The Finance Director manages and oversees the financial and accounting operations, activities and staff for the library system; manages bank accounts and investments; prepares the annual budget; oversees the financial reporting for Friends of the Library groups and grants. Serves as a liaison between the HCPL Foundation and auditors and department staff and Senior Administration; provides assessment of existing and proposed financial plans, policies and procedures; oversees financial and accounting system controls and standards and ensures timely financial and statistical reports for management and/or Board use; provides analytical management assistance by providing analysis of business intelligence to measure organizational performance tied to financial initiatives. Communicates performance measures to senior staff and assists in resolving identified problems/opportunities. Job Requirements: Essential Duties: Oversees the annual audits for the Library; prepares schedules, writes management discussion and analysis; Prepares the library's operating budget; Oversees the financial and accounting activities of the library system; Troubleshoots and resolves problems involving coding, account balances and applicable software programs; Manages library bank accounts and investments; Monitors balance sheets and income statements; Prepares reports and spreadsheets; Oversees accounts payable and general ledger functions; Oversees all petty cash accounts; Works closely with the Friends of the Library groups and Foundation personnel; Reviews bank records monthly; Develops, reviews and approvals all finance procedures; Works closely with library management staff on line item management; Reviews funding availability for all purchase orders; Maintains a copy of all grant documents; Collects statistics and data from various finance-related sources and compiles reports; Promotes and facilitates teamwork between department and other library staff; Monitors, evaluates and provides guidance to management and other staff regarding financial or the budgeting process; Takes a leadership role in implementing changes and in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the library. Supervision Functions: Hires and supervises assigned staff, as well as assigned volunteers; Oversees the training of staff and volunteers, as assigned; Administers the Performance Recognition System (PRS), the library's performance evaluation system, in accordance with published guidelines; Approves annual leave and checks and tabulates timesheets for assigned staff; Prepares monthly reports, meeting agendas, and monthly schedules; Interprets and implements system-wide policies and procedures; Schedules and facilitates department/team meetings; Ensures staff receive and understand the system and department communications via written or electronic format; May act as supervisor of a team or workgroup and/or may supervise volunteers. Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA required; Five or more years of related professional experience; Five or more years of supervisory experience; Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable criminal background report.