The Chief Financial Officer, under the direct supervision of the Executive Director (E.D.) promotes the financial health of the organization and is responsible for all accounting functions including quality control and systems development. This position serves as the primary staff liaison to the Finance Committee of the Friendship House Board of Directors.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Oversee all departmental staff and functions including financial reporting, general ledger, investments, accounts payable, payroll, cash and tax compliance; and provide appropriate technical training and consultation as necessary.

2. Develop and implement new fiscal systems as needed.

3. Ascertain that all procedures and systems support compliance with pertinent fiscal regulations and legislation. Ensure that policies and internal control procedures are complied with.

4. Assure that all financial transactions are properly recorded in a timely, complete, and accurate basis including tax reporting and filing.

5. Prepare monthly financial statement for the E.D. and quarterly financial reports for the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.

6. Coordinate reporting and other management responsibilities associated with lender agreements and corporate compliance.

7. Coordinate annual external audit with independent auditing firm and ensure timely submission of financial data needed for preparing the Form 990. Act as an additional liaison with auditors and government agencies in the case of inquiries.

8. Attend and report at Finance Committee and full board meetings, as requested.

9. Provide input with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and termination of fiscal staff as necessary.

10. Collaborate with management staff to assure compliance with all accounting and reporting requirements for loan maintenance and contract administration.

11. Participate in fundraising planning, working closely with senior managers to identify funding priorities, needs, and to assist with financial forecasting, as appropriate.

12. Support other strategic planning, special projects and other duties as assigned by the ED.

13. Additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Personal and Professional Qualifications:

1. This position requires a highly motivated and skilled professional who functions well in a collaborative, team oriented environment.

2. BA or BS degree in accounting, business administration or a related field. Substitution of equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree.

3. Five or more years of relevant experience in a nonprofit organization (501c3) and in financial accounting, including at least two years management experience as a hands on financial manager.

4. Documented experience supervising staff while sharing in the day-to-day work of the department.

5. Experience with financial aspects of grants management (private and public), including budget preparation for proposals, project-level financial tracking, and financial reporting for foundation and government contracts.

6. Excellent technical and analytical skills in accounting and finance, as well as computer literacy in current financial systems; general ledger software, payroll, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point).

7. Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize and have excellent time management skills.

8. Well-developed interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated strong teamwork skills.

9. Strong understanding of fiscal and operational systems with understanding of development of state of the art management reporting systems for complex administrative and reporting operations. Prior experience in accounting for building/real estate, debt financing highly desirable.

10. Familiarity of and/or appreciation of current and emergent needs of American Indian women and men in recovery, and cultural sensitivity to the American Indian community.

11. If in recovery, at least three (5) years of continuous sobriety required.

12. Must meet standards of character under PL 101-630, section 408, Character Investigation, subsection (a) and PL 101-647, section 231, Requirement for Background Check, subsection (c), and agree that employer can contact the last two employers, the sex abuse detective division of local law enforcement and Child Protective Services of the last two counties in which the person has lived or worked to inquire as to the suitability of the person to work with children.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin or other non-merit factors.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Friendship House abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protecting individuals 40 years and older) and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Friendship House abides by the mandates of the ADA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, Friendship House will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.