CFO - Be the strategic visionary!

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Job description

Creative Financial Staffing has been exclusively retained by a national nonprofit to identify a CFO to join their team. Overseeing a team of 3, the CFO will have hands-on responsibility for the daily operations of the accounting/finance function while partnering with the CEO and COO to drive the strategic financial growth of the agency.

Why the CFO opportunity?

1. The Organization: Local chapter of a national nonprofit agency that serves those most in need, especially the vulnerable, the hardest to serve, and those facing multiple challenges. Their work touches the mind, body, heart, and ultimately the spirit of those they serve, integrating deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.
2. The Growth: Historically the agency's programs have run independently, and they are now pivoting to a fully integrated care management model to better serve the community. They have received 3 major grants in the past month and are expecting to grow their employee base by 1/3rd by year-end.
3. Opportunity: As the financial strategic visionary, the CFO will be charged with enhancing the accounting/finance infrastructure to support the run rate of the agency.
4. The Exposure: The CFO will be expected to provide business and operational analysis, strategic insight, and tactical financial support to be an effective business partner and trusted advisor to the C-Suite

The CFO's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reporting to the CEO and overseeing a staff of 3, the CFO will have responsibility for the oversight of all aspects of the day-to-day financial management of the agency including the preparation of the monthly financial package; management of GL accounts, annual audit, and submission of government and related tax returns; and financial planning.
• Provide financial and operational metrics and analytics to executive management.
• Develop and implement business process improvement initiatives and strategies.
• Increase the company's ability to anticipate business issues and drive good decision-making through sound financial management.
• Further develop guidelines and processes corresponding to the rapid growth of the company.
• Continually review accounting policies and procedures to ensure that the company is compliant with GAAP and statutory accounting
• Implement reliable forecasting tools (P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet).

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance
• C.P.A., M.B.A. or master's degree in finance is preferred, but not required.
• 15 years + experience as a financial executive with non-profit experience, including OMB Uniform Guidance and the Massachusetts Uniform Financial Report Experience.
• Ideally has Real Estate or multi-entity accounting experience within a nonprofit environment.
• Experience establishing and implementing process improvement initiatives within a high-growth environment.