Chief Financial Officer

American Leadership Forum - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees the financial operations and accounting functions for Communities In Schools of Houston. This role supports the strategic vision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) while ensuring the integrity of financial statements and compliance with accounting standards. The CFO is responsible for maintaining internal controls, constructing annual budgets, and managing financial reporting to various stakeholders. This position is crucial for achieving unmodified audit opinions and ensuring fiscal responsibility within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and accounting functions to ensure proper execution of all accounting activities.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure safeguards for revenue, costs, program budgets, and actual expenditures.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and the CIS Board of Directors.
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets, contracts, and billing.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure availability of funds as needed.
• Make informed recommendations for short-term and long-term investments.
• Manage corporate property, casualty, and liability insurance.
• Coordinate monthly and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate all audit activity including annual financial audits and monitoring by funders.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns and legal compliance regarding financial functions.
• Stay updated on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal laws regarding nonprofit operations.
• Provide oversight for the organization's technology infrastructure and ensure timely implementation of new accounting standards.
• Participate in organizational policy development as a member of the executive leadership team.
• Maintain the Administrative Procedures Manual (APM).
• Promote and maintain agency culture, standards, and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in accounting and financial management required; ten (10) or more years preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as CFO preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in nonprofit accounting including fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Experience in a senior financial management role partnering with executive staff to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Proven record of delivering on generally accepted accounting principles and practices, particularly nonprofit revenue recognition rules.
• Proof of producing clean audits in prior accounting positions.
• Technologically savvy and proficient with accounting software.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in implementing efficient financial systems.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication and data presentation skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and relationships while meeting critical deadlines.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.