Chief Financial Officer

Company Mission: To be the premier employer for individuals with disabilities.

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Reports to: President/CEO

Brief Description: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and directs day-to-day activities of the financial operations of the Company. This includes but is not limited to assuring financial planning, management, and budgeting, financial data processing and reporting operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, implements, maintains, and executes all the financial functions of PPS.
• Provides accurate and timely analysis of financial reports and budgets that will assist the leadership team in managing operational goals.
• Assures the appropriate safeguards for the security of all payroll and financials data of the Company and its' employees are maintained at all times.
• As a part of the leadership team, prepares the Company's annual budget, Capital expenditure plans, Cash-flow planning and etc.

• Performs accounts receivable functions; records payments and adjustments, prepares and mails statements, and takes collection action when necessary.
• Prepares governmental reports such as property tax exemptions and annual reports.
• Prepares payroll tax returns, annual payroll returns, annual census, and employee benefit statements. Analyzes and interprets financial data; reports findings to the Executive Management Team.
• Participates in the annual outside audit by preparing work papers and providing requested data and information.
• Computes and verifies monthly insurance premiums. Reconcile benefit liability accounts.
• Collaborates with other Executive Management Team members to develop and implement new plans and policies for the company.
• Prepares and presents financial statements and reports to the Board of Directors.
• Attends Quarterly Finance Committee and full Board of Director Meetings.
• Analyze general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, and aging reports, monthly.
• Supervise the relevant cost data used in costing and pricing of work.
• Supervise the receipt, documentation, and disbursement of cash by PPS.
• Prepare the upcoming fiscal year budget and all accompanying reports.
• Assures commitment to ISO quality policies, procedures, and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision over all Invoicing, AR/AP, Payroll, Inventory, and IT functions.

• Plans, assigns, and directs work to subordinates.
• Rewards and disciplines direct reports on an as-needed basis.
• Addresses personnel complaints and works to resolve them amicably.
• Develops subordinates in any areas of weakness and promotes employee engagement and personal growth.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting practices relative to double entry accrual accounting.
• Knowledge of general payroll and payroll tax return preparation and reporting.
• Knowledge of general sales tax reporting.
• Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SAGE and other integrated information systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and diplomatically and able to work effectively with the Board of Directors, President, and the Leadership team.
• Ability to act as a role model within and outside the company.
• Ability to perform duties and prioritize duties as workload requires.
• Ability to maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

Work Conditions:

• Some hybrid work is acceptable, but most work is done in an office environment.
• Working from 2 locations in the Peoria, Il. area.
• Must be accepting of interruptions made by employees.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Master's Degree and/or CPA preferred.
• 10 years of Accounting experience and 5 years of progressive leadership responsibility.
• Non-Profit experience preferred.