Chief Financial Officer

Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for establishing and leading the financial strategies of the organization, ensuring a strong environment of fiscal responsibility and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. The CFO leads the entire Finance team with strategic direction over financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, accounting, treasury, tax, credit and procurement. This role will work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and long-term goals. The CFO ensures that proper financial controls are in place and that financial transactions support the overall business strategy while conforming with applicable laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver clear, timely and actionable financial reporting, analysis, insights, and recommendations to Executive leadership, Board of Directors, and Board of County Commissioners as needed.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit financial standards.
• Collaborates with the CEO to develop and evaluate performance metrics, strategic planning initiatives, operational and capital requirements, and contractual arrangements. Works with the CEO on the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and capital projects
• Manage cash flow, investment strategies, and asset management to ensure financial stability and liquidity.
• Develop and monitor internal controls to safeguard organization assets, ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors, ensuring timely and accurate annual audits.
• Represent the organization to financial partners, including financial institutions, donors, public officials, auditors, and other various stakeholders as required.
• Maintains a fulltime presence on the job
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position oversees the entire Finance team, providing leadership mentorship and development.
• Responsible for performance reviews, interviewing, coaching/discipline and daily management of duties.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices, and fiscal analysis
• Knowledge of related federal, state and local rules and regulations pertaining to revenue and collection cycles and compliance
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and grant management
• Knowledge of Quickbooks or other financial management software; advanced Excel skills
• Skill in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the work of personnel. Demonstrate sound judgment
• High level of integrity and commitment to the organization’s mission
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop staff
• Excellent presentation skills
  
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or other course of study related to the occupational field required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• MBA or Master’s degree in a related field preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial management. Nonprofit experience is a plus
• Minimum of 7 years of leadership or staff management experience
  
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions, and required usage of both hands as needed
• Work has some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noises, odors, heights and/or dust
• This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, gripping, and crouching or stooping
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

SJCCE is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all of our operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of SJCCE.

TRAVEL

Up to 20% of travel between St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra; travel may be sporadic. This includes various sites around St. Johns County, FL.