Manager of Finance and Administration

Work location: Based in Lansing, Michigan. This role offers a hybrid schedule, with a minimum in-office requirement of one day per week. Some travel is required and may include overnight stays.

Posiiton summary: The Manager of Finance and Administration (MFA) is responsible for overseeing the Federation’s financial, administrative, and human resources operations, and assuring compliance with operational and accounting standards applicable to maintaining the organization’s 501(c)3 status. Additionally, the MFA contributes to Federation team efforts to support member agencies through education, information sharing, data collection and reporting, and training events. The MFA reports to the President/CEO.

Position responsibilities:

1. Develops and oversees the annual budget and coordinates financial recordkeeping with the contracted accounting services provider who maintains the financial records, payroll, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, tax filings, and grant budgeting and reporting.
2. Reviews detailed financial updates provided by contracted accounting firm and provides these to the Treasurer, Board Chair, President/CEO, and Chief Strategy Officer.
3. Oversees financial recordkeeping of the MFCF Legal Trust Fund and provides financial status to the LTF Board of Trustees.
4. Assures accurate and complete documentation is provided to the auditors for their annual financial review.
5. Annually works with the Audit Committee to review the draft audit report, IRS Form 990, and License to Solicit and familiarize Audit Committee members with their responsibilities as outlined in the Audit Committee Charter, including selection of an audit firm.
6. Maintains personnel records and oversees processes for job description development, job postings, hiring, onboarding, performance management and succession planning, and exiting employees as well as contractor agreements.
7. Works with benefits companies and administrators to implement employee benefits programs, including set up in the outsourced online payroll services system as well as stand-alone and integrated employee benefits.
8. Supports and facilitates information sharing, resources, and education on behalf of administrative and operations Member Interest Networks (MINs) for human resources, business-finance, and performance-quality management.
9. Related to the Federation’s biennial Compensation Data Survey and Report, coordinates with the HR MIN refinement of the data collection form, solicits participation by members and non-Federation organizations, and oversees compilation and reporting developed by the contracted services provider, and coordinates distribution of the summary report.

Experience level: Minimum of five years of experience in financial recordkeeping, budgeting, reporting, and human resources-related responsibilities is required. Experience with Paylocity or similar human resources information system (HRIS) is required. Nonprofit or human service organization experience desired.

Education level: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, human resources, and/or related field preferred.

Other position requirements: Find full job description including job responsibilities, qualifications, skill competencies, general characteristics, and physical requirements at michfed.org.

Compensation and benefits: Salary is commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, long-term disability insurance, life insurance.

The Michigan Federation for Children and Families is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for this position.

How to Apply

Find full job description including job responsibilities, qualifications, skill competencies, general characteristics, and physical requirements at michfed.org.

To apply, email to jenny@michfed.org your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position and qualifications. Please include “Manager of Finance and Administration” in the subject line.