We’re Hiring: Deputy Finance Director

First State Community Action Agency is seeking a qualified, experienced professional to join our Finance Department as our next Deputy Finance Director. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Georgetown, Delaware.

The Deputy Finance Director plays a critical role in supporting the fiscal administration of the agency and functions as the Finance Director in their absence. This position is ideal for an individual with strong leadership, deep knowledge of nonprofit financial operations, and a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and compliance.

Position Summary

This is a highly responsible professional financial and accounting role within First State’s fiscal operations. The Deputy Finance Director works directly under the Finance Director and Executive Director and is expected to assume full responsibility for fiscal leadership when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate education, training, or experience that reflects competence in the following areas:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• At least five (5) years of experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Strong knowledge of laws and administrative policies governing nonprofit financial practices

• Experience with OMB Uniform Guidance Standards and Government Auditing Standards

• At least five (5) years of business or leadership-level experience relevant to the role

• Highly effective communication skills, both oral and written

  
  

Essential Functions

The Deputy Finance Director will:

• Serve as primary support to the Finance Director and act in their place when needed

• Provide effective management to ensure financial control of agency resources

• Assist the Finance Director in developing solutions to fiscal and programmatic issues

• Support fiscal policy guidance for the Board of Directors, Executive Director, and senior administrators

• Assist with preparing fiscal reports, management information, and briefings

• Direct general accounting operations and oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, data entry, and general ledger reconciliation

• Assist in developing and implementing financial policies and procedures

• Compile fiscal estimates and prepare special fiscal reports

• Monitor compliance with agency accounting procedures, including follow-up and testing

• Ensure program budgets and financial reports meet all funding source requirements

• Maintain oversight to ensure expenses do not exceed revenues

• Facilitate annual audit preparations

• Supervise preparation of annual W-2 and 1099 forms and prepare tax reports as needed

• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditure projections

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Finance Director or Executive Director

  
  

Employment Notice

Employment is contingent upon continued funding from Federal, State, and Local agencies. Staff will be notified immediately upon First State’s receipt of written notice of funding termination.

How to Apply

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