United Way of South-Central Michigan seeks a financial leader to serve as the Senior Director of Finance (Senior Director). Functioning as the Controller with additional leadership responsibilities, the Senior Director reports to the President and Executive Officer and serves as a member of the UWSCMI Executive and Big Leadership Teams to support the organization's financial management and ensure integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of information. With a strong commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, this position will further impact the mission of UWSCMI and the communities it serves.
This Hybrid role will have a “home office location” in one of the four regional offices in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Jackson. Executive Leadership Team members are generally in any one of the UWSCMI office locations two days per week and three days offsite in meetings and/or remote. Current team members have home office locations in Kalamazoo and Jackson.
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in leadership and management, with documented ability to serve as an individual contributor as well as manage staff and lead teams.
A deep commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, and a willingness to continue learning and growth.
Knowledge and understanding of nonprofit financials, including the financial aspects of grant management.
Detail-oriented with the ability to problem solve complex accounting issues, and work with a high degree of accuracy.
Proven success in the preparation, management, and analysis of operating budgets
Bachelor’s degree in business management/accounting/finance, or work equivalent experience, is required; Master’s degree preferred
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