Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all financial management, accounting, and treasury functions including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and weekly and monthly financial statements and reporting
• Provide financial leadership for the organization and support the CEO in interactions with the Board to develop and communicate the financial strategy of the organization
• Establish and maintain effective financial systems and internal controls
• Undertake deep-dive analyses and fiscal projects as needed, including financial modeling and pro forma creation; draft project budgets for proposals and grant applications
• Effectively communicate financial results, forecasts, and budgets (dashboard) to the leadership team
• Prepare, monitor, and assist in generating capital and operations budgets
• Manage activities and relationships with external auditors and tax accountants. Assist with annual fiscal audit, including preparation of select schedules, drafting financial statements, and organizing key data
• Ensure adequate working capital for the organization and direct / manage banking activities and relationships
• Direct activities to ensure adequate accounting and safekeeping of assets / records; manage relationships with insurance and risk management providers
• Provide organizational support activities in the evaluation, development, and implementation of operational internal controls to ensure transactional processing systems are properly controlled to ensure data integrity, completeness, and timeliness
• Provides input and participates in the development and update of the strategic planning process
• Assist the CEO in coordinating information and reports
• Establish and maintain systems and controls, that verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the Organization’s value
• Oversight of all leases and management of real estate portfolio
• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills

• Ten years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or related business activities, with a minimum of five years in a management role
• Master’s degree in accounting / finance, business, or related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree required
• Current Certified Public Accountant certification
• Proven ability to engage managers and staff in an effective and inclusive budgeting process
• Ability to monitor budgets and provide timely information on expenditures and monitoring of the annual budget
• Able to make the business case for adopting sound financial practices
• Social enterprise management experience is a plus
• Nonprofit experience a plus
• Capable of translating financial expertise into lay terms for non-accountants
• A passion for the mission of PR and the population served
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Very good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
• Excellent computer skills with demonstrated proficiency and speed in a Windows environment, Microsoft Office, and common accounting software
26 days ago