Finance Manager - Little Rock Job Corps Center

Position

Finance Manager

Reports To

Finance & Administration Director

Department

Finance

FLSA STATUS

Exempt - Full Time

Primary Position Objectives

Performs financial/accounting support in accordance with DOL, PRH, Contract Center and Serrato Corporation’s requirements, supervises and trains Accountant and Accounting Clerks.

Brief Description of Duties

• Supervises Center finance functions.
• Prepares Center budgets and furnishes requested financial information to Corporate Finance.
• Prepares DOL Reports required by Regional and National Office.
• Administers small business and minority subcontracting plan.
• Coordinates corporate and federal audits.
• Prepares other accounting analysis and other duties as required by the Center Director.
• Maintains direct contact with all Center Managers, Center Director, Corporate Finance and Auditors.
• Monitors assigned area to ensure high quality and timely services.
• Prepares data for financial statements and management information reports.  Ensures integrity of accounting entries, ledger account entries, bank reconciliation and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains Center operations cost data and analysis. Oversees and monitors staff payroll, accounts payable, interest fund and petty cash processes.
• Reconciles accounts and balances books.
• Maintains accurate database, records, ledgers, logs and journals.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Works towards meeting performance management goals.
• Evaluates personnel under his/her management and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation’s core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective

Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others. 

Organization of Work

• Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by Serrato Corporation's Healthy Workplace Environment Policy.
• Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.           

Leadership & Management

• Ability to exceptionally manage and lead staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Committed to investing in and developing staff and positioning them to succeed. 
• Mission-oriented and possesses a strategic vision. 
• Motivates staff and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, ans basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficiency in accounting/finance software and/or programs. 
• Ability to analyze financial data and communicate results to management.
• Ability to work in fast paced deadline-oriented situation.
• High level of leadership and management skills.

Experience

One-year accounting/finance or related experience required.

Education

Associates degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and basic life insurance. 
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K & 401K Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Program

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.