We contract with you to provide an experienced part time Chief Financial Officer who approaches the position just as a staff person would. We take responsibility for all of the organization’s financial matters and partner with the senior leadership and the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies across the organization in fulfillment of its mission. Additionally we can provide supporting controller and bookkeeping functions or supervise existing staff in these positions. A typical engagement includes:

• Partner with the Executive Director on all operational and strategic
  issues as they arise; provide strategic recommendations to the
  Executive Director based on financial analysis and projections, cost
  identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.
• Participate in the ongoing strategic planning process as an integral member of the senior management team.
• Engage the Board Treasurer, Finance and Audit Committee’s around financial issues and act as lead staff to these committees.
• Engage other staff members to facilitate collaboration and ensure that all financial needs are positively supported.
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and financial projections for review by the President and Board of Directors, and monitor spending within the approved budget.
• Oversee cash, investment, and other asset and liability management.
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed.
• Proactively manage relationships with external organizations (banks, accounting firm, consultants, attorneys, vendors, etc.).
• Maintain insurance policies and relationship with insurance representatives.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Oversee all financial compliance for government and private grants and contracts.
• Oversee the annual financial audit and funder audits.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for the organization’s Board of Directors and staff, federal and state funders, foundations and other funders; oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Perform or supervise all accounting activities, including: accounts receivable and payable, payroll, general ledger, account reconciliation, project and overhead cost accounting, fixed asset management, financial statements and other fiscal reports.
• Ensure fiscal records are maintained accurately and are consistent with generally accepted accounting practices and standards.
• Ensure government tax and annual reports, registrations, and licenses are filed in a timely manner with government agencies.
• Perform and oversees other administrative activities as necessary, including employee benefits evaluations and negotiations and product procurement.