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The Organization: Wayfinder Family Services is the place to turn for people facing the greatest challenges. It provides expert, individualized support and services to children, youth and adults, from those who have vision loss or profound special needs to foster youth with serious medical conditions or trauma, and their families. With an operating budget of $48.9 million, Wayfinder provides an array of services in 22 counties throughout California. Wayfinder strives to empower individuals, support families and strengthen communities through four overlapping areas of impact. Educational Success Early intervention programs and a special education school for children with vision loss and/or multiple physical and developmental disabilities. Economic Opportunity Residential and independence programs, transition services, assistive technology training, employment services for youth and adults with blindness or vision impairment. Health and Well-being Medical services, mental health services, recreation programs and group homes for vulnerable children, youth, adults and families. Safety and Resilience Foster care and adoption and temporary shelter care program for children and youth in the child welfare system. To learn more about Wayfinder, please visit https://www.wayfinderfamily.org/. The Opportunity: Under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer, Miki Jordan, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for carrying out the mission of Wayfinder as it pertains to financial plans and policies, daily organizational financial activities, internal controls, financial risk management, and building and maintaining relationships with lenders. As a member of the Senior Team, the CFO will partner with the CEO and serve as a key advisor to the organization’s leadership and Board of Directors on major financial business issues and decisions. The CFO will staff the Finance and the Investment Committees, support other Board committees as designated, and keep the Board apprised of the financial condition of Wayfinder. Overseeing a team of 15, the CFO’s senior team will include the Vice President of Finance, the Director of Contracts and the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. The CFO is expected to be located in Los Angeles and will travel to Sacramento as needed. Specific Duties and Responsbilities: Financial Management Oversee business matters and report to the CEO on the fiscal and business management including banking, legal affairs, registrations and filings, tax returns, investments, compensation, and benefits Develop financial data gathering and operating systems to facilitate business and financial informed decision making Prepare the annual budget for review and approval by the Wayfinder Board of Directors Ensure the effective delivery of routine financial services and operations of the agency including payroll, cash management, cashiering, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger maintenance Supervise the preparation for the annual and periodic internal, government, and other fiscal audits of the agency’s financial position; implement and respond to any findings should there be any Oversee a complex, multisite agency with contracts from state and county funders including Department of Mental Health, Department of Children and Family Services, Regional Centers, Department of Rehabilitation, and more. Prepare budgets for grants and fundraising opportunities Negotiate and maintain appropriate corporate insurance coverage Work closely with management team and program staff to ensure comprehension of budget and to aid in budget planning Communication/Collaboration Manage a team of 15 in Northern and Southern California to provide financial consistency and structure Partner with senior leaders on operational and strategic issues as they arise; provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections, and revenue/expense analysis Maintain strong working relationships with Wayfinder’s banking and other financial institutions Liaise with county and state agencies, associations, and organizations similar to Wayfinder regarding contracting, reporting, and compliance requirements Collaborate with Advancement Department to provide timely, accurate, and appropriate information for proposal development and reporting Promote a culture with a unifying mission centric lens that informs Wayfinder’s trauma-informed response practice and integrate an explicit and active commitment to equity for under-represented and oppressed groups Communicate and model the integration and commitment to racial justice principles in all areas of practice and operations Financial Process Improvement Maintain agency accounting software and supporting systems to ensure that financial information is current, accurate, and adaptable Implement a universal financial system (Financial Edge) across the organization Develop and maintain effective data-based means to track program/product income and expenditures and other key data Traits and Characteristics Desired: Working in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will be a strategic and forward-thinking finance executive with the ability to define problems, gather data, analyze, synthesize and classify information, and draw valid, objective conclusions. The CFO will have the ability to accurately diagnose organizational needs and the political awareness to gain support to develop and implement a strategy with clearly defined goals. This position requires the CFO to be a problem solver with the ability to be responsive to short-term concerns while developing long-range strategies based on accurate and timely analyses. The demonstrated ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints is critical. The CFO should also be goal oriented, well-disciplined and a hands-on administrator who can create financial systems and procedures and be able to implement them effectively. A proven ability to multitask, establish priorities, manage time, meet deadlines, effectively delegate, and perform duties under often severe time constraints while being flexible with changing work demands is essential. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and persuasive leader who inspires trust and is able to quickly command respect and support, both internally and externally. The CFO must be self-motivated and simultaneously operate with a collaborative work model. The successful candidate must be diplomatic yet decisive, exhibiting solid listening skills and considering input from various constituencies before making decisions. The successful candidate will be a strong manager and will foster teamwork by working collaboratively and effectively with others, while holding staff accountable for deliverables. The ideal candidate will be accessible and able to lead and mentor staff. The position requires the CFO to have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. The ability to effectively communicate, influence, and motivate at all levels of the organization is an essential desired skill. The CFO must effectively present information and respond to inquiries from Board members, office personnel, other employees, and the general public. The candidate will be culturally competent and sensitive towards diverse communities represented within the work force and client community. The ideal candidate will have high ethical standards and should be a model of integrity and fairness, operating in a transparent fashion. A sincere dedication to Wayfinder’s mission and core values are essential. Career Track Leading to this Position: The CFO will be a seasoned and mature leader with at least ten years of progressive responsibility overseeing financial services. The successful candidate will likely have at least five years of experience in senior leadership with the proven ability to lead and support a cohesive, multisite, high performing team. Experience managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) for a complex nonprofit entity is essential. Although the individual could come from a variety of fields, the CFO will ideally have experience with diverse program areas and multiple funding sources including government (federal and state) contracts. A background in human service, healthcare, managed care, or mental health would be a plus. Experience with mergers and acquisitions would be highly valued. Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA and/or CPA is preferred. COmpensation: The salary range is $200,000 to $250,000 based on experience. Relocation assistance, if needed, is negotiable. A comprehensive benefits package will be provided. Apply For This Position: Candidates are invited to submit a resume and compelling letter of interest via Morris and Berger's website. Please direct inquiries and nominations in confidence to: Karin Berger Stellar Partner, Morris & Berger kstellar@morrisberger.com (818) 507-1234 Donec faucibus lacus nisl, quis scelerisque diam sodales nec. 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CHIEF Financial Officer
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Los Angeles, California
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