Summary:

We are a progressive organization focused on growth and achievement. We value our employees above all else and gain our strength from our high performing staff.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) partners with the CEO and organizational leaders in the direction of the overall financial management of the company. As an executive leader this role has overall accountability for financial health of the organization and will be integral to our success. The CFO will be a strategic partner to the organization using an analytical approach in forming winning strategies.

The CFO is a talented leader that is hands-on and agile, constantly looking to improve the business with a balance of excellent technical, operational and management skills. This person is an excellent communicator, collaborator and is able to fit in with a dynamic environment.

Direct Reports: Senior Director of Finance

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and monitoring of the annual budget process for and affiliates and the annual CAPEX budget
• Responsible for all financial results, profitability, capital expenditures, investments and tax planning
• Evaluate the organization’s performance against the strategic plan and peer organizations
• Develop tools and financial metrics to provide critical financial and operational information to the Board of Directors, CEO and Senior Leadership
• Develop short and long-range financial plans, including capital assets plan
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to facilitate effective decision making at all levels of the organization
• Manage all banking, financing and legal relationships
• Collaborate with Chief Growth Officer and provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
• Implement methods to ensure growth of top and bottom lines
• Other areas of responsibility: contracts, legal agreements, risk management and insurance
• Develop presentations and present at Board Meetings and Finance Committee meetings
• Responsible for staffing, attending, and presenting at the Finance Committee meetings
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development as a member of the executive team
• Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations
• Serves as the key financial ambassador to staff and volunteer leadership
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the organization, i.e., evaluation of potential investments
• Provide strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs
• Provide recommendations to other members of management as to costs, contract terms, and other time saving alternatives to existing business practices
• Work cross-functionally on strategic initiatives and projects
• Develop relationships with internal leadership as well as with the Finance Committee, Audit Committee, and Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain a high-performing, cross-functional team
• Directly supervise, coach and mentor the Senior Director of Finance, including feedback, goal setting, and performance management.  Other duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Strategic thought leader
• Credible to advise senior leadership
• Ability to communicate and influence on complex issues effectively with peers, leadership teams, and other key stakeholders
• Embodies a client service mindset
• Ability to make well-balanced business decisions through a finance lens in the best interest of the organization
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and financial reporting systems
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to work well and communicate with staff at all levels of the association

Education and Experience:

• CPA required
• MBA highly preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of successful experience in a not-for profit environment
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive management experience required
• Senior level leadership experience required