Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

St Charles Youth And Family Services - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Senior

Milwaukee, WI

101-250 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at St. Charles Youth and Family Services is responsible for overseeing all financial activities within the agency. This role includes managing the annual budget process, facilitating audits, and ensuring the agency's fiscal viability. The CFO will work closely with the President and the Board of Directors to report on financial matters and will also supervise financial operations, including payroll and accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, evaluates and modifies agency-wide financial initiatives and procedures.
• Performs the duties of the President in his/her absence as outlined in bylaws and policy.
• Reports to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee about agency financial matters.
• Facilitates annual budgeting process in conjunction with agency-wide management team.
• Ensures fiscal viability of agency and maintenance of positive cash flow for ongoing operations.
• Oversees payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, billing, and facilities/maintenance functions.
• Establishes and modifies internal controls to deter misuse of agency resources.
• Coordinates all internal and external financial audit functions.
• Maintains fiscal accountability for current contracts and insurance coverage.
• Evaluates and reports agency financial trends and makes recommendations for concerns.
• Prepares budgets for new proposals and ensures financial viability of new projects.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures in a fair and equitable manner.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with community partners and contract entities.
• Hires, supervises, evaluates and disciplines assigned staff.
• Participates in agency-wide committees and serves as a member of agency management team.
• Supports the goals of the agency mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Accounting & CPA licensure required; Masters preferred.
• Minimum three years experience required.
• Minimum one year supervision experience required.
• Advanced user knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based accounting and general ledger packages.
• Knowledge of payroll software.
• Proficiency with formal report writing.
• Experience/knowledge of budget and finance.
• Knowledge of state and governing authority licensing requirements for human services and child-caring agencies.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and liability insurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Cultural competence in responding to diverse individuals and communities.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance