Divisional Finance Director

Job Title: Divisional Finance Director

FLSA Status: Full Time - exempt
Reports to: Divisional Secretary of Business  

Schedule: 40 hours exempt 
Supervises: Finance department

Rate of Pay: $135,000 - $155,000 based on experience 

Closing Date: 5/12/2026

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit – 20 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0769 hours for each hour worked (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Divisional Secretary for Business (DSB), the Divisional Finance Director (DFD) oversees the financial affairs and accounting of The Salvation Army Intermountain Division. The DFD gives leadership and supervision to the Finance Department and is responsible for accounting, planning, and reporting for the corps units within the Intermountain Division. The DFD is a member of the leadership team and will help to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

The DFD is the assets custodian of the Division and is responsible for all aspects of financial management and accounting including but not limited to:

• Acts as an advisor to the Divisional Commander and others in management on matters of fiscal policy and management of the division.
• Keeps management apprised of financial, personnel and other situations that will contribute to valid management decisions.
• Responsible for the oversight of management reporting including financial statements, audits and budget.
• Provides oversight of accounting procedures throughout the division to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, FASB requirements, and Salvation Army policy to ensure accuracy, validity, and consistency of accounting practices.
• Oversees all accounting within the division internal bookkeeping systems, fiscal controls and management systems.
• As a member of Command Finance Council (CFC). will provide interpretation of financial data and procedures.
• Functions as the Secretary for CFC.
• Present items pertaining to requisitions, budgets, and audits for review by CFC.
• Personally direct the physical and electronic recording of the minutes immediately following the Council meetings.
• Provides oversight of the development of reports that will communicate financial summaries in a valid but easily understood format for non-financial managers.
• develops and recommends appropriate fiscal operating changes as needed and provides personnel in a variety of aspects of accounting.
• Maintains a relationship with external and internal auditors, including presentation of audits and the authorization of audit fees and costs.
• Prepares allocation schedules for the Denver Metro units. This includes but is not limited to endowent earnings, Special Appeals, and other fund-raising revenue. Submit to CFC for approval as a part of the annual budget process.
• Conducts or assists with internal audits as needed.
• Act as the liaison and secretary for the Denver Metro Advisory Board Finance Committee. Attend Executive Committee and Advisory Board meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• BA degree in accounting or equivalent required, Master's Degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of accounting or finance experience, with at least 5 years of experience in non-profits.
• Strong leadership. communication and influencing skills.
• Strong Business and Financial acumen and ability to present issues clearly and concisely.
• Financial statement analysis experience.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to multitask to meet competing deadlines
• Experience in forecasting and modelling and strong knowledge of non-profit performance and metrics.
• Experience in performing complex analysis of financial issues.
  CPA or CMA certification preferred.

Requirements
• Driving
If the position requires driving:

• The employee must be 21 years old at minimum (for insurance provision) and possess a valid in-state driver’s license
• An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies

• Background Check

• Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent of continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to hitt to 25 pounds
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Dualities individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of office position with or without accommodation. A qualifies person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.