CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Matrix Human Services•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit. THE IMPACT YOU WILL BE A PART OF WITH JOINING MATRIX Over 30 program locations throughout Detroit and surrounding areas 20,000+ individuals benefiting from Matrix services every year The largest Head Start Program in the city of Detroit The largest HIV treatment and prevention program in Detroit After school youth services and academic enrichment Workforce Development and Financial Literacy Programs Housing Education and Home Buying Assistance Healthy Senior Living Program FOCUS ON PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Tuition Assistance. Professional Development Support. In-House Learning and Professional Development Platform. WE EMBRACE WORK LIFE BALANCE. Vacation Banks. Paid Holidays. BENEFITS OPTIONS. Medical/Rx. Dental. Vision. Life/AD&D Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Combine Short- & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 403(b) Retirement Account. CEO Starr Allen-Pettway has been honored by the Michigan Chronicle as a distinguished nonprofit leader in Southeast Michigan. CORE VALUES: Positive Attitude Always Learning Results Through Accountability Building Relationships I. JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTIBILITY: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the principal finance and administration officer and responsible for protecting the assets of the organization. The CFO will control financial administration, payroll, business planning, compliance, budgeting, and forecasting. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and other partner organizations. The CFO is responsible for spotting problems before they arise and protecting the organization from unexpected costs or revenue disruptions. The CFO will drive planning and managing organizational change in a rapidly growing non-profit industry.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business Administration
Certified Public Accountant Required
Ten (10) years of management experience
Three (3) years of budget and forecast preparation/monitoring and financial reporting experience
Experience with utilization management, electronic data processing, financial reporting
High degree of integrity and honesty, along with a demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality and neutrality in complex and sensitive situations.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.

Responsibilities

The CFO protects the assets of the organization.
Partner with the CEO on all operational and strategic issues as they arise; provide strategic recommendations to the president based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis
Coordinate all compliance, regulatory filings, grant and contract management for the entire organization.
Participate in the ongoing strategic planning process as an integral member of the executive leadership team
Engage the leadership team to align financial management with short- and long-term financial planning and projections
Engage the board finance committee around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model and operational delivery
Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization;
Evaluate and advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.
Participate in the development of the Agency's plans and programs as a strategic partner.
Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets so as to monitor progress and present operational metrics both internally and externally
Ensure that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and all Federal / State requirements.
Oversee the preparation and approval of all internal and external financial reporting materials
Assist in the financial modeling and negotiation of agreements with funders, government agencies, contractors and other stakeholders
Oversee development and maintenance of related policies and procedures
Manage cash flow and forecasting; direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting
Ensure staff receive accurate pay on a timely basis and requisite reports are filed
Coordinate all audit activities
Oversees the supervision of the Fiscal staff. Mentors and develops Fiscal team, managing work allocation, training and development, and building an effective and efficient team dynamics
Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for federal funders.
Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.
Performs other duties as assigned