What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Volunteers of America Mid-States?
POSITION TITLE : Chief Financial Officer
LOCATION : Louisville, KY
STATUS : Full Time, Salary, Exempt
PROGRAM : Administration
REPORTS TO : President / CEO
INTRODUCTION :
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.
BENEFITS :
Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following :
Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
- Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
Work Culture
Commitment Committee
Justice Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
DE&I Committee
Retention Committee
Training & Development
VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
VOA University - Staff Development
VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS :
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for managing the company's finances, including financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting. The CFO reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and oversees the Finance Committee. The CFO supervises the finance unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The CFO directly assists the chief operating officer (COO) on all strategic and tactical matters relating to budget management, cost–benefit analysis, forecasting needs, and securing of new funding.
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE :
1. High level understanding of accounting systems, financial structure and risk management, as well as strong strategic and analytical thinking.
2. Must have ability to conceptualize, train, forecast and communicate to various audiences at varying levels of financial and systems understanding, including management staff and the board.
3. The ability assess risk early, seek alternative solutions and lead senior management to create compensating measures to mitigate risk required.
4. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Accounting or related field.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
