Chief Financial Officer
Overview
The Finance Department works in partnership with other Kallo departments to develop budgets, implement and manage financial control measures, establish appropriate policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, and governmental and non-governmental grant requirements.
Position Purpose
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization. The CFO supervises the finance unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The CFO will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). S/he assists on all strategic and tactical matters related to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and growth plans.
- Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
- Work with the CEO and COO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationship, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
- Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the CEO and COO in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.
- Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases pass independent and governmental audits.
- Work with the CEO and COO to ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements. This includes: 1) interpreting legislative and programmatic rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and contractual guidelines, 2) ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel, and 3) monitoring compliance.
- Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and contract/grant budgets.
- Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants.
- Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization and oversee federal awards and programs. Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved, and all compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with U.S. GAAP and federal, state and other required supplementary schedules and information.
- Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings; including being the lead staff on the Audit/Finance Committee.
- Monitor banking activities of the organization.
- Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
- Serve as one of the trustees and oversee administration and financial reporting of the organization's Savings and Retirement Plan.
- Investigate cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which the organization may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals.
- Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliations with funders and pension plan requirements, as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive leadership, as well as the Audit/Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
- Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, commissions, and salaries for the staff.
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.
- Oversee business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis.
- Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with government funds (computers, etc.) assuring all are in accordance with federal regulations.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
- 10-15 years experience at Finance Controller or Chief Financial Officer level.
- Five to seven years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization of at least 50 staff persons.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to prioritize and effectively execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
- Strong initiative, assertiveness, negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making and presentation skills.
- Good logical, interpersonal, written and oral communication abilities with a strong attention to detail.
- Organizational, planning, information gathering and monitoring skills.
- Strong execution ability, with an energetic ‘can-do’ team player attitude, and an ability to drive and manage change is important
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