Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Position: Reports to the Associate Executive Officer, the CFO’s primary responsibility is the planning, implementation, managing of LFH financial activities and will have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Strategy, Vision, and Leadership

  • Advise the AEO and Board of Directors on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and program policy matters.
  • Effectively communicate and present critical financial and program matters to the Board of Directors and at committee meetings
  • In coordination with the CEO, AEO and program directors, create proposed agency and program annual budgets to present to Finance Committee for board recommendation.
  • Provides agency financial information to auditors, contract personal, licensing boards and CARF when necessary
  • Obtain quotes for insurance and leases according to schedule (currently every three years)
  • Manage processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting
  • Advise on long-term business and financial planning
  • Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the AEO informed of all critical issues
  • Represent the organization externally, as necessary, particularly with funders, consultants, and contractors.
  • Ensure compliance with all grant contracts.
  • Provide analytical support to the leadership team including updating and communicating internal controls, management and reporting policies

Team Development and Leadership

  • Provide leadership and direction and management of the finance and accounting team
  • Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality assurance.
  • Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.
  • Establish and monitor staff performance and develop goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments in coordination with the Associate Executive Officer.
  • Mentor and develop finance and accounting staff using a supportive and collaborative approach; assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field required. MBA or CPA preferred
  • Commitment to social justice and Beach House’s mission
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fiscal and senior operational and/or management role
  • Experience either as an employee or board member of a nonprofit organization
  • Familiarity with nonprofit financial and fund accounting
  • Experience with nonprofit general accepted accounting regulations
  • Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization
  • Excellent judgement and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Superior managerial skills
  • Ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
  • Self-reliant, good problem solver and results oriented
  • Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive
  • A team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administrative initiatives
  • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, Beach House’s Board of Directors, CEO, AEO, and staff.
  • Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as a strategic thinker

Interested parties may respond with a resume and cover letter to Ruth Ann Petroff at [email protected] by July 13, 2020.