Description:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for leading the agency’s financial strategy and ensuring the integrity of its fiscal operations. This role includes planning, organizing, and directing all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, and oversight of Management Information Systems (MIS). The CFO ensures compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements to include Title 3 Older Americans Act funds and provides strategic financial leadership to support the mission and sustainability of the organization. Work is performed under the general supervision of the CEO.
Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing municipal financing practices and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in government.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting principles, financial forecasting, and financial risk management.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and reporting requirements for federal, state, and local grants.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, TEAMS
• Evaluate complex financial systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms and records and prepare informative financial reports.
• Knowledge of A-133 audit procedures, internal controls, and financial systems management.
• Understanding of employee benefits and payroll systems.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software (i.e.: preferred MARTUS), accounting systems, and budget platforms.
• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills to manage and develop staff.
• High-level presentation and reporting skills for executive and board communication.
• Project management and process improvement skills.
• Ability to lead a multi-functional financial team with integrity and vision.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders with clarity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex funding regulations and financial policies.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal departments, external partners, auditors, and vendors.
• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate employees and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department heads and governmental officials.
• Formulate long-range fiscal planning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration or Economics. CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
• Six (6) years’ experience in Public Administration including three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting, preferably in a nonprofit or governmental setting. (Preference: Familiarity with Title 3 Older American Act Funds)
• Experience with grants management, especially federally or state-funded programs. (Preference: A-133 audits, MARTUS financial software preferred)
• Experience working with external auditors and third-party benefits/payroll vendors preferred.
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms; knowledge of MIS oversight is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders such as board members.
• Must possess a current valid Virginia Driver’s license, and meet the agency driving eligibility standards
  Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. From time to time, the supervisor will ask job holder to perform additional duties related to the completion of the work

OTHER DUTIES

• Perform additional related tasks as assigned by the CEO.