Chief Financial Officer - VOA Northern California Northern Nevada Job Sacramento area,California USA,Finance & Banking

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 400 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Founded locally in 1911, the Northern California & Northern Nevada affiliate of Volunteers of America (VOA-NCNN) is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, operating more than 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance abuse, and recovery services to families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth.

VOA-NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 3,500 men, women, and children every night.

OUR MISSION: To change individual lives, instill hope, increase self-worth and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and related supportive services. Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada inspires self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope by providing critical health and human services to thousands of vulnerable individuals and families across Northern California & Northern Nevada.

PROGRAM AND

LOCATION:

VOA, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position for VOA-NCNN. The CFO of the $40 million nonprofit organization will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and oversight to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organization. This individual will play a critical role in managing financial resources, implementing financial policies and procedures, and supporting the organization’s mission-driven initiatives.

Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours a week) are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

OBJECTIVES/

ACTIVITIES:

A. Financial Planning and Strategy. Develop and implement financial strategies, goals, and objectives aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.

2. Lead the annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

3. Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making by the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors.

B. Financial Management and Operations:

Oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.

Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements and nonprofit financial standards.

Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and mitigate financial risks.

C. Financial Reporting and Compliance:

Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including financial statements, budget variance analysis, and cash flow projections, for internal and external stakeholders.

Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all financial reporting requirements and statutory regulations.

Provide support and guidance to program managers and department heads on financial reporting and budget management.

D. Grant and Contract Management:

Oversee the financial aspects of grant and contract administration, including proposal budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with funding requirements.

Work closely with program staff to ensure alignment of grant budgets with programmatic goals and objectives.

Monitor grant revenue and expenses, track grant performance metrics, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

E. Strategic Leadership and

Collaboration:

Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team on financial matters and organizational strategy.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate financial considerations into programmatic planning and decision-making.

Participate in strategic planning initiatives and contribute to the development of organizational policies and initiatives.

Qualifications

EQUIVALENT

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred. Minimum of

7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role within a nonprofit organization. Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and compliance requirements. Experience with grant and contract management, including federal grants and private foundation funding. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, foster a culture of collaboration and…


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