THE OPPORTUNITY

• Are you ready to leverage your talent to advance the mission of the Dan Beard Council and Scouting America?
• Do you enjoy being a strategic and hands-on accounting and finance leader?
• Are you a problem solver who works with a sense of urgency and builds healthy relationships with peers and partners?

ABOUT THE COUNCIL

The Dan Beard Council, Scouting America is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which delivers the programs of Scouting America to the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. With a geographic area of 12 counties in Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky and an average annual membership of 10,000 youth, the Dan Beard Council is one of the larger metropolitan councils in the country and the largest youth organization in the Cincinnati area. The Council administers the Scouting program through seven districts, providing volunteer support, training, program opportunities, fundraising and administrative services. Hundreds of Cub Scout Packs, Scout BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, Explorer Posts, and Sea Scout Ships make up the membership of the Council.

Four camp properties are operated by the Council including Camp Friedlander, Camp Craig, Cub World, and Camp Michaels. Each year, over 3,000 youth will participate in summer camp programs and thousands more will enjoy the camps at various seasonal events and unit outings.

Council operations are funded by the Friends of Scouting annual giving campaign, corporate sponsorships, the popcorn sale, and special event revenue. This position is on site at the corporate office in Evendale 4-5 days/week. Work flexibility is an important part of the corporate culture taking into account the priorities for the week.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a key member of the Executive Management Team, the Director of Finance will play a strategic and hands-on role helping to guide the council’s direction. This role has one direct report and reports to the President & CEO as the principal financial advisor. The Director of Finance is responsible for the accounting and finance function including financial reporting and related systems development, maintenance, and reporting; accounting activities related to investments, endowments, and gifts; audit/tax compliance; payroll; and current and multi-year budgets and forecasts. The Director of Finance is the staff liaison with auditors, tax preparers, investment advisors, and various other internal and external constituents. This role has the responsibility for working collaboratively with all departments to support strategic thinking and direction, establish critical measurements, projections, and forecasts and to lead the council’s long-range planning. The Director of Finance is responsible for directing the council’s financial management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), regulations and policies and ensures that the council’s day-to-day operations proceed efficiently and effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (JOB SUMMARY)

• Provide leadership to the CEO and Executive Management Team to ensure the achievement of council goals and maintain its financial health.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends to assist the CEO and senior leadership in decision-making and goal execution.
• Lead the day-to-day administration and control of the accounting, treasury, and payroll functions to safeguard the council’s assets and to ensure financial transactions are timely, processed accurately, and recorded.
• Direct accounting staff and ensure all financial records are maintained and reporting activities (internal and external) are carried out in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and national Scouting America guidelines.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA preferred
• 8+ years of accounting, finance, and management experience. Public accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Proven business acumen, relationship management, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Experience managing a small team including recruitment, training, and development of talent.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• Proven high level of organizational, financial management, project management, personnel management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with commitment to achieving organizational goals.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Enthusiastic about the mission of the Dan Beard Council and Scouting America.
• Results oriented. Focuses on key priorities, executes with excellence, and meets or exceeds annual goals. Acts with a sense of urgency, with results in mind.
• Operates with attention-to-detail. Organized and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Takes ownership and proactively identifies and removes barriers to get things done and exceed goals.
• Teamwork: willingness to partner and collaborate with others to engage their support and help them succeed. Effectively works across all levels in the organization (from Board members to Scouting volunteers) as well as across all the functions to achieve the Council’s development goals.
• Accountability: holding themselves and others responsible for delivering upon commitments.
• Transparent and high integrity leadership.
• Strong goal-orientation, with inclination toward data and impact measurement; ability to interpret and respond to data.
• Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

THE PAYOFF:

• Collaborate with a talented and enthusiastic leadership team.
• Work closely with an engaged and generous volunteer board comprised of the region’s top business and civic leaders.
• See your efforts have a positive impact on youth and families in the Greater Cincinnati region.
• Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus a discretionary bonus, benefits package, and PTO.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CANDIDATES

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating talent in our communities—and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration. You do not have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you’re drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to reach out.