The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of The Lord’s Place executive leadership team and a thought partner to the CEO and the Board of Directors who is driven by the mission of the organization. The CFO will work closely with the CEO and other members of the senior management team to instill a culture of transparency, collaboration, and dynamic leadership across the organization. The individual will be a catalyst for driving financial transformation for the agency and will be a strategic, creative,e and innovative leader with excellent communication and team-building skills. The individual will help develop and foster leaders within the finance department and will lead the team providing oversight, guidance, and detailed engagement to ensure fiscal integrity throughout the organization. While the CFO must be able to provide strategic guidance and input, they must equally be able to assist the Director of Finance and understand the agency budgets at the most detailed level.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate must have a proven record of professional growth as a financial leader and possess experience as a CFO. Qualified individuals in a leading finance role (CFO, Controller, Director of Finance), with a strong desire to make an impact, are encouraged to apply.
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required. An advanced degree such as an MBA or CPA is a plus.
- A working knowledge of regulatory bodies relating to payroll, taxes, and general business financial conditions is required.
- Five to 10 years of experience in progressively responsible financial leadership roles. Non-profit experience, experience with rapid growth, and A-133 audit experience are a plus.
- Prior experience working with boards and board committees is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with multiple federal/state/local government grants.
- Working knowledge of financial and payroll software/systems.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to operate business equipment used daily within the organization.
- Minimum of five years experience in a management or leadership role.
- Understands and conducts business consistent with the organization’s mission and guiding principles.
- Strategic focus and experience managing finance (accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and reporting) for a nonprofit with multiple funding sources, including government (federal, state, and local) contracts.
- Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Fund EZ, ADP, and Raiser’s Edge software (or other non-profit comparable fund accounting software).
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy, Planning, and Management
- Represent the agency to the community, financial partners, financial institutions, foundation executives, donors, government partners, and auditors.
- Remain up to date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Finance and Audit Committees, and Board of Directors to implement fiscal policy as set forth by the Board.
- Translate detailed financial information into a clear and concise message.
- Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions of the organization.
- Update and maintain relevant financial policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls across the agency.
- Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities as well as recommendations for potential efficiencies.
- Maintain treasury relationships with bank, investment,t and financing partners.
- Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts. Provide insight and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth plans of the organization.
- Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends in order to assist the CEO, the Board, and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities.
- Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of long-range planning, new partnerships/alliances, and the introduction of new programs/strategies.
- Strategically enhance financial performance by providing recommendations to improve performance.
- Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and comply with applicable national, international, federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.