Finance Director – Topeka, KS

Type: Full-time
Posted: March 16, 2023 / Last Updated: March 16, 2023

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Stephanie Broxterman, VP of Human Resources
3500 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66604

Phone: 785-272-4060

Email: jobapplicant@capper.org

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Summary:

The position of Finance Director impacts the financial management of Capper Foundation (“Capper”) as measured by the accomplishment of strategic, fiscal, and operations objectives. This position is responsible for maintaining a complete and systematic set of financial records and managing the financial accounting and reporting of the organization.

Basic Responsibilities:

Financial Management

  • Directs financial operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for the corporations, Capper Foundation, Capper Community Living I, Inc. and Capper Community Living II, Inc.
  • Manages the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports reflecting the services and activities of the organization.
  • Prepares annual operating and strategic plan budgets in coordination with CFO.
  • Manages preparation for annual audits to ensure timely and efficient completion.
  • Maintains a high level of understanding for the financial accounting systems.
  • Records monthly financial transactions. Prepares cash, investment and other account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Oversees representative payee services and accounts for persons supported. Prepares representative payee reports for Social Security Administration, as required.
  • Responsible for the weekly processing of accounts payable invoices and checks. Ensures proper month end posting of accounts payable activity. Prepares and files annual Form 1099 reporting of vendor payments.
  • Oversees reconciliations of all organizational bank accounts.
  • Maintains the US Bank and Envista account checkbooks and petty cash funds. Maintains record of electronic payment and deposit activity. Records daily deposit activity.
  • Manages Raisers Edge daily deposit recording to Financial Edge general ledger.
  • Oversees billing, collection and payment processing activity for all Capper services.
  • Prepares special reports and financial analyses as requested.

Administrative

  • Plans, schedules, supervises and evaluates the work of staff, as assigned within the department.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in financial accounting and reporting. Supervision experience preferred.
  • Extensive use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook), computerized accounting systems and payroll programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of payroll procedures and practices.
  • A high degree of analytical, organizational, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff, clients and the business community.
  • Ability to organize, plan, set priorities with minimal supervision and effectively handle multiple projects concurrently.
  • Works collaboratively with Capper staff to build and maintain a strong team environment to accomplish the tasks necessary to serve and support the goals of Capper.
  • Ability to effectively work in a high pressure, fast-paced environment and be held accountable for results.
  • Read, write and speak fluent English.
  • Pass background checks and drug test per Capper procedures.

Additional Notes:

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