Chief Financial Officer

Summary:

This position is designated as an Officer of the corporation and is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the Organizations Community Senior Services, Inc. (“CSS”) and Urban Jacksonville, Inc. (“UJI”) and all related entities, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors. It provides leadership and coordination in the administrative, strategic planning, accounting, budgeting and compliance audits functions, and has overall responsibility for all financial activities of the Organization.

Qualifications/Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Certified Public Accountant licensed by the State of Florida with a Master’s degree in Business and/or Accounting from an accredited college or university
• Certified Managerial Account (CMA) license  
• As an Officer of the corporation, one must demonstrate and embody sound judgement, ethical standards, and exemplary leadership.
• Prefer at least five years of in-depth financial and reporting management experience in not-for-profit entities with budgeted revenues of at least $10 million; experience with not-for-profit audits a plus
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, verbal and writing communication skills, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting rules in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and OMB Circular A-133
• Knowledge of computerized financial, accounting and management information reporting systems
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations as they affect not-for-profit entities
• Ability to analyze complex financial data; prepare financial reports, statements, analyses, and projections; and handle multiple projects at one time
• Strong supervisory and management skills
• Must submit to Level 2 background screening: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Essential Functions:

• Ability to achieve strategic results through the ongoing strategic planning process as an integral member of the executive leadership team
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis
• Effectively and strategically manage assigned personnel to produce departmental deliverables and outcome measures.
• Oversee and coordinate both long and short-term budget planning and cost management in alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic goals
• Oversee and coordinate all external and internal financial reporting for the Organizations in accordance with U.S. GAAP and OMB Circular A-133
• Ensure that the Organizations and related entities have adequate internal accounting controls and effective fraud prevention policies
• Monitor and manage cash flow and investments to ensure adequate cash flow for the Organizations and related entities
• Monitor and manage all banking relationships and activity
• Attend all Board of Directors, Investment and Audit Committee and sub-Committee meetings and report on financial results of the Organizations and related entities
• Procure all business insurance policies while ensuring adequate risk coverage for the Organization and its related entities

Financial Stewardship & Sustainability:

• Maintain the long-term financial health of CSS, UJI, and related entities by ensuring operating results are within Board-approved budgets, with material variances (±3% or more) clearly analyzed, explained, and addressed through corrective action plans
• Ensure adequate liquidity and cash reserves to support uninterrupted senior services operations with no missed payrolls, vendor payments, or program interruptions due to cash flow issues
• Provide multi-year financial forecasts and scenario modeling to support organizational sustainability, growth planning, and risk mitigation

Budgeting & Financial Planning:

• Facilitate the annual budgeting process for all departments, ensuring budgets are mission-aligned, realistic, and approved by the Board on schedule
• Monitor and report budget-to-actual performance monthly, providing actionable insights to the CEO and executive team to support informed decision-making
• Support program leadership with financial analysis related to senior services funding streams to maximize program effectiveness and financial performance

Internal Controls & Financial Integrity:

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal accounting controls and financial policies to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability across all entities
• Address any identified control deficiencies promptly with documented corrective actions and follow-up verification
• Ensure segregation of duties and sound financial practices appropriate for a nonprofit organization serving vulnerable senior populations

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• General business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:30p.m.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Requires sitting at a computer for up to eight hours a day.
• The person in this position will occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. and to meet with other personnel.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with other management personnel and employees who have inquiries or questions. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.