CFO/VP of Finance

Children & Families of Iowa•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Operating under the administrative oversight of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer/VP of Finance carries broad management responsibility for CFI’s financial planning and accounting practices, relationships with lending institutions and the financial community, general policy formulation and execution, and assigned administrative and agency support systems. The position participates on the agency Senior Leadership team in overall planning, operations, financial management, and administrative policy formulation. It supports the Board of Directors by providing pertinent information through the CEO and/or Board Committee process, and represents the agency in the community as assigned by the CEO. The CFO/VP of Finance leads the operation and corporate compliance of the agency’s finance and accounting functions. This includes developing and administering fiscal policies, budgets, accounting standards, and financial plans; ensuring compliance with tax, reporting, and audit requirements; preparing budgets and financial reports; analyzing trends and financial implications of acquisitions; managing insurance coverage; and forecasting and developing strategies for cost-effective management of agency funds and property. The role also oversees assigned support services and operations, including facilities and physical plant services, the Financial Management Services Department, Managed Care Contract Development, safety and security policy collaboration, and management information systems and data processing. It is responsible for planning departmental staffing and managing or recommending personnel actions for managers and supervisors, as well as pursuing employee satisfaction goals established with Human Resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field.
3–5 years of experience.
3–5 years of previous supervisory experience.
Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and general business administration practices and procedures, acquired through at least five or more years of experience in progressively more responsible business administration positions.
Ability to understand and use a calculator and various computer systems needed to perform job functions.
Ability to use agency computer system software necessary to perform job functions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field.

Responsibilities

Participate on the agency Senior Leadership team in overall planning, operations, financial management, and administrative policy formulation.
Provide pertinent information to support the Board of Directors through the Chief Executive Officer and/or Board Committee process.
Represent the agency in the community in areas of assignment as determined by the Chief Executive Officer.
Manage the operation and corporate compliance of the agency’s finance and accounting functions.
Formulate and administer administrative, budgetary, purchasing, and accounting standards, policies, programs, and plans.
Partner with Department Directors to develop fiscal policies and long-range goals and objectives aligned with agency strategic planning.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax and reporting requirements and internal and external auditing requirements.
Prepare agency and program budgets, conduct ongoing fiscal budget reviews, prepare special budget reports and trend analyses, and track factors affecting budget and financial performance.
Meet with and prepare reports for the Executive Committee and CFI Foundation.
Evaluate and recommend actions regarding the financial implications of new acquisitions.
Manage, renew, control, and evaluate insurance coverage as needed.
Develop short- and long-term strategies for cost-effective management of agency funds and property and accurate accounting of assets and transactions.
Conduct financial analysis and forecasting for special projects, programs, and the agency.
Manage assigned support services and operations, including maintaining physical environments that meet staff and client needs.
Oversee building, site, physical plant maintenance services, and related contracts.
Ensure appropriate and accredited processes for safety, security, hazardous materials and waste, emergency preparedness, life safety, medical equipment, and utility systems, and compliance with applicable regulations such as OSHA.
Oversee the Financial Management Services Department.
Oversee and direct Managed Care Contract Development.
Collaborate with the agency QA Director to develop safety and security policies and procedures for agency sites.
Manage the development and operation of the agency’s management information systems and data processing functions.
Plan for adequate departmental staffing, including hiring, managing, and recommending advancement or termination of managers and supervisors in accordance with job descriptions and agency personnel policies.
Accomplish employee satisfaction survey goals established with Human Resources as part of agency strategic planning.