Ascend Dallas is a nonprofit organization committed to helping women and families create their path to a better life through financial
security and parenting supports. Formerly known as the WiNGS, Ascend Dallas serves nearly 2,000 people each year. If you want to
make a lasting impact in the lives of women and children in Dallas County, work with a team of passionate professionals – Ascend
Dallas is the place for you.
The CFO is responsible for all aspects of the financial and operational functions of the agency. This position handles the necessary details
to prepare financial statements while providing high-level forecasting and departmental administration. The CFO manages agency
contracts and serves as the primary liaison for audits, tax reporting, property insurance, and benefits brokers. The CFO is a member of
the agency's leadership team and the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
This position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office each week. Proficiency with technology is essential for both remote and in-
office work.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Management
- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal, state, and local laws
- Oversee daily accounting and financial operations
- Complete the month-end close process, ensuring journal entries, account analyses, and bank reconciliations are completed
monthly
- Prepare and manage annual budgets and interim projections
- Oversee the agency’s banking activities and actively manage cash flow to meet agency needs
- Manage financial software, serving as the primary liaison to vendors and support teams
- Provide essential support for bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring adherence to payroll policies and regulatory requirements
- Serve as an integral part of the payroll system management, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution
- Oversee tax compliance, 401k compliance & reporting including payroll tax filings, annual non-profit federal income-tax
returns, year-end W-2/1099, and ACA reporting
Donations/Grants/Contracts
• Collaborate with the CDO and CSO to develop project budgets and ensure expenditure aligns with grant requirements
- Compile financial reporting materials for funders
- Work with the CSO to complete monthly billing for reimbursable contracts and complete required training for contract
compliance
Facility Operations
• Oversee agency contracts for business operations, managing tracking systems to ensure timely evaluation of renewals or
terminations. Negotiate contracts as needed
- Manage facility staff, ensuring efficient execution of work orders
- Identify opportunities and implement changes to reduce operational costs
Compliance/Risk Management
- Lead and manage the annual audit process, serving as the primary liaison with the independent auditor to ensure the audit is
completed smoothly and in a timely manner
- Manage accounting control systems, conduct internal audits as needed to ensure compliance, and communicate
recommendations to the leadership team as required
- Act as the point person for property and casualty insurance procurement and claims
- Manage all vendor relations and contracts
