Job
Director of Finance Operations & Controller
| Location | Severn, MD 21144 |
| Date Posted | December 19, 2024 |
| Job ID | 12213 |
| 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.
ABOUT THE ARC CENTRAL CHESAPEAKE REGION:
The Arc began in 1961, founded by a group of parents who wanted equity, access, and opportunity for their children. At our core, The Arc believes that people with IDD deserve the same opportunities for self-determination and self-advocacy as any other community member. Our commitment to equity and access has led us to build services that people with IDD tell us they need to live the life of their choosing.
Responding to that need, The Arc has grown to support more than 4,000 people with IDD and their families throughout Maryland, providing comprehensive programs and services that support the full spectrum of a person's life, from birth through retirement, and all the joys and opportunities in between. All our programs and services are designed to empower and support people with IDD and provide greater self-determination in how they live, work, and connect with their communities.
The Arc’s Core Values are evident in all aspects of our programs and services. These values are:
The Arc partnered with employees from across the organization and within the community to develop value statements (above) that reflect who we are as an organization and how we approach our work.
What's unique about The Arc is our focus on innovation, commitment to community-based services, and tremendous growth. The Arc is an entrepreneurial organization, and strongly values innovation informed by community needs. It is the driving force behind the growth of The Arc and the development of new programs, services, and subsidiaries throughout our history.
About The Arc’s subsidiaries:
The Arc’s work providing quality, safe, affordable housing for people with IDD led The Arc to understand the greater community's need for affordable and accessible housing. Recognizing this need for affordable housing throughout Maryland, The Arc founded Chesapeake Neighbors in 2007 as a nonprofit subsidiary dedicated to the development and management of affordable housing for all. Today, Chesapeake Neighbors owns and operates 50 units throughout Maryland.
Additionally, in 2021, The Arc founded Chesapeake Community Development, a Community Development Corporation (CDC), to serve as their acquisition and development arm. Under this model, Chesapeake Community Development purchases properties and stewards projects through development, while Chesapeake Neighbors provides ongoing leasing, management, and maintenance services throughout the life of the property.
For more information about The Arc, see www.thearcccr.org. For more information about Chesapeake Neighbors, see www.chesapeakeneighbors.org.
ABOUT LINTHICUM, MARYLAND:
Situated in the northern part of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Linthicum is home to a wide variety of industries and a thriving community of friendly, close-knit residents. It is a delightfully temperate locale offering scenic hiking trails, picturesque waterways, and a thriving visual and performing arts scene. Just a short distance from BWI Airport, Linthicum is also home to the BWI Business District, an area boasting a variety of restaurants, retail, and lodging options.
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
Other Functions
QUALIFICATIONS:
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/12213.
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.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
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.
ABOUT THE ARC CENTRAL CHESAPEAKE REGION:
The Arc began in 1961, founded by a group of parents who wanted equity, access, and opportunity for their children. At our core, The Arc believes that people with IDD deserve the same opportunities for self-determination and self-advocacy as any other community member. Our commitment to equity and access has led us to build services that people with IDD tell us they need to live the life of their choosing.
Responding to that need, The Arc has grown to support more than 4,000 people with IDD and their families throughout Maryland, providing comprehensive programs and services that support the full spectrum of a person's life, from birth through retirement, and all the joys and opportunities in between. All our programs and services are designed to empower and support people with IDD and provide greater self-determination in how they live, work, and connect with their communities.
The Arc’s Core Values are evident in all aspects of our programs and services. These values are:
- We embrace individuality - We see the whole person, celebrate our differences, and offer the people we serve, and our team, opportunities tailored to them.
- We are heart-driven - Every interaction matters to us; we go the extra mile to care for the people we serve and our team.
- We take strategic risks - Fueled by the urgency of our mission, we continually push for better and more innovative approaches.
- We are action-oriented - We are creative, resourceful, and have a “get it done” approach to overcoming challenges.
- We promote equity and respect - We value the different identities and experiences of the people and communities we work with, and we build respectful relationships to meet them where they are.
The Arc partnered with employees from across the organization and within the community to develop value statements (above) that reflect who we are as an organization and how we approach our work.
What's unique about The Arc is our focus on innovation, commitment to community-based services, and tremendous growth. The Arc is an entrepreneurial organization, and strongly values innovation informed by community needs. It is the driving force behind the growth of The Arc and the development of new programs, services, and subsidiaries throughout our history.
About The Arc’s subsidiaries:
The Arc’s work providing quality, safe, affordable housing for people with IDD led The Arc to understand the greater community's need for affordable and accessible housing. Recognizing this need for affordable housing throughout Maryland, The Arc founded Chesapeake Neighbors in 2007 as a nonprofit subsidiary dedicated to the development and management of affordable housing for all. Today, Chesapeake Neighbors owns and operates 50 units throughout Maryland.
Additionally, in 2021, The Arc founded Chesapeake Community Development, a Community Development Corporation (CDC), to serve as their acquisition and development arm. Under this model, Chesapeake Community Development purchases properties and stewards projects through development, while Chesapeake Neighbors provides ongoing leasing, management, and maintenance services throughout the life of the property.
For more information about The Arc, see www.thearcccr.org. For more information about Chesapeake Neighbors, see www.chesapeakeneighbors.org.
ABOUT LINTHICUM, MARYLAND:
Situated in the northern part of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Linthicum is home to a wide variety of industries and a thriving community of friendly, close-knit residents. It is a delightfully temperate locale offering scenic hiking trails, picturesque waterways, and a thriving visual and performing arts scene. Just a short distance from BWI Airport, Linthicum is also home to the BWI Business District, an area boasting a variety of restaurants, retail, and lodging options.
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/12213.
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.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
