Children's Rescue Fund
posted 3 months ago
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is charged with modernizing the organization's operational financial infrastructure. This role is pivotal in managing and leading the financial and accounting management, compliance and risk management, reporting of all grants and funding regulations, accounts payable, budgeting, balancing of revenues and expenses, payroll, banking relations, daily cash management, retirement accounting, administrative budget, and agency-wide budget. The CFO must provide timely and accurate financial information and performance reporting to the CEO, board of directors, and stakeholders while providing leadership to guide the organization's financial activities, including annual and long-term planning and forecasting. In terms of organizational leadership and strategy, the CFO will work closely with the senior leadership team to develop and drive the execution of the organization's strategic goals and objectives, ensuring that the financial and operating structure supports the needs of its programs. This includes advising the senior leadership team on the organization's financial performance and long-term financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investments, and policy matters. The CFO will also provide reliable cash flow projections, reporting mechanisms, and 'what if' scenarios while managing relationships with the Board's Finance and Audit committees and acting as a fiscal liaison to city and government funding agencies. The CFO is responsible for all finance and accounting functions, including day-to-day financial reporting, working capital and cash management, financial controls, and risk management. This includes leading financial management activities and an integrated accounting and financial management system, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and principles, and overseeing the organizational cash management processes. The CFO will develop and oversee the implementation of programs and processes that ensure robust monitoring of financial transactions and budget execution to achieve compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In terms of team management, the CFO will supervise, manage, and direct all aspects of finance and accounting, communicating a vision and strategy for the finance and accounting team. The role involves managing and mentoring the team to achieve ambitious results and creating a high standard of accountability. The CFO will also facilitate effective communication with other staff within an interdisciplinary context and participate in training and staff-development activities to maintain necessary skills for successful job performance.