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Chief Financial Officer

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North Charleston, SC, United States
Full-time

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a valued member of the Senior and Operations Teams and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.  S/he is a curious, innovative, inclusive, dynamic strategic and results-driven problem-solver responsible for overseeing and guiding the Finance and Human Resources teams, vendors for building and information technology management, and cross-functional project teams.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Essential Function 1:

Financial Resource Management

Lead accurate, effective and ethical management of organizational finances to support accomplishment of mission, vision and goals and to assure continued stakeholder confidence. To be demonstrated by managing cash flow, investments, assets, being a consultative resource for organizational decisions, internal control system management, and working with other departments and committees as needed. Provides oversight for payroll and accounts payable processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Essential Function 2:

Financial Reporting Management

Lead creation of accurate, strategic and effective budget development and internal financial management processes. Also be a resource for external presentations of financial information including grant application information and stakeholder communications as well as lead the development of external financial statements.

Essential Function 3:

Staff and Volunteer Management

Management of Finance and Human Resources staff as well as the Information Technology and Building Manager Contractors. Serve as staff contact for the Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees of the Board of Directors and of Finance Review Council of the Community Impact Committee

Essential Function 4:

Building/Information Technology Management

Provide oversight for building operational services to ensure the safety and security of staff and tenants. Oversee tenant relationships including contracts, vacancy management and renovations as needed. Oversee the Information Technology function including server maintenance and data security.

Essential Function 5:

Human Resources Administration Management

Provides oversight for the implementation and management of human resources policies and processes such as hiring, recruitment, benefits, professional development, training, and compensation and performance management system.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Grant input, billing and oversight
  • Risk management services including business insurance renewals and reviews
  • Interface with external stakeholders including providing presentations and trainings and relationship-building
  • Participates as a champion, project and/or member of organizational development teams as required.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred
Skills/Experience: 

Experience

  • CPA required
  • Minimum of 5 years of financial management experience preferably in a senior management role and preferably in a nonprofit organization with a budget of at least $10 million
  • Experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including fund and grant accounting compliance and reporting
  • Knowledge and understanding of Office of Management and Budget Circular A133 audits preferred
  • Experience in or knowledge of human resources concepts including compensation, benefits, retirement, retention, and compliance matters.
  • Experience working with information technology, building management and human resource staff

Skills

  • Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to anticipate and recognize hurdles/obstacles and to broker collaborative problem-solving and issue resolution
  • Facilitative leadership style
  • Data-driven decision-making style
  • Flexibility with change
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced performance management culture
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional and cross-divisional work environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting
  • Knowledge of various financial investment instruments
  • Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP)
  • Understanding of macro and micro economic theories
  • Understanding and value for key performance indicators
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite required
  • Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred
  • Experience with Andar CRM system preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB

  • This job requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
  • Worker must frequently use typical office equipment (telephone, copier, printer, fax, etc.).
  • Worker sits most of the time.
  • Worker communicates with constituents, clients, and/or partners by phone and in person.
  • Routinely required to walk and frequently travel by car.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primarily works in a climate controlled office-based setting.

Compensation/Benefits: 

Relocation expenses: Not paid

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 31 2017
Active Until: 
Oct 1 2017
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit