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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy and operations of the organization. Key duties include developing financial plans and budgets, managing accounting functions, overseeing cash flow and investments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. As a member of the executive team, the CFO also participates in strategic decision-making and represents the organization to financial stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of CFO experience, preferably in a nonprofit, as well as an accounting background such as a CPA or MBA.

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CFO Job Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy and operations of the organization. Key duties include developing financial plans and budgets, managing accounting functions, overseeing cash flow and investments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. As a member of the executive team, the CFO also participates in strategic decision-making and represents the organization to financial stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of CFO experience, preferably in a nonprofit, as well as an accounting background such as a CPA or MBA.

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CFO JOB DESCRIPTION

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) job description

Overview
Job description of CEO include contents such as: 1. Job purpose 2. Key duties/tasks 3. KRAs 4. KPIs 5. Job standard 6. Job spec

I/ Key job tasks of Chief Financial Officer - CFO job description


1. Strategy

As a true business partner to the CEO and divisional presidents, assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and companys longterm strategy. Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations. Engage the board finance, audit, and investment committees around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model(s) and operational delivery. Assist in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas, and selecting and engaging outside consultants (auditors, investment advisors). Oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with company National Nonprofits strategic plan, especially as the organization considers sponsorships, potential acquisitions, and collaborations with external organizations.

2. Executive Management

Serve as a member of executive leadership team Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution

3. Financial Planning and Analysis


Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports; Monthly profit and loss forecast by division (vs. budget); Weekly 13 week cash flow forecast. Complete analysis of financial results; Develop recommendations (strategic and tactical). Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., opening new operations, asset acquisition, new service launches). Develop and maintain capital budget. Assist in development of financial planning and analysis exercises/reports. Participate in calls with Lenders.

4. Finance Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed. Oversee cash, investment, and asset management. Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships. Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organizations operations and business plans.

5. Planning, Policy, and Investor Relations Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets. Develop financial business plans and forecasts. Participate in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team. Engage the finance committee of the board of directors to develop short-, medium-, and long-term financial plans and projections. Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc. Remain up to date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.

6. Accounting and Administration Oversee the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function; supervise company nonprofits finance staff. Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.

Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and company nonprofits board of directors; oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax returns. Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.

7. Team Management

Mentor and develop a direct team of four, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic. Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control within the five main company national nonprofit program areas.

8. Accounting Activities

Oversee preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate/overhead cost allocation Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems Serve as final point of escalation for Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable issues Develop and manage accounting staff Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits

9. Cash Management

Oversee weekly cash management; Approve weekly payables; Execute check signing Oversee AR management and provide support to collections activities

10. Corporate Development


Represent company in efforts with investment bankers and potential investors Prepare various analyses and reports required by corporate development efforts

11. Insurance/Real Estate/Legal Affairs


Manage the companys insurance program Manage the companys real estate affairs consisting of leases and sub-leases with various landlords; Negotiate new leases or lease renewals; Coordinate with real estate counsel

Manage the companys legal affairs in the areas of cargo claims, bankruptcies and other small claims matters

II / Job specification of Chief Financial Officer - CFO job description


1. A minimum of a BS; a CPA and/or MBA would be a plus. 2. At least five years experience as CFO or equivalent, preferably in a nonprofit organization with a budget of at least $10 million. 3. Deep knowledge and understanding of the Office of Management and Budget Circular A133 audit. 4. Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages. 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 6. Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills. 7. Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills. 8. Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies. 9. Significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.

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