Finance Manager - Full-Time, Exempt - Memphis Area Command, Memphis Tennessee

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Finance Manager for the Southern Territory Headquarters, located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Job Summary

Provides business and managerial support to the Finance /Accounting Departments of the Memphis Area Command (includes Kroc Center) in consultation with the supervisor and Area Commanders; directs, manages, administers, and supervises the assigned staff; researches, compiles data, and composes program narratives, reports and statistics for major budgets and grant proposals; oversees the proper financial administration of grant funding including United Way (if applicable), public funding sources, private foundations, EFSP, and County funding; oversees and ensures that financial records for the same are in proper order for external and internal audits. compiles financial projections; ensures financial integrity including accurate journal entries and reconciliation. Prepares monthly Advisory Board presentation and other required reports.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of general office principles, practices and procedures.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of development and fund-raising.

Knowledge of special event coordination and follow-up.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of grant administration.

Knowledge of effective method and procedures for budget preparation.

Ability to transcribe dictation, compose correspondence and oversee file main

tenance

Ability to coordinate and delegate multiple projects and tasks.

Ability to supervise, motivate and evaluate the work of office personnel.

Ability to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.

Ability to determine the most effective and method to accomplish work objectives and goals and to work under limited supervision.

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting or a related field and five years progressively responsible administrative and related supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for extended periods of time when reading and preparing reports or resolving operational problems.

Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or/push/pull light (less than 25lbs) materials, supplies, and equipment. Light mobility; duties are usually performed by a combination of standing, walking and primarily sitting.

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Additional Comments:
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 4/5/2024 – 5/08/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled 

To apply, please complete our on-line application at www.salvationarmycareers.org. 

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