Position Overview
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s HR & financial health, ensuring alignment with mission-driven goals. As a member of the executive leadership team, the CFO is responsible for all aspects of financial strategy, human resources, planning, compliance, IT and risk management, while contributing to organizational innovation and operational excellence.

Financial Strategy, Planning, and Reporting

• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Create budgeting processes including annual operating budgets, capital expenditures, and forecasting.
• Monitor financial performance, prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and present findings to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Ensure sound financial decision-making by providing strategic financial analysis and program impact evaluation.
• Responsible for grant budgeting, reporting, and financial compliance with donor and grantor restrictions.

Accounting Operations and Internal Controls

• Direct all accounting functions including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed asset tracking, and inventory management.
• Maintain and enhance internal control systems to ensure financial integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Leading timely and accurate closing processes, audits (including IRS Form 990), and all federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Ensure efficient, cost-effective financial operations and adherence to fiscal policies.

Risk Management, Compliance, and Administration

• Create risk management efforts including insurance, contracts, compliance, security systems and claims.
• Ensure legal compliance in all financial operations, HR/payroll policies, and retirement/benefits administration.
• Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, investment advisors, IT consultant, HR consultant, and other key financial partners.
• Safeguard the organization’s assets and reputation through effective governance support and risk controls.

Leadership, Collaboration, and Organizational Support

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and participate in organizational decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial awareness and alignment with programmatic goals.
• Support and engage in food bank and community awareness activities.
• Provide leadership and professional development to finance and administrative staff, cultivating a high-performance team culture.

Core Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic financial planning.
• Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration.
• Strategic Thinking: Capacity to align financial strategies with organizational mission and anticipate challenges.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Thorough understanding of legal and regulatory compliance, adept at risk management.
• Resource Optimization: Skill in optimizing resource allocation, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication skills for conveying financial information to diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptability and Innovation: Flexibility to adapt to changing needs, proactive in identifying innovative financial solutions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA, MPA, or CPA/CMA preferred).
• 7–10 years of financial leadership experience, preferably in nonprofit organizations.
• Proven knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with financial systems, Microsoft Excel, and payroll/HR platforms.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills are important.
• Commitment to organizational mission and community impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Lafayette, IN 47904 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lafayette, IN 47904: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

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