Chief Financial Officer
Career Blazers Nonprofit Search
CA, United States
$160K-$180K a year
Permanent
San Francisco, CA
On-site
Position Overview
Be a part of a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to offering top-tier permanent housing to San Franciscans facing significant health challenges.
As the Chief Financial Officer, you will oversee the financial management at the organization, establishing a new finance department and handling day-to-day operations, budgeting, and reporting.
In addition, you will be collaborating with stakeholders, to build banking relationships and ensure financial efficiency for effective financial management and organizational sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, communication, and execution of comprehensive financial strategies
- Direct treasury operations, budgeting, audits, taxation, accounting, and grants and contracts management
- Formulate and enforce policies to accomplish organizational goals
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the Executive Director and Board, drawing insights from financial analysis, cost management, and revenue assessments
- Oversee short- and long-term budget planning in line with the organization’s strategic direction; collaborate with department heads to establish and monitor budgets
- Design and implement fiscal policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Proactively manage cash flow, forecasting, investments, and financing strategies
- Oversee the selection and implementation of appropriate accounting software
- Ensure compliance with regulatory tax filings and audit obligations
- Supervise a team of finance staff in their accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and purchasing functions
- Collaborate with the Finance Committee on selecting and engaging audit firms and external financial advisors
- Coordinate with the fundraising team to ensure accurate and timely grant and contract applications and reporting
- Serve as trustee for the 401k plan, overseeing plan design, investment programs, and annual Form 5500 filing
- Foster positive relationships with primary funders
- Regularly produce and disseminate precise financial reports
Qualifications
- CPA and / or Master's degree in business, Economics, Finance, Nonprofit Management or other related field preferred or equivalent 15 years’ experience in finance
- 8+ years' experience in nonprofit finance, with responsibilities spanning finance, accounting, budgeting, reporting, and audit management, including leadership roles
- Experience working directly with Board of Directors and Audit and Finance Committees
- Proven track record in developing and implementing financial policies and procedures, including expertise in government grants and contracts
- Proficiency in at least one nonprofit / fund accounting software; familiarity with Netsuite and / or Intacct is preferred
- 5+ years of successful experience managing and / or supervision experience
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong internal partnerships within a team-oriented environment
- Capability to understand and manage complex regulatory requirements effectively
- Professional training may serve as a substitute for experience
- Alignment with the organization's mission and values, with a collaborative approach to teamwork
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members
- Results-driven mindset with exceptional organizational, planning, and attention to detail skills
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, translating strategic visions into operational models
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in handling conflicting stakeholder needs, with expertise in facilitation and conflict resolution within team dynamics, supported by empathetic listening
- Critical thinking aptitude, adept at decision-making and assisting others in decision-making, with a knack for anticipating and resolving issues within established frameworks
- Ability to prioritize tasks within a fast-paced environment with competing demands, including crisis management skills and discerning emergencies from urgent matters
- Effective management of expectations and meeting deadlines punctually
- Strong communication skills tailored to diverse backgrounds, including individuals with active mental health issues, substance use disorders, histories of homelessness, and trauma
Compensation
- Salary : $160,000-$180,000
20 days ago