THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about the financial stewardship and strategic leadership of a mission- focused organization that provides a holistic approach to lift families out of poverty, break down barriers, and build self-sufficiency?
Do you want to make a real difference for individuals and families through education, home services and employment support?
Are you energized by working with a dedicated, empowered, and collaborative leadership team?

CLIENT SUMMAR

YThe dedicated team at the Community Action Agency of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is focused on the vision of an equitable community where everyone has the tools and resources to be self-sufficient. Their mission is to break down barriers to equity and opportunity while building self-sufficiency across generations. They do this through advocacy, high-quality programs such as Head Start, heating assistance, housing assistance, and entrepreneurial coaching, and strong community partnerships. CAA’s values guide the team in everything they do: they serve with passion, collaborate as a team, have compassion for others, use their talents to do transformational work, and strive to continuously improve

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The nationwide Community Action network was created with the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 as a part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's historic "War on Poverty" initiative. The act established a federal Office of Economic Opportunity, and created organizations called Community Action Agencies that would develop strategies to solve issues of poverty with an emphasis on local inpu

t.
Cincinnati’s CAA was the second such organization in the nation when it was founded in 1964. It was established by the late Theodore Berry Sr., who would go on to become Cincinnati’s first African American mayor. In 1965, President Johnson appointed Mr. Berry to head the nationwide Office of Economic Opportunity's Community Action Programs, which at that time included Head Start, the Job Corps and Legal Servic

es.
JOB SUM

MARYCAA is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who is a proactive, collaborative, team-oriented leader who can help the organization grow and thrive. This hands-on role requires a leader who can support high-level complex grant accounting and general accounting and finance responsibilities, and can also dive into the details. Reporting to the CEO and as an integral part of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will manage a small team and oversee accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance. This role provides support for all functions across the organization and for all services and programs that CAA provides, including Head Start Delegate Agencies. The CFO ensures that the Agency has adequate internal controls, policies, and procedures, remains fiscally healthy, and all financial activities are performed in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and CAA polic

ies.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBIL

ITIESFinancial Leade

rshipProvide strong leadership to the CEO and senior leadership team to ensure that financial strategies, decisions, and functions effectively facilitate achievement of the strategic plan and annual goals while maintaining the organization’s financial he
alth.Act as the staff liaison for the Finance Committee of the Board of Trus
tees.Develop the Agency’s investment policy, while acting as a liaison between the Agency and its Corporate Br
oker.Develop models and conduct analyses to identify critical trends, support strategic decision making, and create forward visibi

lity.Budgeting and Foreca

stingLead the annual budgeting process, working collaboratively with the CEO and program directors and department h
eads.Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget, providing insights and recommendations for adjustments as ne
eded.Develop long-term financial forecasts to support organizational plan

ning.Financial Repo

rtingEstablish and oversee all financial reporting activities, providing the CEO, leadership team and Board with accurate and up-to-date information on the financial activities of the organiza
tion.Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the B
oard.Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements and tax ret

urns.Grant Manag

ementCollaborate closely with program leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting for grants and contr
acts.Ensure that administrative and financial requirements are met for all grants; maintain the corporate grant f
iles.Monitor grant compliance and work with program teams to maximize funding opportuni
ties.Support and assist with new and renewal grants to ensure effective process and timeliness of submiss
ions.Collaborate with external partners, including funding organizations and government agencies, to strengthen financial resources and support the agency's mis
sion.Develop and ensure Agency and grant-required record retention poli
cies.Oversee the fiscal monitoring of the Head Start delegate agen

cies.Risk Manag

ementImplement strategies to safeguard the organization's assets and financial resou
rces.Identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure the agency's financial stabi
lity.Lead all discussions related to risk management, including annual insurance renewals and assessment of the agency’s property and liability insur
ance.Oversee administration of the Agency’s contr

acts.Audit and Compl

ianceDevelop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational g
oals.Ensure the completion of all financial audits and the fulfillment of external reporting requirements to maintain compli
ance.Manage and oversee the C-HCCAA yearly single a
udit.Work closely with external auditors to address any findings and implement corrective act

ions.Administr

ationDevelop fiscal poli
cies.Maintain and nurture the agency’s relationship with its financial institution and investment man
ager.Ensure that accounting pronouncements are properly impleme
nted.Ensure that the Agency has an effective accounting sy
stem.Serve as a backup to the Controller on the day-to-day operations of the depart

ment.Team Manag

ementManage the effective training, development, and retention of the accounting and finance
team.Support and develop a culture that embodies CAA’s mission and va

lues.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPE

RIENCEStrong commitment to the mission
of CAATen (10) years finance leadership experience in a complex non-profit environment, including financial management and grant accounting; Public Accounting experience pre
ferredBachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or other-related field required, MBA and active CPA
a plusSolid understanding of nonprofit financial management, grant accounting and compliance; knowledge of state and federal regulations; working knowledge of investment stra
tegiesDeep understanding of and experience with financial management technology; experience with NetSuite
a plusA track record of contributing to the strategic direction and growth of an organi
zationHighly collaborative leadership style, with excellent communication and interpersonal
skillsAbility to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and to translate financial information into understandable
termsExperience supporting and collaborating with a non-profit
BoardExperience working with diverse populations, including low to moderate-income fa
miliesComfortable wearing many hats given the resource constraints of a smaller organi

zation
EVIDENT PERSONAL ATT

RIBUTESStrategic, but willing to be h
ands-onConfident and d
ecisiveHas a heart for the
missionOptimistic, focused on what’s p
ossibleCollaborative, an effective team
playerDirect and respectful commu
nicatorFlexible, comfortable with
changeComfortable with technology and financial
systemsCalm under p
ressureCreative problem

solver
TH

E PAYOFFSee your efforts have a direct impact on individuals and families ev
ery day.Work collaboratively with a passionate group of staff members, Board members and vol
unteers.Help the organization grow and increase its impact in Cincinnati and Hamilton

County.

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