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 has 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 role serves on the agency Senior Leadership team, supports the Board of Directors through the CEO and Board Committee process, and represents the agency in the community as assigned. It leads finance and accounting operations and corporate compliance, including fiscal policy, budgeting, reporting, audit and tax compliance, financial analysis, forecasting, insurance coverage, and financial evaluation of potential acquisitions. The position also manages assigned support services and operations, including facilities and physical plant services, the Financial Management Services Department, Managed Care Contract Development, and management information systems and data processing. It collaborates with the QA Director on safety and security policies and procedures and plans staffing and organizational development for assigned areas.

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 business administration experience in progressively more responsible positions.
Ability to understand and use a calculator and computer systems needed to perform the job’s 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, operation, financial management, and administrative policy formulation consistent with agency philosophy, procedures, and accreditation and licensure requirements.
Support the Board of Directors’ governance role by providing pertinent information through the CEO and/or Board Committee process.
Represent the agency in the community in assigned areas, as determined by the CEO.
Manage the general 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 and operations.
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 make recommendations 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 financial transactions.
Conduct financial analysis and forecasting for special projects, programs, and the agency.
Manage assigned support areas, including facilities and physical plant maintenance services and contracts.
Ensure program environments have appropriate processes for safety, security, hazardous materials and waste control, emergency preparedness, life safety, medical equipment, utilities systems, and compliance with 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 goals established with Human Resources in response to employee satisfaction surveys as part of agency strategic planning.