Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the CHATT Foundation is responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate financial accounting, compliance, and documentation for all programs of the organization.

As a non-profit social service agency, the CHATT Foundation offers a variety of essential, preventative, and permanent housing programs to assist those at risk of becoming homeless or facing homelessness. The CFO works diligently to establish and manage an effective business office, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure the legitimacy and need of all expenditures while working within the organization’s limited resources.

As a controller, the CFO:

· Is responsible for the assembly and completion of the annual budget for submission to the CEO for Board approval

· Ensures that all agency expenditures meet with respective budgetary guidelines and that all requests are properly approved

· Manages risk by ensuring adequate insurance coverage and appropriate checks/balances

As a bookkeeper, the CFO:

· Processes, tracks, and properly records all agency expenditures

· Tracks, controls, and documents all donations within two business days of receipt

· Provides monthly (and weekly when requested) financial summary reports; provides detailed reports as requested for clarification

· Processes, records, and remits payments for approved invoices within two weeks of receipt

· Manages vendor relationships and ensures proper documentation of all vendors

· Works with all auditing and CPA firms to ensure accuracy and comprehensive bookkeeping, auditing, and reporting

In duties of Corporate Filings, the CFO:

· Reports tax liabilities and ensures timely submission of all tax forms to governing bodies

· Completes all filings with Federal, State, and Local officials (regulatory, corporate, etc.)

· Ensures fulfillment of ERISA, Department of Labor, Combined Federal Campaign, and other compliance/filing/reporting requirements as needed

Payroll and benefits administrator, the CFO:

· Maintains payroll, benefits administration, compliance paperwork

· Manages workers' compensation claims, files, and insurance.

· Provides appropriate end-of-year and tax filing information for all employees and vendors

As a grant administrator, the CFO:

· Ensures compliance with Federal State, City, and other governmental grants

· Supervises data collection and reporting to ensure appropriate data standards

· Assists the CEO and Corporate Director of Community Engagement (or equivalent) with grant reporting as required

· Creates grant budgets, expense reports, and departmental/project budgets as requested

· Completes grant initiation, renewal, and application paperwork as assigned

· Seeks out opportunities to improve program efficiency, goals, and outcomes

As a member of senior management, the CFO:

· Prepares for and assists with Board and Committee Meetings as requested by the CEO

· Provides input and advice on all major issues related to the organization

· Assists with strategic planning, visioning, and assessment of organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

· Represents the organization at events, speaking, and other engagements as requested

As a team player, the CFO:

· Works to establish and follow designated workflow patterns

· Assists with supporting and training employees from all departments as needed

· Assists with other duties as assigned

· Reports any financial, organizational risk, or other concerns to the CEO immediately upon recognition

· Assists with technology and infrastructure needs as requested

Qualifications for the position of CFO include (but are not necessarily limited to):

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related experience required. CPA or MBA preferred.

· 5+ years of progressive financial management in nonprofit environments required.

· Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley Act

· Acuity/experience with QuickBooks and other financial and asset management software

· Knowledge of and at least five years of experience with payroll, and benefits administration and processing.

· Knowledge of and experience with HUD Continuum of Care and other Federal, State, and Local governmental grant programs

· Ability to debate/defend ideas without ego interference while balancing multiple needs and perspectives

· Integrity, courtesy, kindness, dedication, and strong mission-orientation

Work Environment:

This is a full-time, on-site role at the organization's headquarters in downtown Chattanooga, TN.
The CFO will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, senior leadership team, staff, donors, and participants.
Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
Occasional travel

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Non-profit accounting: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Chattanooga, TN 37403 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Chattanooga, TN 37403: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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