Since 1925 The Child and Family Guidance Center has been serving children and families. We provide culturally informed mental health care and complementary supports, regardless of ability to pay. If you would like to be a part of our team and make real difference in people’s lives. The Child and Family Guidance Center is currently seeking a full time The Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will set The Child & Family Guidance Center’s (CFGC) financial policy and direction while also being an active participant in, and driver of, the organization’s overall strategy. They will lead all financial administration, business planning, and budgeting. The CFO will lead CFGC’s finance and information technology (IT) staff. They will understand and support the organizations mission and live its values.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following Essential Functions:

Partners with the President/CEO on all operational and strategic issues as they arise.
Provide strategic recommendations to the President/CEO and Board of Directors based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.
Participate in the ongoing strategic planning process as an integral member of the senior management team.
Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with CFGC’s strategic plan.
Engage the board’s finance committee around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model and operational delivery.
Oversee budgeting, and the implementation of budgets, to monitor progress and present operational metrics both internally and externally.
Ensure that finance staff maintain financial record systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and monitor the use of all funds.
Oversee the preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials and metrics for funding organizations and CFGC’s board of directors; prepare and communicate monthly and annual financial statements.
Oversee facility administration and security, ensuring the organization’s facilities are safe, secure, properly maintained, and effectively managed.
Manage cash flow and forecasting; direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting.
Coordinate all audit activities.
Review all formal finance procedures, processes, and administration, recommending improvements to the systems in place and managing the systems going forward.
Ensure that there are adequate controls in place for assuring achievement of CFGC’s financial objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
Oversee the finance and grant compliance functions, planning and budgeting, financial controls, and compliance with DCF and other grantors’ rules and regulations, and reporting.
Develop budgets and other required financial documents for grant applications.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is required, and MBA is a plus.
A seasoned and mature leader with at least 5 years of broad finance experience.
Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Needs to be seen as a team player who is committed to lifelong learning.
An effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills.
A hands-on manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for the organization’s mission is essential.
Nonprofit experience as an employee or board member is preferred.

EEO Statement: The Child and Family Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on race, color, age, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or physical disability.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

website: www.cfguidance.org

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