What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER position at Head Start of Greater Dallas?
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Head Start of Greater Dallas is a nonprofit organization in Dallas that promotes school readiness by providing high-quality, research-based curriculum for children who are income eligible. Our goal is to eliminate the learning gap often experienced by low-income communities. The agency currently serves over 2,500 children, ages zero to five years old, at 45 full-day centers located throughout Dallas County, including partnerships with three school districts. HSGD also provides health, mental health, and social services at no cost to the children and families who are eligible. Head Start is funded primarily with federal Head Start funds and by grants from foundations as well as community volunteerism. https://hero.hsgd.org/hsgd_online/employment.html
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Chief Financial Officer ensures the organization adheres to federal and state regulations for reporting and procurement while complying with GAAP for financial accounting and reporting.
RESPONSIBILTIES
EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES
Education/Certification
Bachelor of business administration degree or Bachelor of science degree in accounting, finance, or related field with a concentration in accounting; CPA required. Nonprofit organizations experience a plus.
Required Knowledge
Working knowledge of and experience with computer software
programs including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
WORKING CONDITIONS
MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Head Start of Greater Dallas is a nonprofit organization in Dallas that promotes school readiness by providing high-quality, research-based curriculum for children who are income eligible. Our goal is to eliminate the learning gap often experienced by low-income communities. The agency currently serves over 2,500 children, ages zero to five years old, at 45 full-day centers located throughout Dallas County, including partnerships with three school districts. HSGD also provides health, mental health, and social services at no cost to the children and families who are eligible. Head Start is funded primarily with federal Head Start funds and by grants from foundations as well as community volunteerism. https://hero.hsgd.org/hsgd_online/employment.html
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Chief Financial Officer ensures the organization adheres to federal and state regulations for reporting and procurement while complying with GAAP for financial accounting and reporting.
RESPONSIBILTIES
- Oversees, directs, and ensures the integrity, preparation and timely submission of the firm’s financial statements including all federal filing requirements.
- Leads financial planning, financial reporting, auditing, compliance, and finance operations including accounting, fixed assets, and accounts payable.
- Ensures that appropriate financial controls, including internal reviews and external auditing, are in place.
- Evaluates and advises on the financial impact of new programs, regulatory compliance, and funding activities.
- Oversees the agency’s annual budgeting process including preparation of federal grant applications and related budgets as well as procurement, leases, and contracts.
- Manages treasury and cash management functions including grant funds.
- Participates in the communication of the agency’s results of operations, accounting procedures and policies, forecasts, and other relevant financial information with stakeholders.
- Works as an active team member with other support staff and center staff.
EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES
- Ten years of progressive experience related to the duties and responsibilities of a chief financial officer, chief accounting officer or controller.
- In-depth knowledge of financial accounting and reporting procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a demanding and dynamic environment.
- Creative, analytical, and strategic thinker with a strong intellect.
- Strong leadership, management, teambuilding, planning and interpersonal skills.
- Articulate, decisive professional who communicates effectively with a wide spectrum of internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting and payroll/human resources software as well as spreadsheet preparation and analysis
Education/Certification
Bachelor of business administration degree or Bachelor of science degree in accounting, finance, or related field with a concentration in accounting; CPA required. Nonprofit organizations experience a plus.
Required Knowledge
Working knowledge of and experience with computer software
programs including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Maintains professional demeanor with manager, co-workers, other employees and external clients and vendors.
- Behavior contributes to a healthy work environment.
- Seeks opportunities to improve the workplace environment by being a positive influence.
MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
- Ability to make decisions based on logic, experience, and instinct.
- Ability to solve problems, identify alternatives and implement solutions.
- Ability to perform complex math problems.
- Must speak and write English fluently.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
- Ability to use an ink pen or computer keyboard for durations of 2-4 hours without physical stress.
- Ability to interact verbally with coworkers and other employees in a one on one or in a group setting.
- Ability to hear normal conversational volume on the phone or when talking with an individual or group with or without a hearing device.
- Ability to sustain repetitive motions for 2-4 hours such as data entry, filing, or moving documents from file cabinets to archive boxes.
- Ability to read and view computer for durations of 2-4 hours with or without corrective lenses.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds.
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