Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Join Our Team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in our community? The Whole Person is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our Accounting & Finance department. Reporting directly to the CEO, this full-time, exempt position offers a dynamic work environment with a 40-hour work week. As our CFO, you'll play a crucial role in delivering accurate financial information, ensuring fiscal integrity, and driving efficiency across our organization. If you're passionate about financial leadership and committed to fostering diversity, we encourage you to apply!
About Us: The Whole Person is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community and providing reasonable accommodations upon request. We strongly encourage people with disabilities to apply.
Position Overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team. The CFO will be responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and reliable financial information to the CEO and management team. This role involves leading the accounting department, ensuring fiscal integrity, and implementing cost reduction initiatives. The CFO will also interact regularly with the Board of Directors and play a key role in strategic financial planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide visionary leadership and supervision to the accounting department staff.
- Develop and maintain financial systems and procedures.
- Implement and improve financial policies, processes, and internal controls.
- Prepare and monitor the organization’s budget in consultation with the CEO.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reports and analysis of financial data.
- Ensure timely completion of all tax filings and resolve any tax issues.
- Schedule and liaise with external auditors.
- Manage depreciation schedules and inventory.
- Provide administrative oversight of payroll processing.
- Participate actively in internal and external meetings.
- Travel as necessary.
- Experience working at a Center for Independent Living.
- CPA or master’s degree in a related field (e.g., MBA or MPA in Nonprofit Management), or equivalent work experience (minimum of 10+ years in accounting/finance).
- At least 5+ years in fiscal management, including accounting, bookkeeping, and supervisory roles.
- Proven record of implementing system or process improvements.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of nonprofit GAAP and government funding procedures.
- Experience working with diverse groups of people with disabilities.
Preferred Skills:
- Personal experience with a disability.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management practices.
- Familiarity with healthcare software systems, particularly WellSky Personal Care software.
- Proficiency in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for government contracts and grants.
- Excellent analytical skills.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position supervises all roles within the accounting and finance department.
Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effectiveness in a non-profit organization focused on high-quality work and low overhead.
Other Duties: This job description is not exhaustive and may change at any time with or without notice.
How to Apply: Qualified applicants are encouraged to forward their resume and CV to Danise Hartsfield, Human Resources Director, at dhartsfield@thewholeperson.org
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $100,000 and over
