Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for Agency accounting and financial processing, procedures, internal controls and reporting deadlines; directs and manages MIS, Accounting and Finance functions for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership team, the Chief Financial Officer will report to the CEO. The CFO will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company, managing entities and clients. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, insurance, investor relationships and partnership compliance and private and institutional financing. It also includes shared responsibility as part of the Leadership Team for strategic planning, forecasting, new business plan development, and analysis and negotiations.

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
SUPERVISES: Accounting, Operations & Human Resources positions

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

•Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and fiscal management,
especially with regards to not-for-profit institutions
•Master's degree in business, accounting or finance
•CPA certification preferred; 5+ years of professional experience in
leadership positions in accounting or finance required; investment
management experience a plus.
•Strategic vision, excellent supervisory and leadership skills
•Proficiency with information technology; excellent written and verbal
communication skills
•Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills
•Successful completion of initial and on-going employment screens,
including, but not limited to criminal background, sex offender, drug
screen, OIG, valid Michigan driver's license, abuse and neglect and
vehicle record check as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP:

•Actively participate in the strategic planning process and on-going
discussions as a member of the CCSEM leadership team
•Provide guidance and advice to Chief Executive Officer on the
financial stability of the Agency.
•Provide guidance and training in all areas of finance and accounting
practices to staff.
•Communicate financial matters internally through management
reporting; collaborate to produce regular forecasting; and provide
analysis necessary for strategic business decisions.
•Maintain professional relationships with banking partners, investment
management firms, audit firms, property management firms and
funders.
•Ensure that accounting staff strictly follows Catholic teachings in all
aspects of their positions.
•As a member of the Leadership team, role model professional
behavior and guide staff's professional development; demonstrate
servant leader principles.
•Adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of CCSEM and the values
and teachings of the Catholic Church

OPERATIONS:

•In coordination with the Chief Operating Officer develop and
maintain relationships with agency vendor(s) to maintain agency
policies as required, such as general & professional liability,
workman's compensation, unemployment, director's and officer's
liability, etc., as required.
•Provide financial direction to Agency programs including grant and
program financials.
•In coordination with the Chief Operating Officer, provide operational
support, including items such as contract negotiations, vendor
interfaces, facilities management, etc.
•In coordination with the Chief Operating Officer, coordinate routine,
seasonal and major building and maintenance activities in
coordination with representatives at each agency location

SERVICES:

•Direct overall management of Accounting, IT and payroll processing
•Oversee grant/contract financials; review and approve grant/contract
budgets & proposals.
•Provide direction and monitoring of financial reporting, cash receipts
and cash disbursement cycles.
•Monitor grants and contracts to include federal, state, counties,
private foundations
•Ensure Agency accounting practices are ethical and compliant with all
legal requirements.
•Manage accounting processes for effectiveness and efficiency;
produce timely and accurate monthly financials.
•Develop, maintain and monitor CCSEM Financials to include cash flow
forecasting and safety reserve.
•Monitor and review monthly financial reconciliations; Review and
analyze monthly financial reports.
•Provide the CEO and Finance Committee financial information with
appropriate analysis upon request.
•Prepare and monitor the annual budget.
•Oversee all Agency annual audits (agency, pension, etc.)
•Oversee Agency 403(b)
•Serve as a resource for proper grant accounting procedures.
Effectively coordinate with the Development Department proper accounting procedures for all gifts, grants and funding
•Ensure that investments, employee benefits, grants and expenditures conform to the teachings of the Catholic Church.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION, TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours and may include evening and weekend obligations.

About the Employer

CCSEM provides support for those giving and caring for precious human life, for those enduring a range of personal and family challenges, for those new to our country, and many others. CCSEM programs and services are provided in authentically Catholic environments consistent with Church teachings and values.

www.ccsem.org