Chief Financial Officer

Description Robert Half is partnering with a Davenport, Iowa organization in search of a strategic finance leader to guide the financial health and operational integrity. This role oversees accounting, HR, IT, reporting, compliance, and long-range planning while supporting sound decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit or mission-driven financial leadership experience, a hands-on approach to controls and cash management, and the ability to partner effectively with board members, auditors, and external service providers.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day work of finance team members and provide leadership to HR, benefits, and IT partners to ensure reliable administrative support.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly and annual financial reporting for the organization and its affiliated entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clear analysis.
• Build financial plans, forecasts, and long-term projections in partnership with leadership and serve as the primary staff liaison to executive boards and finance committees.
• Oversee cash management, bank account reconciliations, and investment activity while maintaining alignment with approved asset management policies.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and tax filing preparation with independent auditors and other external advisors.
• Establish, monitor, and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and operating procedures to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, including federally funded awards, as well as all applicable financial, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Represent the organization in financial matters with banks, board members, investors, auditors, and public-sector stakeholders.
• Manage facilities and real estate-related activities, including lease discussions, vendor coordination, maintenance oversight, and security considerations.
• Provide oversight for retirement and employee benefit programs through third-party vendors and support accurate administration of related services. Requirements
• Proven experience leading finance and accounting functions at a senior level, preferably in a nonprofit, association, or similarly complex organization.
• Strong command of general ledger management, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage audits, tax-related coordination, grant compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience developing internal controls, financial policies, and process improvements that support operational effectiveness.
• Ability to supervise staff directly and coordinate the work of external business partners across multiple administrative functions.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with the ability to present financial information to executives, board committees, and outside stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of employee benefit oversight, risk management practices, and insurance coverage administration.
• Current understanding of applicable state and federal financial regulations, audit standards, and compliance expectations.
• Strong preference for advanced education and/or certification (MBA, CPA) Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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