Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this position is responsible for directing all financial functions of the Coalition including preparation of strategic planning, budgets, establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. This position also oversees the internal audit, fraud and the Division of Early Learning (DEL) compliance components by ensuring all legal processes concerning allegations, case summaries, applications, overpayments and supporting evidence are followed and subsequently reported to the appropriate agencies.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing appropriate financial policies and procedures Prepare annual operating budget (current fiscal year's budget is $127 million) and participate in the annual strategic planning process which serves as a basis for the budget. Provide ongoing analysis of variances from budget and assists the CEO in implementing changes needed to achieve budget goals Ensure all accounting and business office policies and required internal controls are in place to facilitate a clean audit with no material audit adjustments or deficiencies found. Ensures all approval processes are in place Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Ensure all state and federal accounting and general ledger policies are followed and documented Manage all internal and external audits including those related to DEL and Fraud Analyze, interpret and communicate financial operating results to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors Provide strategic financial planning advice to the Board of Directors and the CEO to ensure long-term sustainability Ensure financial compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, and filing financial reports Provide financial leadership and guidance to leadership by training leaders on financial matters and provides routine feedback regarding department performance Prepare organization financial statements and organization performance statistics as needed Ensure local funding activities, grants, gifts, cash and other donations are tracked appropriately Manage organization's operational and financial metrics, reporting, and related Balanced Scorecard bonus program Perform other duties as requested

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises Accounting, Planning & Analysis, Procurement, Grant Compliance, Fiscal Internal Audit, Program Internal Audit/Quality Assurance, Benefits, and Fraud Departments (8 FTE).

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution; Master's degree preferred Active Certified Public Accounting (CPA) credentials preferred Ability to exemplify our Core Values 5+ years of management/supervisory experience overseeing a Finance/Accounting or related team; non-profit experience required Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Knowledge of fund accounting principles (cost reimbursement model) Knowledge of state and federal grant regulations preferred (i.e. FL Statute 287, 119, & 286) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to work collaboratively with all departments and leadership Ability to lead with a high degree of emotional intelligence and ethics Ability to think strategically and solve problems Excellent verbal and written communication skills Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced/Expert MS Excel Skills Highly Preferred Valid Florida driver's license and the ability to drive a passenger vehicle This position requires successful completion of the level 2 background screening standards as set forth in s. 435.04, F.S.