Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct all agency financial matters, including receipt, withdrawal, and disbursement of monies, maintenance of accounting records and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Hires and supervises Fiscal Office personnel.
• Provides and up-to-date status of all grants to be used as a management tool.
• Ensures that all transactions are properly recorded in agency books and that they are properly verifiable by reference to supporting documents in the files.
• Arranges for audits according to grant specifications, working closely with the auditors, and making adjusting entries as required.
• Develops and implements procedures relative to payroll preparation, insurance coverage’s, and the banking of funds.
• Prepare budgets and business plans for both non-profit and for-profits ventures if applicable.
• Oversees procedures for property management and control, budgetary control, and purchasing to include the seeking of bids, contracting for the services, and approval of purchase orders.
• Oversees the operation of Fiscal computer system including training and future hardware and software additions.
• Provides regular financial reports to the Agency Board of Directors.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned or required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Acts in the capacity of the Executive Director during the absence of this individual.
• Attend evening meetings as required and perform overnight travel as necessary.
• Participate in required job-related training.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and other related programs.
• Working knowledge of non-profit funding and social service systems.
• Ability to supervise assigned staff.
• Ability to write clear, accurate, and logical reports.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field. (Required)
• One to three years’ experience in managing contracts and budgets. (Preferred)
• One to three years’ experience in supervision of staff. (Preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of accounting software programs. (Preferred)
• Current PA drivers’ license and reliable transportation. (Required)
• Must be bondable. (Required)
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)