Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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.