What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER position at Eden II Programs?
We are looking for a bright, experienced, and talented CFO to join our executive leadership team. The CFO's key role will be to effectively manage the financial risks and strategies of the organization, ensuring its continued growth and ability to effectively and efficiently support people with autism, now and in the future. The CFO is responsible for the agency's financial planning, reporting, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance, through leading a finance department team to perform with excellence in a complex and dynamic not-for-profit environment. Core responsibilities Develop and oversee the integrity of implementation of tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Executive Director, finance committee of the Board of Directors, and management team, making timely and actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations. Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost-management that align with the agencys strategic plan and organizational mission. Provide oversight and maintenance of cash flow planning to ensure that required funds are available as needed. Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports and disseminate both internally and to external oversight bodies and other stakeholders as needed. Deliver strategic insight into cash, investment and asset management on behalf of organization. Oversee and / or develop financing strategies and activities, as well as develop and sustain positive banking relationships as needed for capital projects, general operations, and strategic objectives. Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization's operations and business plans. Remain up-to-date on financial (audit, compliance, payroll, etc.) best practices and city, state and federal law (and their implication to the operations of the organization). Implement and, working with the board finance committee and agency executive leadership, make recommendations for improvement as needed in the agencys policies and procedures in the area of financial and asset management, accounting practices, and agency administration and regulatory compliance. Oversee all required financial reporting and regulatory compliance relating to various funding sources (including state, federal, insurance, city, and private funding sources). Work effectively with agency management team and provide evaluation, training, supervision and direction to finance department staff across all functional areas (budgeting / forecasting, billing / accounts receivable, contracts, fiscal reporting, capital projects and facilities, payroll, etc.) Develop and implement financial tools in order to measure project goals and program economics via monthly progress status reports and variance reports so that both department directors and agency leadership are informed in a timely manner of changes from forecasted revenue and expenses. Coordinate with Department Directors on initial budget development for new programs, contract negotiation, and various consulting and vendor service agreements. Sustain the continued trust and confidence regarding the financial health of the organization within shareholders and others within the organization, as well as outside within the industry. Effectively translate accounting principles and regulatory criteria into understandable constructs for agency leadership. Manage the firms insurance programs, investments, and the associated accounts established for funding these plans. Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives with the Executive Director, board finance committee, and leadership team (e.g., opening of new sites, development of new programs / services, revisions of employee benefits plans), securing responsible financing and other funding sources as need to support agency objectives and ensure the continued financial health of the organization.
