Chief Financial Officer in Montpelier

$115,000 - $135,000/Yr

The Source And Recruit - Montpelier, VT

Full-time - Senior

Montpelier, VT

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About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial activities, ensuring robust financial planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The CFO will collaborate with leadership and program staff to drive financial strategy and maintain VHCB's financial health, while also leading a talented finance team. This position plays a critical role in supporting VHCB's mission of promoting affordable housing and conserving natural resources in Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Lead regular risk assessments of VHCB's financial, administrative, and compliance systems.
• Ensure internal controls are established and followed to safeguard VHCB's assets.
• Oversee VHCB's project awards database system, ensuring security, accuracy, and proper transaction approvals.
• Manage VHCB's loan portfolio systems, working with the Finance and Legal teams for accurate recording and compliance.
• Maintain a deep understanding of federal and state compliance requirements and support program staff in adhering to them.
• Ensure organization-wide monitoring systems for grantees are in place, providing training on financial statement and audit review.
• Lead the annual budget development process, including presenting VHCB's budget to the Board.
• Collaborate with the State of Vermont to ensure VHCB's budget is accurately included in the Governor's annual budget.
• Provide support for legislative presentations, ensuring accurate budget representation.
• Analyze financial performance, ensuring funds are available for project awards and monitoring the accuracy of allocations.
• Assist program staff with grant applications, ensuring new funding is properly structured.
• Oversee VHCB's financial operations to ensure accurate accounting, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and manage the annual cost allocation and indirect rate plan, adhering to federal regulations.
• Provide fiscal oversight for program budgets and the Finance Director's review of grants.
• Lead the Finance Committee of the Board and facilitate the annual audit process.
• Act as the primary contact with the State of Vermont Finance & Management and VHCB banking institutions.
• Supervise and mentor the Finance Director, Project Grants Manager, and Data Information Systems Manager, fostering a high-performance finance team.

Requirements

• Commitment to VHCB's mission.
• CPA licensure or equivalent required.
• Extensive experience in senior-level governmental or non-profit financial management.
• Proficiency in governmental fund accounting (GASB) and non-profit accounting (FASB).
• Strong experience managing federal funds and familiarity with Uniform Administrative Guidance regulations.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing cost allocation and indirect rate plans.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to handle high-demand periods.
• Advanced technological skills, including expertise in Excel and data management.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and dedication to accuracy.
• Experience mentoring and supervising staff.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Supportive and mission-driven work environment