POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Financial Officer plans, organizes, and directs the overall financial and administrative activities of the FLA. The CFO is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will review and formulate policy and institute strategic plans with the guidance of the President/CEO and the Board of Directors. The CFO represents the FLA in external financial relations and is responsible for reports to the President/CEO, Finance and Audit Committees and presentations to the Board.
Responsibilities:
Financial Management
• Direct cash flow planning, investment, asset management, and ensure availability of funds.
• Work closely with President/CEO to ensure clarity around long term funding requirements.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Oversee annual audit and proper filing of tax returns.
• Create measure and implement a robust financial management/reporting system.
• Design and implement financial systems that meet the needs of a growing organization.
• Direct the finance department`s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Manage all accounting functions to ensure proper maintenance of systems and appropriate internal controls.
• Manage and oversee all financial systems ensuring accurate and high quality data.
• Work closely and transparently with all external partners including audit firm, banking institutions, financial and other consultants, as well as vendors.
Planning
• Facilitate the annual budget planning process.
• Direct and administer all financial plans and budgets; and monitor progress.
• Develop financial business plans and forecasts; analyze program effectiveness and model growth projections.
• In conjunction with the President/CEO facilitate strategic planning process.
• Monitor organizational performance with regard to plan.
Administration
• Office Planning - negotiation of leases, ensuring adequate program and administrative space need, etc.
• Oversee compliance function and ensure organization is meeting all necessary legal requirements.
• Maintain appropriate insurance policies for the organization and its facilities.
• Oversee the implementation of new technology and IT best practices.
• Risk Management – work closely with the President to minimize exposure to risk.
• Lead, develop and manage the Finance and Administration team.
DIRECT SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
• Senior Accountant
• General Manager (China)
• IT Associate
• Administrative &Finance Assistant
Qualifications:
• BA in Accounting, advanced degree or CPA preferred.
• At least 10 years progressively responsible experience managing fiscal systems, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience in a senior role, partnering with senior staff, resulting in the development and implementation of robust financial management system.
• Experience with finance and accounting software packages and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a flexible, team oriented, and high growth environment
Local candidates only:
• Washington, DC
Required experience:
• Senior/Executive Level Management: 10 years
Fair Labor Association
Washington, DC
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Financial Officer plans, organizes, and directs the overall financial and administrative activities of the FLA. The CFO is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will review and formulate policy and institute strategic plans with the guidance of the President/CEO and the Board of ...
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Financial Officer plans, organizes, and directs the overall financial and administrative activities of the FLA. The CFO is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will review and formulate policy and institute strategic plans with the guidance of the President/CEO and the Board of Directors. The CFO represents the FLA in external financial relations and is responsible for reports to the President/CEO, Finance and Audit Committees and presentations to the Board.
Responsibilities:
Financial Management
• Direct cash flow planning, investment, asset management, and ensure availability of funds.
• Work closely with President/CEO to ensure clarity around long term funding requirements.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Oversee annual audit and proper filing of tax returns.
• Create measure and implement a robust financial management/reporting system.
• Design and implement financial systems that meet the needs of a growing organization.
• Direct the finance department`s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Manage all accounting functions to ensure proper maintenance of systems and appropriate internal controls.
• Manage and oversee all financial systems ensuring accurate and high quality data.
• Work closely and transparently with all external partners including audit firm, banking institutions, financial and other consultants, as well as vendors.
Planning
• Facilitate the annual budget planning process.
• Direct and administer all financial plans and budgets; and monitor progress.
• Develop financial business plans and forecasts; analyze program effectiveness and model growth projections.
• In conjunction with the President/CEO facilitate strategic planning process.
• Monitor organizational performance with regard to plan.
Administration
• Office Planning - negotiation of leases, ensuring adequate program and administrative space need, etc.
• Oversee compliance function and ensure organization is meeting all necessary legal requirements.
• Maintain appropriate insurance policies for the organization and its facilities.
• Oversee the implementation of new technology and IT best practices.
• Risk Management – work closely with the President to minimize exposure to risk.
• Lead, develop and manage the Finance and Administration team.
DIRECT SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
• Senior Accountant
• General Manager (China)
• IT Associate
• Administrative &Finance Assistant
Qualifications:
• BA in Accounting, advanced degree or CPA preferred.
• At least 10 years progressively responsible experience managing fiscal systems, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience in a senior role, partnering with senior staff, resulting in the development and implementation of robust financial management system.
• Experience with finance and accounting software packages and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a flexible, team oriented, and high growth environment
Local candidates only:
• Washington, DC
Required experience:
• Senior/Executive Level Management: 10 years