Chief Financial Officer

New Visions for Public Schools•New York, NY

104d•$200,000 - $266,000•Onsite

About The Position

New Visions is seeking a strategic, process-minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the Senior Management Team. Reporting directly to the President, the CFO will be responsible for providing leadership, hands-on management, and continuous improvement for the organization's day-to-day financial operations and office administration systems. This role requires a proven leader with experience in managing a Finance team and cultivating a performance-driven culture among diverse, talented individuals. The ideal candidate will possess the skills, sensitivity, and confidence necessary to collaborate effectively across teams to develop efficient systems that enhance organizational productivity. The CFO's core responsibilities will include overall management of the Finance Unit, with a focus on budgeting, financial management and reporting, and accounting. Additionally, the CFO will manage the Administration Team to ensure a smoothly running office environment.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior management roles within nonprofits or government-funded organizations.
Demonstrated success leading financial strategy for organizations with $20M+ operating budgets.
Experience developing long-term financial plans, forecasts, and scenario models to support organizational growth and impact.
Proven track record overseeing audits.
Excellent management skills, plus strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Strong technical skills and experience managing complex implementation of financial management and related software products.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Ability to think strategically and creatively, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan.
Capacity for managing and leading people in a complex and changing environment.
Broad experience with a range of business functions and systems.
Initiative and proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders, including program leads, board members, and senior leadership.
Ability to traverse an office environment to attend meetings and interact with colleagues
Ability to operate a computer and other relevant technology, such as phones, screens, printers, and tablets
Ability to carry up to 10 pounds (such as for a laptop and carrying case)

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA or other advanced degree preferred.
Experience managing NYC and NY State government contracts, including budgeting, billing, compliance, and audit preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the internal leader, directing the allocation of resources and budget to effectively support the organization’s operations, programs, and infrastructure.
Ensure the long-term financial stability and proper use of the organization’s assets through sound fiscal management.
Lead, coach, and develop the Finance and Administration teams, focusing on building professional capacity, accountability, and organizational alignment.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key constituents; representing the organization in those interactions.
Assess and improve financial systems and data infrastructure to promote data fluency and automation across the organization to optimize decision-making and streamlined workflows.
Build multi-year financial models incorporating revenue diversification, scenario analysis, and cost structures across multiple programs.
Analyze funding trends and identify opportunities to optimize the organization’s revenue mix across city contracts, philanthropy, and earned income.
Developing financial frameworks to support earned-revenue initiatives, product lines, or program expansions.
Partner with program and development teams to translate program design into scalable, fundable business and financial models.
Oversee annual operating budget, manage effectively within this budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.
Drive the financial oversight and relational strategy necessary for successfully navigating intricate and, at times, delayed payments on government contracts, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and securing timely revenue.
Provide analysis of complex situations, prepare formal presentations, and present to senior management and Board of Directors on the overall financial health of the organization.
Work with the New Visions’ Development Unit to prepare budgets for funding applications.
Manage the administration of New Visions’ grant programs, including the application, award, and monitoring functions.
Lead the annual budget process and midyear forecast for all New Visions programs.
On a monthly basis, provide accurate and timely financials, reports, and other information that support the operations and business plans of NVPS programs.
Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions.
Continually assess, improve, and document general accounting, accounts receivable, cash receipts, accounts payable, and cash disbursement controls and procedures.
Oversee annual audits, regulatory, compliance, and tax filings.
Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds when needed.
Provide executive leadership and oversight of the Administration Team, including reception, property/facility management, and provision of furnishings and equipment necessary for effective operations.
Oversee the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments.
Oversee planning of organization events.