What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation?
Company Description
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) is dedicated to providing dignified lifetime care for retired Thoroughbred racehorses while creating pathways for healing and growth through the transformative power of the human-horse connection. The organization is renowned for its TRF Second Chances program, which offers vocational training in equine care and stable management to incarcerated individuals at correctional facilities nationwide. Founded in 1983, the TRF is the largest and oldest organization of its kind and is accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and holds a Platinum rating with GuideStar. With a mission rooted in care and compassion, the TRF has become the trusted sanctuary for retired Thoroughbreds nationwide.
Role Description
This is a part-time, hybrid role based in Saratoga Springs, NY for a Chief Financial Officer. The CFO is responsible for managing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring the organization’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. The CFO will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals. The CFO will be an integral part of the organization’s management team.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of all accounting and HR functions.
- Liaise with investment managers, board members, and board committees.
- Provide all internal and external financial reports to Board, funding organizations, and governmental agencies.
- Prepare and monitor all budgets including grants, projects, events and departmental.
- Manages cash flow.
- Lead Finance Department, strategic planning financial implementation, and HR Coordinator.
- Timely filing of all tax returns.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Accounting/Finance required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Five or more years as CFO of a 501(c)(3) organization highly preferred.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong understanding of accounting and financial systems and databases.