Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Description Description:Under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this position is responsible for directing all financial functions of the Coalition including preparation of strategic planning, budgets, establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. This position also oversees the internal audit, fraud and the Division of Early Learning (DEL) compliance components by ensuring all legal processes concerning allegations, case summaries, applications, overpayments and supporting evidence are followed and subsequently reported to the appropriate agencies.Requirements:ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDirect financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing appropriate financial policies and proceduresPrepare annual operating budget (current fiscal year's budget is $127 million) and participate in the annual strategic planning process which serves as a basis for the budget. Provide ongoing analysis of variances from budget and assists the CEO in implementing changes needed to achieve budget goalsEnsure all accounting and business office policies and required internal controls are in place to facilitate a clean audit with no material audit adjustments or deficiencies found. Ensures all approval processes are in placeOversee the maintenance of the general ledger according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Ensure all state and federal accounting and general ledger policies are followed and documentedManage all internal and external audits including those related to DEL and FraudAnalyze, interpret and communicate financial operating results to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of DirectorsProvide strategic financial planning advice to the Board of Directors and the CEO to ensure long-term sustainabilityEnsure financial compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, and filing financial reportsProvide financial leadership and guidance to leadership by training leaders on financial matters and provides routine feedback regarding department performancePrepare organization financial statements and organization performance statistics as neededEnsure local funding activities, grants, gifts, cash and other donations are tracked appropriatelyManage organization's operational and financial metrics, reporting, and related Balanced Scorecard bonus programPerform other duties as requestedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position supervises Accounting, Planning & Analysis, Procurement, Grant Compliance, Fiscal Internal Audit, Program Internal Audit/Quality Assurance, Benefits, and Fraud Departments (8 FTE).QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution; Master's degree preferredActive Certified Public Accounting (CPA) credentials requiredAbility to exemplify our Core Values of Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, Transparency, Consistency and BenevolenceDemonstrated leadership ability with a minimum 4 years' experience overseeing a Finance/Accounting or related team; non-profit experience preferredThorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Knowledge of fund accounting principles (cost reimbursement model)Knowledge of state and federal grant regulations preferred (i.e. FL Statute 287, 119, & 286)Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to work collaboratively with all departments and leadershipAbility to lead with a high degree of emotional intelligence and ethicsAbility to think strategically and solve problemsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsIntermediate skill in Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced/Expert MS Excel Skills Highly PreferredValid Florida driver's license and the ability to drive a passenger vehicleThis position requires successful completion of the level 2 background screening standards as set forth in s. 435.04, F.S.