CFS is partnering with a local non profit to identify their next CFO to be a strategic thought-partner and report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager. They will lead and develop an internal team to support the following areas: finance (business planning and budgeting), human resources, compliance, and facilities operations. The CFO will oversee an existing team of four full-time employees, plus payroll and IT contractors. The CFO will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making, long-term strategy, financial planning, and operations as this organization continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity.
Why Join this organization:
- High growth mode.
- Competitive benefits.
- 401k+match.
- Team/company events.
- Strong PTO package.
- Flexible schedule.
- Hands on environment with great tenure.
Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Operations
- Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
- Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CEO; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization's financial status.
- Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
- Implement a robust contracts and tenants management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
- Oversee incoming grant management to ensure that (a) accurate, timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with grant requirements; and (b) grant applications and reports are prepared and submitted on a timely basis.
- Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department's overall policy and procedure manual.
- Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.
- Manage banking relations.
- Oversee implementation of a multi-phase capital improvement program, including vendor acquisition, financing, and grants compliance.
Human Resources, Technology and Administration
- Further develop their human resources and administration, enhancing professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training, and recruiting.
- Ensure that recruiting processes are consistent and streamlined.
- Establish and manage a comprehensive training program to educate employees regarding staff tools, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for the management and administration of organization insurance plans.
- Responsible for oversight of employee benefit plans, including but not limited to medical, dental, life, disability, and 401(k).
- Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants.
- Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations as the organization scales.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a B.A., ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree
- At least 15 years of overall professional experience; ideally 7+ years of broad financial and operations management experience
- The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area, and has preferably overseen a human resources function previously
- Ability to translate financial concepts to - and to effectively collaborate with programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
- A track record in grants management
- Experience in tenant relations and facilities management
- Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of this non-profit.