Chief Financial Officer

$118,456 - $132,600/Yr

Westmoreland Community Action - Greensburg, PA

Full-time - Senior

Greensburg, PA

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is responsible for overseeing and directing all financial, accounting, and investment activities to support the organization's mission and strategy. This role involves ensuring sound financial management practices that promote organizational growth, financial stability, and community impact. The CFO will collaborate with senior leadership and the Board of Directors to develop long-range financial plans, manage financial risks, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-range financial plans in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer and Board Finance Committee.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and analyses and routine expenditure reporting.
• Oversee annual budgeting process to include senior management in preparation of draft for submission through Agency Chief Executive Officer to Board of Directors.
• Work with Vice Presidents and senior management to monitor adherence to annual budget throughout the year.
• Manage relationships with banks, investment managers, and other financial partners.
• Work with Staff Accountant on policies and procedures governing relations with vendors, contractors, suppliers, providers, etc. regarding goods and facilities.
• Research and propose community investment approaches that advance organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain internal financial and cash management policies and procedures and monitor adherence to those procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial, accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining all accounting records and reports.
• Oversee annual audit process and work with Audit Committee.
• Manage risk for the organization, including insurance coverage.
• Negotiate for procurement of goods and non-personal services for Agency.
• Responsible for internal control procedures to ensure protection of Agency.
• Assure all Financial and Administrative Systems are correct according to contract and audit requirements.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, in regard to accessing Protected Health Information.
• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team.
• Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff including developing the management abilities of assigned staff by setting goals, providing necessary training, monitoring and evaluating performance.
• Oversee costs related to employee benefits programs.
• Coordinate activities between county representatives in regard to all fiscal matters in regard to contract negotiations and agreements.
• Provide support or guidance to senior management teams on best fiscal practices and standards and budgeting procedures.
• Lead the Finance Committee to ensure compliance with Board-approved investment policies.
• Oversee and steward agency endowment relationships and planned giving income.
• Ensure timely reporting of investment activity to donors and fundholders.
• Work with Chief Executive Officer and senior management on evaluation of potential physical property investments, financial cost of these investments, and in developing maintenance reserve funds for these investments.
• Develop strong working relationship with the Governing Board and partner with the chair of the Finance Committee on establishing agendas and reports.
• Present financial reports and strategic initiatives to the Board for approval.
• Collaborate with Board committees on financial and investment matters.

Requirements

• CPA Required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least five (5) years in nonprofit organizations.
• Knowledge of technology, accounting and management information systems required.
• Strong leadership, strategic, and communication skills related to nonprofit finance, accounting and investment principles, practices, and systems.
• Experience in design and implementation of financial procedures and controls required.
• Knowledge of purchasing and office services procedures preferred.
• Must have good communication skills and ability to relate well with staff.
• Experience with charitable giving products and approaches.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Familiarity with the southwestern Pennsylvania philanthropic landscape preferred.
• Must be able to obtain child abuse, state police, fingerprint-based criminal background check, and sex offender registry clearances.
• Valid driver's license required and must carry $15,000/$30,000 bodily liability car insurance.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of purchasing and office services procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with the southwestern Pennsylvania philanthropic landscape preferred.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability policies.
• ICHRA health plans - Using an allowance, choose the best plan for you.
• 16 paid holidays.
• 10 days of vacation in first year of employment.
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service.
• Mileage reimbursement.