Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer

Full-Time | On-Site 

A growing nonprofit organization with an annual budget of approximately $5 million is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the organization’s financial operations and administrative support functions.

The CFO will serve as a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the CEO and COO to support sound financial management, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational planning. This position will also serve as a financial resource to the Board of Directors and will attend board meetings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Financial Management and Reporting

·         Oversee all accounting and financial operations of the organization, including vendor payments.

·         Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and supplemental financial schedules.

·         Prepare financial reports and presentations for management and the Board of Directors.

·         Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.

·         Develop and monitor the annual organizational budget.

·         Provide financial analysis, forecasting, cash-flow management, and decision support to the CEO.

·         Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.

·         Monitor financial performance in relation to the organization’s approximately $5 million annual budget.

Grant Accounting and Compliance

·         Manage accounting and reporting requirements for federal and state grants.

·         Prepare monthly grant reimbursement requests.

·         Prepare monthly billing for all fee for service contracts.

·         Prepare quarterly grant reports and annual grant closeout reports.

·         Monitor grant expenditures, budgets, allowable costs, and reporting deadlines.

·         Maintain accurate documentation to support grant compliance and audits.

·         Coordinate with program and administrative staff to ensure grant funds are properly tracked and used in accordance with grant                          requirements.

Audits and Compliance

·         Coordinate the organization’s annual financial audit and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.

·         Prepare schedules, documentation, reconciliations, and other information requested by auditors.

·         Assist with audits conducted under Government Auditing Standards, commonly referred to as Yellow Book audits or Single Audits.

·         Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and nonprofit financial reporting requirements.

·         Recommend improvements to internal controls and financial processes as needed.

·         Provide information for preparation of annual 990 tax return.

Administrative Oversight

·         Oversee payroll processing and payroll-related compliance.

·         Oversee human resources administration and employee records.

·         Oversee employee benefit administration, including health insurance, retirement plans, dental insurance, disability insurance, and life                insurance.

·         Provide oversight of the organization’s information technology systems and related vendors.

·         Assist the CEO and COO with day-to-day operational matters and special projects.

·         Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to strategic planning and organizational decision-making.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

·         At least five years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.

·         Demonstrated experience with federal and state grant accounting, reimbursement requests, quarterly reporting, and annual grant                      closeouts.

·         Experience preparing financial statements and supplemental schedules.

·         Experience assisting with annual audits and working with external auditors.

·         Familiarity with Yellow Book audits and governmental or grant compliance requirements.

·         Demonstrated budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience.

·         Strong understanding of internal controls and nonprofit financial operations.

·         Experience with payroll, human resources, employee benefits, and administrative functions.

·         Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively with senior leadership, employees, auditors, grantors, and Board members.

·         High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to the organization’s mission.

·         Prior experience as a CFO, controller, finance director, or senior accounting leader in a nonprofit organization.

·         Experience with federal awards and related compliance requirements.

·         Experience supporting audits performed under Government Auditing Standards.

·         Experience with nonprofit accounting software and financial reporting systems.