Description

The Foundation’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key senior leader of both the Foundation and the College, entrusted as the senior official for retaining the integrity of the Foundation’s financial management. This position is responsible for the strategic financial planning and management of resources, policies, outreach, and operations of the New College Foundation.

Examples of Duties

Financial and Tax Reporting: This role manages the financial reporting processes including closing cycles, quarterly financial reports, and the annual financial statement preparation and coordination with internal and external auditors. This includes the implementation of new accounting and auditing standards as well as maintaining adequate internal controls for all processes affect the accuracy and integrity of the financials.
Policy and Procedure Oversight and Outreach: This role is responsible for stay current with knowledge of, and compliance with, GAAP and GASB accounting standards, Florida Statutes, and IRS and State regulations governing charitable giving. This role is responsible for establishing and documenting financial and internal controls processes and procedures as well as managing the financial system technology solutions used by the Advancement team and college stakeholders.
Board of Directors and Committees: This role involves acting as the primary liaison to the Foundation Board of Directors and Committees, and the College, offering financial insight, reporting, and guidance to ensure transparency and accountability within the organization.
Complex Donor and Financial Matters: This role participates in various college-wide and community meetings.
Leadership and Coaching: The CFO is responsible for supervising and coaching the Foundation's accounting support staff, including reviewing and evaluating the work performed by the staff.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or other directly related field from an accredited university and five or more years of professional accounting experience; or a Master’s degree in same and three years of qualifying experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or other directly related field from an accredited university and five or more years of professional accounting experience; or a CPA certification. Experience in the Florida State University System or other higher education foundations.

New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

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