Financial Director

Location: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program, Pawtucket, RI

Position Title: Finance Director & CFO

Department: Administration

Reports to: Executive Director & CEO

Job Status: Full Time/Exempt

Positions Supervised: Payroll, Finance Admin, Others as directed

The Blackstone Valley Community Action Program (BVCAP) is a non‑profit agency and a member of the nation‑wide network of Community Action Programs. Our mission is to assist low‑moderate income people and empower them to become self‑reliant, responsible citizens. Our programs are funded through federal, state and local grants. For more information and to see BVCAP’s impact, please visit: bvcap.org

The Finance Director/CFO will lead the finance and HR department committed to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and strategic growth, with the goal of maximizing a positive impact on the community served. The Finance Director/CFO is responsible for the strategic management of the accounting and financial operations of the organization, to include but is not limited to: financial reporting, budgeting, accounting, GAAP compliance, as well as the additional focus on financial strategic management, cash management, forecasting, grant management, regulatory compliance, payroll, and HR functions.

The Finance Director/CFO may also perform special projects as directed by the President/CEO. The overall goal of the Finance Director/CFO is to ensure the organization's financial health and sustainability.

The Finance Director/CFO will be a seasoned, executive level, finance leader with a passion for the organization’s mission and the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to diverse internal and external stakeholders, as directed by the President/CEO.

• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance and analysis to support organizational growth and decision‑making.
• Develop and implement long‑term financial strategies and business plans that align with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Analyze and report on financial performance, identifying trends, and recommending strategies to increase revenue, control costs, and improve operational efficiency.
• Advise the President/CEO on the financial implications of programmatic and strategic decisions.

• Oversee all day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and manage financial forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility and effective resource allocation.
• Manage cash flow, investments, and banking relationships to ensure adequate liquidity and maximize returns in compliance with investment policies.
• Recommend major expenditures and be semi‑approving of routine expenditures within policy limitations; make recommendations to the President/CEO regarding control and utilization of physical and financial resources.
• Ensure the integrity of all financial record‑keeping systems, controls, and procedures in accordance with GAAP for non‑profits.
• Prepare reports and provide assistance to organization’s outside accountants, particularly at year‑end.
• Oversee grant accounting, including application budgeting, funder reporting, drawdowns, and compliance with federal and state grant requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all financial reporting to funders.

• Manage the annual audit process and the preparation of the IRS Form 990.
• Identify and manage financial risks, and ensure the organization adheres to all financial regulations and internal policies and controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all financial reporting for internal management, funders, and regulatory agencies on a regular basis, including but not limited to monthly, quarterly and yearly.
• Continually review, reorganize, and systemize the Finance Office operation and department strategic plan.
• Maintain all files and records in accordance with accounting and HR standards.

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