

Divisional Finance Director
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About the role
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.
About The Salvation Army Southern California
“Doing the Most Good.” In these four words, our mission – to feed, to clothe, to comfort, to care, to rebuild broken homes and broken lives. By walking with the addicted, we can lead them to recovery. By fighting hunger and poverty, we can feed and nurture the spirit. And, by living and sharing the Christian Gospel and meeting tangible needs, we give the world a lasting display of the love behind our beliefs.
The Salvation Army operates more than 50 social service agencies strategically placed throughout Southern California. Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Our work is funded through kettle donations, corporate contributions, and the sale of goods donated to Salvation Army Family Stores. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs across Southern California. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.
An international movement, The Salvation Army is an evangelical arm of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, and our ministry is motivated by the love of God. We preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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Divisional Finance Director
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
About The Salvation Army Southern California
“Doing the Most Good.” In these four words, our mission – to feed, to clothe, to comfort, to care, to rebuild broken homes and broken lives. By walking with the addicted, we can lead them to recovery. By fighting hunger and poverty, we can feed and nurture the spirit. And, by living and sharing the Christian Gospel and meeting tangible needs, we give the world a lasting display of the love behind our beliefs.
The Salvation Army operates more than 50 social service agencies strategically placed throughout Southern California. Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Our work is funded through kettle donations, corporate contributions, and the sale of goods donated to Salvation Army Family Stores. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs across Southern California. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.
An international movement, The Salvation Army is an evangelical arm of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, and our ministry is motivated by the love of God. We preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.