CFO(Associate General Secretary (AGS) Finance)

CFO (Associate General Secretary (AGS) Finance)

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE : CFO (Associate General Secretary (AGS) Finance)

JOB CATEGORY : Exempt (Salary)

STATUS : Full-Time

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT : Regular

DIRECT SUPERVISOR : General Secretary

REGION / UNIT : Senior Leadership Team Member / Central Office

LOCATION : Philadelphia, PA preferred considering candidates in NY / PHL / DC areas and must regularly commute to Philadelphia area.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION The CFO (AGS Finance) is responsible to lead the development and implementation of the financial strategy, policy and direction of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) in partnership with the General Secretary and senior leadership ensuring the organization's overall financial health and sustainability. Work closely with the Associate General Secretary for Advancement to manage, account for, and project income from gifts, grants, endowments and other sources. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, manage the organization's financial and accounting processes including budgeting, financial reporting, investments, and risk management. Oversee an efficient and effective Finance Department that is properly resourced and managed to carry out its duties. In collaboration with the Director of Human Resources, assist with payroll and long-range planning for health and retirement benefits as well as financial budgets, impacts and overall costs of labor negotiations. Oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities and policies, in conjunction with the General Secretary, Board of Directors, the treasurer and relevant committees of the board.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy

• Manage AFSC's fiscal resources and long-term budgetary planning to maximize the financial health and sustainability of the organization in alignment with the strategic plan.
• Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and AFSC's long-term strategy providing regular reports to senior management, the treasurer, and the board of directors.
• Develop forecasts, analyses, systems, and tools to provide critical financial and operational information to senior management and collaboration with staff across all regions and programs.
• Engage the Stewardship Committee, Audit Committee, Retirement Subcommittee and Investment Subcommittee around issues, trends, and changes in the internal and external environment. Assist in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas and selecting and engaging outside consultants such as auditors and investment advisors.
• Conduct orientation and training in financial operations for members of the board, appropriate board committees and across the organization to build leadership development and understanding of Finance processes and Financial Sustainability.

Financial and Operations Management

Team Management and Other Duties

SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS Directly and indirectly supervises Finance Department employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training and engaging employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS