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Director of Finance (Full Time)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Finance is responsible for managing and ensuring the financial health and safety of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, Zoological District and Zoo Foundation, including budgetary control, financial reporting, project management and various other financial functions. This position is also responsible for overseeing the operation of the finance, cash control and IT departments, with direct supervision of the controller and IT manager.
POSITION DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Duties
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Percentage
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Responsible for managing and maintaining budgetary control, including:
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35%
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Oversees various accounting, financial reporting and IT projects, including:
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30%
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Directs the overall management of Finance and IT departments, including:
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20%
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Performs various treasury related duties, including:
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10%
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Assists with the development and implementation of company-wide strategic initiatives, including:
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5%
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*This position may at times be requested to perform other duties or special projects as assigned, which are in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
*All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, upon request, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA License required.
- EXPERIENCE:
- At least 10 years’ experience and progressive responsibility in finance/accounting or related field required.
- Previous management level experience preferred.
- Comprehensive and working knowledge of financial management and accounting concepts and principles.
- Prior experience with non-profit industry preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, preferred.
- Experience with SAGE Intacct and other financial/accounting software preferred.
- Experience with Paycor or other payroll software preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- Regular TB testing required.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule as business needs dictate, which could include occasional weekend, evening, and holiday hours, in all weather extremes.
- Must pass a background and drug screening.
Job Type: Full Time