Chief Financial Officer
Otsego - Oneonta, NY
posted 3 months ago
About the position
Opportunities for Otsego is seeking a highly qualified financial professional to lead our fiscal team as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization, which has been actively fighting the "War on Poverty" since 1966. This position requires a dynamic individual who can adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace. The CFO will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with government contracts and private grants, and managing the organization's cash flow and investments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund accounting, particularly within the non-profit sector, and will be committed to the mission of Opportunities for Otsego. In this role, the CFO will ensure the timely and accurate completion of payroll and related processes, oversee compliance and recognition for government contracts and private grants, and manage cash flow planning and asset management. The CFO will also coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets, oversee audits, and ensure proper filing of tax returns. This position is vital for maintaining the financial integrity of the organization and supporting its mission to unlock opportunities for low-income individuals and disenfranchised families in the greater Otsego County community.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring timely and accurate completion of payroll and related processes
- Overseeing all compliance and recognition for government (federal and state) contracts and private grants
- Overseeing cash flow planning, cash investments and asset management, financing strategies and activities, banking relationships
- Coordinating the development and monitoring of budgets
- Coordinating audits and proper filing of tax returns
Requirements
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Fiscal Management or related field
- A Certified Public Accountant is preferred
- A minimum of three years' experience in fund accounting, preferably non-profit accounting
- Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles for non-profit agencies, knowledge of OMB Uniform Grants Guidance, and other applicable regulations
- Strong technological skills with experience in financial and human resource management software
- Relevant supervisory and management experience
- A valid, unrestricted New York State driver's license
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefits
- Generous holiday schedule
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions on eligible plans
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Local, state, and national training and certification opportunities
- Eligibility for our Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
