Chief Financial Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title                                Chief Financial Officer

Status                                     Full Time/Exempt Employee

Reports To                           CEO

Summary:  The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and management of the financial, administrative, and human resources functions for the organization. This leadership role plays an integral role in Strategic planning and Program expansion planning.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages the overall finance and accounting functions and advises senior management and board of directors on day-to-day financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, key performance metrics, and policy matters.
• Oversight and management of all external reporting requirements, treasury management, finance committee relationships, external audit, banking relationships, payroll, AP and AR.
• Maintains internal controls consistent with best practices, provide financial guidance, training, and support to staff.
• Manages contracted annual financial audit and contracts.
• Oversight of HR operations by coordinating with external service providers and internal staff responsible for HR and facilities management. Responsible for all goal setting, performance appraisals, salary compensation audits, employee training and support.
• Develops and implements best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, program coordination and workflow.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of the Board of Directors and Finance Committee.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a CPA strongly preferred, MBA helpful.
• A professionally mature leader with minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience with broad supervisory and management experience.
• Experience managing broad financial areas (accounting, investments, budgeting, control, and reporting) is required. Experience in managing HR and Administrative functions, is also preferred. 
• Nonprofit experience is highly preferred.
• Technologically savvy with experience monitoring organization-wide technology plans to improve business, programs, and activities, which includes selecting and overseeing software installations; establishing organizational protocols; providing training and support to staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

• Mature and proactive, with evidence of having worked as a true business partner to the chief executive of a high-profile organization. If coming from the for-profit world, nonprofit board experience preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.
• Ability to translate financial concepts to colleagues who may not have finance backgrounds.
• Skill in examining, developing, reengineering, and recommending financial and technology policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• A hands-on manager willing to dive into the details, with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• Strong commitment to developing team members.
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of organization
• A team player who is committed to lifelong learning.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, must be available to work irregular hours and occasional weekends. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to travel throughout Ann Arbor area may be required.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.  The physical demands described below 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 essential functions.

• Light sedentary office work. Frequently required to sit.
• Physically able to travel between RMHCAA locations and others via personal vehicle or similar convenance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel; talk or hear.
• Must be physically capable of carrying 35 lbs.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.  Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.