective action as needed

· Participates in development of regional strategic plan

· Administers annual parent company budget process for region

· Coordinates with other departments to provide financial information for grant proposals

· Provides financial guidance in implementation of new programs and services for region

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws in regards to financial practices

· Develops and supervises to regional finance team

 

Qualifications - Education, Training, and Experience: 

· Degree in Accounting, CPA designation preferred

· Five years of higher level finance/accounting experience including supervision of other finance personnel in a mid to large company

· Two years of finance experience in healthcare or non-profit industry is preferred

· Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills

· Proficiency in MS Office products and accounting software (Lawson preferred)

· Excellent organizational, analytical, time management and project management skills

· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail

· Ability to use effective leadership skills in daily interactions, planning and delegation of duties

· Ability to plan and collaborate with internal and external partners

 

Phoenix House, the nation’s leading non-profit substance abuse services provider, offers substance abuse services to the Dallas, Austin and the Houston/Galveston Bay communities that offer a continuum of care including prevention education, residential and outpatient treatment, day treatment, aftercare and family support services.

 

Phoenix House offers a competitive compensation packages as well as a full range of attractive company sponsored health, welfare, and retirement benefits.

 

If you are interested in a rewarding and challenging career at Phoenix House and believe that you have the qualifications necessary to excel in our dynamic environment we invite you to apply by submitting your resume to hr.tx@phoenixhouse.org or fax to 718-576-2860. 

 

Please be sure to indicate the position title and city as the subject of the e-mail/fax.

 

For more information on Phoenix House and career opportunities, please visit www.phoenixhouse.org

 Equal Opportunity Employer