Chief Financial Officer

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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership for ABA, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and associated plans and funds. This role ensures the integrity of financial operations, compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and transparent reporting to the Board and executive leadership. The position partners closely with the Chief Finance & Administration Officer (CFAO), shaping financial strategy, risk management, and investment decisions while leading a team of eleven responsible for operational excellence.

The CFO also serves as ABA’s Controller and reports directly to the CFAO.

• Financial Operations: Manage accounting for ABA, its three nonprofit subsidiaries, two for-profit entities, two associates, PAC, and Thrift and Retiree Medical Plans; ensure accurate, complete, and GAAP-compliant financial records; implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with applicable laws; oversee multi-state payroll, accounts payable (including P-Card, purchase orders, and expense reimbursements), accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations; manage treasury activities, banking relationships, and short-term investment strategies.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead development and consolidation of ABA’s annual budget (operating, capital, board-designated funds), ensuring appropriate allocation of internal costs and alignment with organizational priorities; provide regular forecasting of operating results, cash flows, and fund utilization; analyze financial performance, trends, and variances to inform leadership decisions; support CFAO with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting; oversee cash flow, liquidity, and short-term investments across all funds, optimizing returns while ensuring resources for operations and strategy.
• Financial Reporting & Audit: Prepare and present financial statements, reports, and analyses to the Board, executive leadership, and department heads; support external audits and internal audit processes, including management responses and implementation of audit recommendations for seven annual financial audits; ensure compliance with all reporting standards and FASB requirements.
• Tax and Compliance: Oversee timely filing of sales, income, payroll, property, and informational tax returns, as well as lobbying reports; maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, including sales tax and vendor documentation (W-9/W-8); ensure revenue management systems comply with state sales tax regulations, maintaining accurate setup and reporting across platforms (e.g., Nimble AMS and Cornerstone LMS).
• Investment Management: Manage ABA’s investment portfolio in accordance with Investment Policy Statements and in coordination with the Investment Advisory Committee; serve as staff liaison to the Investment Advisory Committee and investment consultant; oversee fund rebalancing, manager selection, and policy updates; optimize returns on operating funds while maintaining liquidity for operational needs.
• Financial Systems Administration: Oversee the financial system of record (Workday) and integrations with planning, revenue management, contract management, and P-Card systems; ensure system enhancements, reporting, and internal control requirements are implemented efficiently.
• Additional Responsibilities: Recommend, update, and monitor internal controls, policies, and procedures annually; maintain Finance Department business continuity plans; serve as backup to CFAO for all financial matters; lead or participate in special financial projects as assigned.

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