PAIGECompany Description
Established community mental health center in Seattle, WA seeks qualified individual to serve as the agency’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for providing direct oversight and accountability for agency financial management and oversight of building and facilities and information technology. The ideal candidate has a background in finance, with an MBA, CPA, or comparable credentials, and demonstrates a commitment to mission-focused work. The ideal candidate will possess experience in a leadership role, and experience with managing direct reports. The CFO reports to the CEO, and directly supervises the Bookkeeper, Office and Facilities Manager, and the Billing and Client Services Team. The CFO maintains a high degree of responsiveness to, and interaction with the Board of Directors, and specifically the Finance Committee.
Job Description
Executive Responsibilities
1. Reports to the Chief Executive Officer, providing information and recommendations as needed
2. Serves as a member of Administrative and Management Teams
3. Represents agency at meetings and events within the community
4. Attends meetings of the Board of Directors
5. Staffs the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors
6. Recommends changes to agency policy and procedures as needed
7. Other duties as assigned
Financial Management and Oversight
1. Supervises Billing and Client Services Team and bookkeeping staff
2. Manages preparation for and fieldwork support for annual financial audit
3. Provides regular financial reports to the Chief Executive Officer, Administrative Team, and Board of Directors
4. Oversees and prepares reports to grantors and regulatory and accrediting bodies
5. Oversees risk management, including annual review of agency insurance
6. Prepares annual budget for submission to the Board of Directors in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and agency management
7. Monitors financial trends, including cash flow, billing, compensation, and expenses
8. Approves expenditures consistent with approved agency budget
9. Safeguards agency assets, including monetary investments, property, equipment, and income sources
Qualifications
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
1. Background in financial nonprofit management
2. At least five years of experience with oversight responsibilities of agency financial procedures and policies
3. Excellent speaking and writing skills
4. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, to set priorities and meet deadlines
5. Ability to communicate effectively and positively, using tact and poise, both verbally and in writing, with both staff and the public
6. Ability to elicit cooperation from others and to assimilate and understand information in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
7. Ability to represent the agency in public
8. Ability to supervise others
9. Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
10. Knowledge of QuickBooks, including reporting functions
11. Familiarity with medical billing highly preferred
12. A sense of humor
13. Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree or CPA preferred
Additional Information
To apply send a resume to careers @accountingsearchpartners.com