CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Description :

The Lord's Place is a social impact agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness for over 40 years in Palm Beach County, Florida. We have consistently ranked nationally as a Best Nonprofit to Work For, as a Best Place to Work in Florida, and nationally as an Inclusive Workplace. We are an agency that believes in and promotes an excellent work / life balance and provides a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. The Lord's Place is a leader of excellence and is anticipating more growth over the next decade. We are a value driven agency that appreciates and honors people of all backgrounds. We empower, respect and encourage all who enter our world, and serve with compassion and kindness.

Overview :

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of The Lord's Place executive leadership team and a thought partner to the CEO and the Board of Directors who is driven by the mission of the organization. The CFO will work closely with the CEO and other members of the senior management team to instill a culture of transparency, collaboration and dynamic leadership across the organization. The individual will be a catalyst for driving financial transformation for the agency and will be a strategic, creative and innovative leader with excellent communication and team-building skills. The individual will help develop and foster leaders within the finance department and will lead the team providing oversight, guidance, and detailed engagement to ensure fiscal integrity throughout the organization. While the CFO must be able to provide strategic guidance and input, they must equally be able to assist the Director of Finance and understand the agency budgets at the most detailed level.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategy, Planning, and Management

• Represent the agency to the community, financial partners, financial institutions, foundation executives, donors, government partners, and auditors.
• Remain up to date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Finance and Audit Committees, and Board of Directors to implement fiscal policy as set forth by the Board.
• Translate detailed financial information into a clear and concise message.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions of the organization.
• Update and maintain relevant financial policies, procedures, systems and internal controls across the agency.
• Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities as well as recommendations for potential efficiencies.
• Maintain treasury relationships with bank, investment and financing partners.
• Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts. Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plans of the organization.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the CEO, the Board and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities.
• Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of long-range planning, new partnerships / alliances, and the introduction of new programs / strategies.
• Strategically enhance financial performance by providing recommendations to improve performance.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and compliance with applicable national, international, federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.

Requirements : Candidate Profile :

The ideal candidate must have a proven record of professional growth as a financial leader and possess experience as a CFO. Qualified individuals in a leading finance role (CFO, Controller, Director of Finance), with a strong desire to make an impact, are encouraged to apply.

Compensation details : 125000-140000 Yearly Salary

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