Finance Director

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Greater Portland and Sebago Lakes' regional council, the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG), is seeking a Finance Director to join our team. GPCOG unites cities and towns across rural, suburban, and urban areas to collaboratively plan for our region’s future. We are committed to enhancing community life and making our region a top destination through various programs, services, and initiatives.

As an equal opportunity employer, GPCOG observes all applicable laws and welcomes applicants regardless of race, color, creed, gender, or other protected characteristics.

To support our team, we offer benefits that promote work / life balance, including flexible schedules, remote work options, professional development, and health insurance. If you have a passion for and demonstrated experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, and analysis and enjoy working with teams to create strong organizations and efficient systems, all while creating the kinds of places where people want to be, we’d love to have you join us!

What You’ll Do

• Participate in developing and implementing the Operations & Finance Department’s part of GPCOG’s strategic plan and annual workplan.
• Monitor and forecast revenues and expenditures and cost-control measures to ensure sound fiscal management and best use of resources, including budgeted funds, personnel, materials, and facilities.
• Prepare GPCOG’s annual budget in collaboration with the Executive Director and leadership team, including presenting materials for the Executive Committee and General Assembly.
• Oversee financial functions, including payroll, accounts payable, cash management, and accounts receivable.
• Manage GPCOG’s SAM.gov registration and similar federal government financial portals and interfaces.
• Establish, maintain, and review internal control procedures to ensure compliance with state and national accounting standards.
• Conduct regular reconciliations of ledgers and accounts to maintain accuracy and accountability.
• Manage the year-end audit process by working with GPCOG’s independent auditors and preparing the agency’s annual financial statements and reports.
• Optimize management of GPCOG’s financial resources, including investment of available fund balances to enhance revenue generation following GPCOG’s investment policy and state and federal law.
• Collaborate with agency staff to ensure proper management and tracking of federal, state, and foundation grant funds, including budget development for proposals.
• Recommend strategies to improve financial efficiencies, reduce risk, and follow evolving regulations.
• Streamline and improve electronic payment systems and other services.
• Ensure accuracy in payroll processes, applying tax accounting principles where necessary, and overseeing all payroll reporting.
• Provide leadership within the Operations & Finance Department, including team performance management, quality assurance, coaching, mentoring, and professional development of staff.
• Review and evaluate agency financial operations on a daily and monthly basis.
• Prepare regular reports for the Executive Committee, Executive Director, PACTS Policy Board, leadership team, and others as needed.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned to support GPCOG’s financial operations and goals.

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GPCOG operates as the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (PACTS), the regional Economic Development District, and the state-recognized regional planning agency, serving 25 member municipalities and other communities across the Greater Portland region. As Maine’s economic hub, Greater Portland offers a vibrant and dynamic environment for both work and living. GPCOG is dedicated to advancing racial equity, social justice, and environmental sustainability, striving to foster inclusive and sustainable prosperity throughout the Greater Portland and Sebago Lakes regions.

Visit us at www.gpcog.org .

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