Chief Financial Officer

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Chief Financial Officer

Location:

West Palm Beach, FL

Description:

The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit charitable law firm dedicated to ensuring equal access to the justice system for the low-income, disadvantaged and traditionally underserved residents of Palm Beach County. Our Finance Team is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to direct and oversee all of the financial activities of the agency. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the daily activities of the Finance Department and has overall responsibility for the development of financial policies and activities of the organization. The position requires accounting work of a varied nature, including grant management, maintaining complex accounting records and preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports. The position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration, and provides information to present the fiscal status of the agency to funders and the Board of Directors. Guidelines are in the form of federal, state and local tax laws; personnel regulations; administrative procedures; generally accepted accounting, auditing and financial reporting procedures; and computer system procedures. The work schedule is as follows: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with evening or weekend work as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages and directs the activities of the staff within the Finance Department. Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the organization's fiscal function and performance. Participates in the development of the organization's plans and programs as a strategic partner. Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action. Oversees accounting departments, annual budget preparation, and audit functions. Meets regularly with department heads to keep informed and to offer direction. Oversees the preparation and review of payroll processing. Prepares individual program budgets as required in grant applications. Prepares schedules to support grants, programs and other donor related activities. Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Maintains and monitors compliance with grant fiscal requirements. Provides assistance to outside auditors by preparing work papers and financial reports, as required. Analyzes problems identified as a result of audit findings and develops recommendations for improved policies and procedures or other corrective actions. Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets. Attends staff and other meetings in the community as assigned. Ensures strict confidentiality of privileged information. Stays current on emerging professional accounting information. Complies with all agency policies and procedures. Works with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere. Must work the days and hours to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks, and be punctual and timely in meeting all performance requirements, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines. Must maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees and clients of the organization. Assists the Executive Director and/or program supervisors with special projects, assignments and any additional duties as deemed appropriate or as needed. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance. P.A. designation preferred. Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting preferred. Minimum 8 years of related experience. Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications and advanced knowledge in Excel including VLOOKUP's and pivot tables. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the MIP Automated Accounting Software. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the requirements of 2 CFR 200 (Financial Requirements for Federal Grants). Effective and excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, as well as organizational and planning skills. Knowledge of and the ability to accurately apply generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and statements. Ability to prepare reports of historic data for use in preparing budget information. Ability to organize, analyze and interpret financial and management data to solve management, accounting, and taxation problems. Ability and willingness to participate in ongoing professional development activities in order to keep current on new developments in the field and to enhance skills already maintained. Strong problem solving and analytical skills and ability to work independently. Must pass Level 2 background screening. SALARY RANGE: Salary depending on experience. Full benefits package in addition to salary (health, dental, vision, 401K, disability, life insurance). APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE: Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements by Friday, April 28, 2023. The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/ADA Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Company:

Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County

Posted:

December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro

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