Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer Join to apply for the Chief Financial Officer role at St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore. Summary: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides leadership and direct management of the Finance Department and all financial matters of the corporation and its subsidiary organizations. The CFO develops, maintains, and monitors policies, procedures, financial systems, and processes, using technology to create efficient workflows. The CFO ensures sound banking, cash management, and internal controls are developed and maintained. The CFO provides oversight of Information Systems, Procurement, and Insurance matters, collaborates with senior management to support organizational strategy, and oversees financial compliance and reporting for government contracts, private grants, audits, IRS filings, budgeting, and all internal and external statements. Primary Duties Accounting and Administration Oversee the Finance Department to develop and maintain all accounting systems and functions, using technology to achieve optimal efficiencies. Provide direct supervision to department staff. Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial processes and procedures. Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting and billings to federal and state funders, foundations, and SVDP’s boards and committees; oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Coordinate preparation for and completion of audits and proper filing of tax returns. Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. Finance Conduct cash flow analysis and planning and ensure availability of funds as needed. Direct cash, investment, and asset management. Develop financing strategies and activities. Maintain banking relationships and sound banking practices. Develop and utilize forward‑looking, predictive models and activity‑based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans, including grant spending. Coordinate all organization, retirement, and grant‑related audits. Planning and Policy Coordinate the development and monitoring of organization and grant budgets. Develop financial business plans and forecasts. Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures. Participate in organization planning as a member of the senior management team. Develop short‑, medium‑, and long‑term financial plans and projections and review with board and finance committee. Remain up‑to‑date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations. Provide primary staff support to Finance Committee and the Foundation Board. Internal and External Relations Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, government grant representatives, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc. Present on financial matters to Board and board committees. Coordinate the work of the following board committees: Finance, Foundation / Pension. Serve as the chief point of contact on financial matters to all external entities. Secondary Duties Procurement: Oversee centralized purchasing and vendor management policies, procedures, and practices to gain cost efficiencies through competitive bidding. Direct acquisition of contract services for exceptional, specialized, or emergency services. Information Technology: Oversee SVDP’s Information Technology operations and Management Services Provider, in close coordination with the Virtual Chief Information Officer, and provide direct supervision to the IT Manager. Oversee the development of and progress with implementation of SVDP’s Information Technology strategic plan and specific IT projects. Facilitate ERATE funding for IT related expenditures, working with an ERATE consultant as necessary. Corporate Insurance: Oversee insurance matters for all SVDP entities and serve as the primary and direct liaison with insurance brokers for bidding and resolution of insurance related issues. Work collaboratively with the Chief People Officer for employee‑related insurance coverages, and with the Senior Director Real Estate and Development for property, plant, and equipment related claims. Assists with and attends special events held by the organization. Attends all staff meetings and other meetings as directed. Upholds the vision, mission and values of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field; advanced degree preferred. CPA. 8+ years of experience in nonprofit accounting involving primary responsibility for significant accounting functions, including grant and contracts accounting, and evidence of steadily increasing responsibilities. 5+ years supervisory experience leading an accounting team. Experience working in a fast‑paced office environment. Thorough knowledge and experience with accounting database software and add‑ons, banking software, and government grant portals. Expert knowledge with Excel and strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Good communication skills and comfortable assuming a senior leadership role in the organization and functioning as a part of the Senior Management Team. Versatile, task‑oriented, and efficient, with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Successful review of credit and criminal background checks. Physical and Environmental Conditions Primarily indoor work. Sedentary work: lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying small articles and occasional walking and standing. #J-18808-Ljbffr