Chief Financial Officer, Nonprofit Organization

Our client, a well funded nonprofit organization based in the Dallas, Texas area is looking for an experienced finance professional to join their executive team. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will lead the accounting, human resources, legal and IT functions.  

Responsibilities

• Directs the overall accounting, tax, and finance strategy
  
• Manages the annual external audit by independent auditors, including the timely, accurate and complete delivery of auditor requested schedules and information
  
• Manages and assists in coordinating the regularly scheduled internal audits performed by an independent and volunteer internal auditor.
  
• Manages the overall tax reporting process to ensure accurate and timely filings and reporting. Maintains communication and seeks consultation with external tax consultants and/or advisors on complex tax matters.
  
• Develops implements, maintains, and presents a monthly and annual financial reporting package and ad-hoc reports to Board of Directors including operational highlights to enable timely and accurate strategic and tactical decision making.
  
• Manages and coordinates financial operations of the nationwide chapters and regions
  
• Manages the budgeting processes of the organization’s national, regional, and chapter groups. 
  
• Actively participates in regularly scheduled audit committee
  
• Actively manages and implements the investment portfolio of the organization within the guidelines of the investment strategy and policy as set by the audit committee. Cooperatively interacts and coordinates with the investment portfolio manager and investment consultant.
  
• Participates in the Senior Management Team

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration, or related field. Master’s degree and CPA strongly preferred.
  
• Three  plus years nonprofit industry experience
  
• Minimum 8 years experience in financial management, preferably with a multi-geographic operation. 
  
• Extensive knowledge of accounting systems, preferably with MIP Fund Accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent analytical, organization and problem solving skills.
  
• Superior oral and written presentation and communication skills