Chief Financial OfficerAtlanta, GA; Montgomery, AL

Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees the finance and accounting function, financial compliance, and SPLC's offices and facilities. They partner with the EVP Chief Operating Officer (COO) to set and execute a financial plan that supports the Center's strategic plan and, partnering with the General Counsel, the CFO is responsible for risk management.

The CFO works closely with the COO in gathering, distributing and archiving board meetings and board committee meeting materials and minutes. They work closely with the audit, finance, and investment committees of the Board of Directors. The CFO serves as Treasurer of the Center as elected by the Board of Directors.

Key responsibilities include developing the operational and strategic plans for the finance and administrative functions; overseeing the financial planning process and $100M operating budget; collaborating closely with the Chief Development Officer to budget and monitor fundraising progress; managing financial institution and investment advisor relationships; monitoring internal control environment and activities; providing timely, accurate, and useful financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and the board of directors; preparing and communicating monthly and annual financial statements; remaining current on state and federal law regarding nonprofit financial operations; ensuring legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions; ensuring timely and accurate financial audits, and preparation and filing of tax returns; serving as a key leader and building internal relationships with colleagues and staff, in order to understand the programming and support functions that enable strategic resource allocation for the greatest impact; managing a comprehensive risk program, identifying and mitigating risks across the Center, including insurance, processes, and policies; managing long-term facility planning and maintenance; managing a large team of staff, providing mentoring and coaching to support the work; hiring, training, establishing and monitoring staff performance and development goals, assigning duties, and conducting performance reviews; and other duties as assigned to assist the EVP, Chief Operating Officer and President & CEO.

The person :

Related work experience :

• A minimum of 12 years of non-profit accounting experience
• At least 7 years of managerial experience of a team of professionals, managing performance encouraging professional development, and setting high standards
• Experience developing budgets and tracking budget expenses in a complex organization, including using sophisticated budgeting software
• Public accounting experience is desirable
• Forecasting experience is desirable

Knowledge, skills and abilities :

Education :

Compensation :

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact :

Tory Clarke, Partner, Bridge Partners - tory.clarke@bridgepartnersllc.com

Ryan Whitacre, Partner, Bridge Partners - ryan.whitacre@bridgepartnersllc.com

Priority will be given to applications submitted by May 12th, although we will continue to receive and review applications until the position is filled.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.