Chief Financial Officer
New Orleans, LA, United States
POSITION TITLE : Chief Financial Officer
MANAGER: President & CEO
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Principally responsible for planning, development, implementation, and oversight of fiscal management, fiscal compliance, and financial software administration. Will work closely with President and CEO to develop long-term strategic initiatives for the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Undergraduate degree is required. MBA or CPA preferred
Experience:
A financial executive with a minimum of 10 years related experience in real estate development with emphasis on project finance and the non-profit field including government and foundation grant funding
Experienced in multi-entity consolidations, corporate borrowings and contract review. Working knowledge of tax credit and bond financing, audits, and tax return preparation.
Abilities:
Must be committed to, and find passion in, GCHP’s mission. Must be comfortable in a non-profit organization. Must bring an intensity and best-of-breed business approach to the organization. Well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player
An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards
Ability to establish protocols and methods and train others in them; balances a hands-on approach with strong ability to delegate
Effective written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills
A decisive individual who possesses a “big picture” perspective and is well versed in systems
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the financial management of the company, its subsidiaries, and managed companies including initiating fiscal management strategies to meet targeted objectives, and assuring coordination among organizational goals, long-range financial planning, and daily financial functioning
Establish and maintain appropriate controls to ensure internal and external compliance as required.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation and recording of accounting data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Oversee treasury management, including managing operating cash flows
Oversee treasury management policies and ensure adherence to these policies
Oversee preparation of interim and year-end financial statements for company and subsidiaries, including consolidated financial statements
Prepare fiscal reports, financial plans, and forecasts, including annual budgets and cash flow projections
Direct and provide support to the department employees in the planning and execution of audits and ensure that the accounting process is current and can accommodate timely completion
Direct and provide support to the department employees in facilitating the outside CPA preparation of corporate and subsidiary tax returns and ensure timely filing with the IRS
Direct and provide support to the department employees in the financial reporting to donors, lenders, and supporting agencies
Oversee all areas of property portfolio accounting
Oversee financial management software systems, procurement, and training
Work closely with other departments in the development and implementation of new systems for data collection, tracking, operations management, and reporting
Develop and implement accounting, administrative and fiscal policies, and procedures and ensure that they are effective and adhered to by supervising, instructing, and training Accounting Department staff
Prepare Board of Directors and Audit & Finance Committee meeting reports as required
Attend Board of Director meetings and facilitate the Audit and Finance Committee meetings including scheduling and minutes preparation
Perform other activities as requested by President & CEO
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