Chief Financial Officer

Family & Children's Association • Full-time • Garden City, NY, US • $150k - $170k / year • 2d ago

The Opportunity

FCA is excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and mission-driven financial leader to join our Executive Leadership Team.

The ideal Chief Financial Officer will play a critical role in shaping FCA’s financial strategy, strengthening financial sustainability, and ensuring strong stewardship of resources in support of our mission. This role requires a seasoned executive with deep nonprofit financial leadership experience, strong business judgment, and the ability to partner closely with the President/CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

Specifically, the responsibilities and qualifications of the position include:

Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for all finance and accounting functions of the organization.
Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and partner with the President/CEO and Board of Trustees on strategic planning, policy development, and organizational performance.
Oversee budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and long-term financial sustainability planning, including operating and capital budgets.
Ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting for executive leadership, the Board of Trustees, funders, and regulators.
Lead and oversee audits, tax filings, and all financial compliance activities, ensuring adherence to municipal, state, and federal requirements.
Oversee risk management, internal controls, and insurance programs to protect organizational assets.
Provide leadership over grants and contracts management, including budgeting for proposals, contract negotiations, compliance, and financial reporting.
Oversee revenue cycle management, billing systems, and reimbursement processes across managed care, Medicaid, and other payors.
Partner with the President/CEO, Chief Development Officer, and other executives on funding strategies, resource development, and stewardship of funds.
Lead, develop, and mentor the Finance team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and service-oriented culture.
Represent FCA in relationships with financial institutions, funders, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in a large, complex organization; nonprofit human services, healthcare, or social services experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial and compliance requirements.
Proven experience leading audits, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and financial/accounting systems.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Commitment to FCA’s mission and to public service.
Ability to periodically work evenings and attend meetings or events outside of regular business hours.
Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License.

Compensation Information

The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA’s framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience’ while still allowing for growth.

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