Director of Finance Operations & Controller

Director of Finance Operations & Controller

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD 21144

Date Posted: February 06, 2025

Job ID: 12598

Employment Type: Retained

Scion Executive Search has been retained to identify the incoming Director of Finance Operations & Controller on behalf of our client, The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), a nonprofit dedicated to serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) throughout Anne Arundel County and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The Arc’s mission is to support people with IDD to live the lives they choose by creating opportunities, promoting respect and equity, and providing access to services.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this full-time, exempt opportunity is for immediate hire and is based in Linthicum, Maryland. This position may require occasional night/weekend meetings or events.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director of Finance Operations & Controller will manage the daily operations of Payroll, Accounting, and Revenue Management. The Director of Finance Operations & Controller will support the VP of Finance in the development of The Arc’s financial strategy and development of financial policies and controls, aligned to the strategic plan and organizational values. This individual will interface with a variety of internal stakeholders to support operations. The Director of Finance Operations & Controller will be a member of the Expanded Executive Leadership Team and Leadership Council.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

• Supervise the daily operation of the Finance Division; Provide leadership over the Payroll/Accounts Payable, Accounting, and Revenue Management departments.
• Maintain financial record systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and monitor the use of all funds.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting; Direct all financial, project-based, and division/department accounting.
• In partnership with the VP of Finance and Manager of Accounting & Projects, coordinate and support all external audits.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
• Review and implement all finance and administrative focused procedures, processes, and administration; Recommend improvements to the systems in place and managing the systems going forward.
• Assist the VP of Finance in long-term planning and finance strategy aligned with The Arc’s strategic plan.
• Engage with executive leadership and division/department heads to facilitate cross-department collaboration to ensure that all financial solutions support The Arc’s strategy and operational goals.
• Manage and coach all assigned Finance Division team members.

Other Functions

• Support the business strategy and scalability of new initiatives and programs.
• Conduct research and prepare reports, presentations, and talking points for the CEO and/or VP of Finance on finance and administrative topics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; CPA/CMA and MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within Finance (managing accounting, control, and reporting) required.
• Experience with Medicaid funding and housing related funds strongly preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously in ambiguous situations with little direction; running toward problems without being asked; solutions oriented.
• Exceptional critical and strategic thinking skills; adept at looking at challenges and executing multi-pronged solutions in collaboration with others in a fast paced, growth oriented, entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrated and proven ability to build relationships affecting organizational change, including in situations where there is an indirect management relationship.
• Ability to remain flexible, calm under pressure, and adaptive to change as priorities shift, being a model and resource for employees.
• Experience working across cultural, geographic, and organizational lines to align work, solve problems, and achieve goals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage positive communication in difficult situations and the ability to provide candid/constructive feedback.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and financial/accounting systems.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

In addition to a competitive base salary of $165,000, The Arc also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes a vehicle allowance, access to robust health, vision, and dental insurance; EAP; FSA; Basic Life Insurance and AD&D coverage; STD and LTD; 403(b) with up to 4% employer match; 26 days of PTO, as well as 12 paid annual holidays per year.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:

The Arc has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in nonprofit recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/ 12598.

Please address applications to:

Ex Hopson, Executive Search Principle
Scion Nonprofit Staffing
(888) 487-8850 Extension 142

Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.

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