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• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s fiscal function and performance.
• Participate in the development of the organization’s plans and programs as a strategic partner.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.
• Validate the organization’s finances by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist senior management and the Board of Directors in carrying out their responsibilities and making strategic decisions.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation, effectiveness and internal control system of the organization.
• Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the finance function.
• Participate in continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances, acquisitions and/or mergers, investment strategy.
• Work with senior management to optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance the organization’s cash position.
• Work with the ED to develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the organization may enter.
• Evaluate the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group and provide individuals with professional and personal growth.
• Lead and manage IT investments, policies and contract vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship Finance
• Oversee cash flow planning and management to ensure availability of funds as needed.
• Oversee cash, investment, and asset management policies.
• Oversee corporate 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 organization’s operations and business plans. Planning, Policy, and Investor Relations
• Oversee the development and monitoring of budgets and present to the Board.
• Develop financial business plans and forecasts to ensure sustainability.
• Ensure future program growth and expansion plans are aligned with financial projections.
• Participate in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team; lead financial policy development.
• 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 accounting and audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit organizations. Accounting and Administration
• Manage and develop the Controller who oversees the accounting function to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function. Work with Controller to develop Finance staff.
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls and financial policies and procedures are in place and operating as designed.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal, state and local funders, foundations, NeighborWorks America, and the Board of Directors and Board committees; oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Provide individual reporting for Board of Directors as needed.
• Coordinate and present audits and proper filing of tax returns.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of a BS in a finance-related field; CPA certification and/or MBA are preferred.
• At least three years’ experience as CFO or equivalent, preferably in a nonprofit organization with a budget of at least $5 million and multiple affiliate or subsidiary companies.
• Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies.
• Significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the Office of Management and Budget Circular A133 audit.
• Expertise in affordable housing development or ownership, preferably both, to include experience with low income tax credit projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a complex organizational matrix with demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.
Date Posted: 19 June 2022