Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Apply NowCompany: New Life Center
Location: Goodyear, AZ 85338
Description:
New Life Center (NLC) is looking for a seasoned financial leader with expertise in federal funding and contracts. If you are a proficient and strategic Chief Financial Officer who can efficiently lead NLC's Financial Department with efficiency and effectiveness, collaborating seamlessly with all agency departments, please step forward! This position will also have the responsibility to oversee other areas of the agency to include IT, government contract compliance, facility operations, and kitchen.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the strategic oversight and operations of NLC's finances, government contract compliance, technology systems, and operations of the facilities, maintenance, and kitchen. This position ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions. The CFO will partner with program management and senior leadership to design systems built to meet participant and client needs by identifying possibilities vs. limits. In partnership with the CEO and board of directors, the CFO will assume oversight and fiduciary responsibility of NLC's finance department.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.At the direction of the CEO, model effective and trauma-informed leadership by being actively involved in agency administration, with a focus in oversight of the finance department.
2.Provide executive level financial projections, budgeting strategies, and business planning to ensure the agency maintains financially sound and forward-thinking.
3.Manage & supervise staff including providing professional development, performance management, training and regularly scheduled supervision to direct reports and others as required.
4.Directly oversee, or manage through direct reports, the agency's finance and accounting functions, technology needs, facilities, maintenance, housekeeping, and kitchen.
5.Prepare and maintain all accounting journals and update general ledger as appropriate.
6.Maintain internal controls in compliance with agency policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
7.Prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reports for board of directors, agency management and federal, state, and private funding sources.
8.Review employee payroll, related tax deposits, and quarterly and annual payroll reports.
9.Prepare all monthly bank reconciliations and submit for review and approval by the CEO.
10.Prepare financial reports for service contractors and funding sources and prepare monthly claims for all service contracts for review and approval by the CEO.
11.Manage preparation for monitoring visits from government grantors and agencies, as well as external independent audit firms.
12.At the direction of the CEO, meet with Board members and participate in agency planning sessions.
13.Oversee the review credit card expense documentation for accuracy and compliance with organizational finance policies.
14.Maintain, organize and keep current agency and department budgets.
15.Act as liaison for annual accounting audit, prepare materials and worksheets, and work closely with auditors during the audit process.
16.Review administrative and payroll related transactions with benefit vendors (410k, health and P&C insurances, payroll/HRIS, etc.)
17.Ensure compliance with rules and regulations related to contracts and funding sources
through accurate and timely submission of reports.
18.Collaborate with the administrative team to develop and implement plans for the operations infrastructure of systems, processes, policies, and personnel.
19.Collaborate with the administrative team to ensure goals and objectives from grants and other funding sources are met.
20.Meets regularly with the CEO and fosters collaborative working relationships among other departments and community partners.
21.Perform other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
1.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5+ years of Controller or similar experience in a Senior level Finance role for non-profit agencies; other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
2.Knowledge of all pertinent accounting rules and regulations, as well as demonstrated proficiency in accounting software.
3.Valid Arizona driver's license and insurance and access to reliable transportation.
4.Currently possess, or ability to successfully obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance**
5.Negative TB test required. **
6.Proficiency with personal computers and various software programs including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
7.Ability to work evenings as weekends as required.
**If necessary, New Life Center will complete these areas of qualification during the onboarding process.
PREFERRED
1.General knowledge of Human Resources functions, processes and regulations as it pertains to payroll processing and other intersections with financial/accounting functions.
2.Experience overseeing grant and federal funding requirements.
3.Experience overseeing the management of facilities, maintenance, housekeeping, and/or kitchen operations.
To Apply:
To review the full job description and apply for the position, please visit our online career portal at
All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, ability status, age, or veteran status are encouraged to apply.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the strategic oversight and operations of NLC's finances, government contract compliance, technology systems, and operations of the facilities, maintenance, and kitchen. This position ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions. The CFO will partner with program management and senior leadership to design systems built to meet participant and client needs by identifying possibilities vs. limits. In partnership with the CEO and board of directors, the CFO will assume oversight and fiduciary responsibility of NLC's finance department.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.At the direction of the CEO, model effective and trauma-informed leadership by being actively involved in agency administration, with a focus in oversight of the finance department.
2.Provide executive level financial projections, budgeting strategies, and business planning to ensure the agency maintains financially sound and forward-thinking.
3.Manage & supervise staff including providing professional development, performance management, training and regularly scheduled supervision to direct reports and others as required.
4.Directly oversee, or manage through direct reports, the agency's finance and accounting functions, technology needs, facilities, maintenance, housekeeping, and kitchen.
5.Prepare and maintain all accounting journals and update general ledger as appropriate.
6.Maintain internal controls in compliance with agency policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
7.Prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reports for board of directors, agency management and federal, state, and private funding sources.
8.Review employee payroll, related tax deposits, and quarterly and annual payroll reports.
9.Prepare all monthly bank reconciliations and submit for review and approval by the CEO.
10.Prepare financial reports for service contractors and funding sources and prepare monthly claims for all service contracts for review and approval by the CEO.
11.Manage preparation for monitoring visits from government grantors and agencies, as well as external independent audit firms.
12.At the direction of the CEO, meet with Board members and participate in agency planning sessions.
13.Oversee the review credit card expense documentation for accuracy and compliance with organizational finance policies.
14.Maintain, organize and keep current agency and department budgets.
15.Act as liaison for annual accounting audit, prepare materials and worksheets, and work closely with auditors during the audit process.
16.Review administrative and payroll related transactions with benefit vendors (410k, health and P&C insurances, payroll/HRIS, etc.)
17.Ensure compliance with rules and regulations related to contracts and funding sources
through accurate and timely submission of reports.
18.Collaborate with the administrative team to develop and implement plans for the operations infrastructure of systems, processes, policies, and personnel.
19.Collaborate with the administrative team to ensure goals and objectives from grants and other funding sources are met.
20.Meets regularly with the CEO and fosters collaborative working relationships among other departments and community partners.
21.Perform other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
1.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5+ years of Controller or similar experience in a Senior level Finance role for non-profit agencies; other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
2.Knowledge of all pertinent accounting rules and regulations, as well as demonstrated proficiency in accounting software.
3.Valid Arizona driver's license and insurance and access to reliable transportation.
4.Currently possess, or ability to successfully obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance**
5.Negative TB test required. **
6.Proficiency with personal computers and various software programs including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
7.Ability to work evenings as weekends as required.
**If necessary, New Life Center will complete these areas of qualification during the onboarding process.
PREFERRED
1.General knowledge of Human Resources functions, processes and regulations as it pertains to payroll processing and other intersections with financial/accounting functions.
2.Experience overseeing grant and federal funding requirements.
3.Experience overseeing the management of facilities, maintenance, housekeeping, and/or kitchen operations.
To Apply:
To review the full job description and apply for the position, please visit our online career portal at
All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, ability status, age, or veteran status are encouraged to apply.