Helpful Engineering · 5 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
5+ years exp
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Aleithea Sietman
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a finance and administrative structure to meet the evolving needs and opportunities of a dynamic and results-driven organization.
Reporting directly to the CEO, serve as both a thought partner for setting long-term strategy and a day-to-day manager.
Engage in a wide range of functions including developing financial models and managing budgets; overseeing investment, audit, and legal affairs; and leading talent and technology management.
Oversee fundraising activities in partnership with the CEO, tracking cash flow and operational expenditures, financial planning budgeting as well as analyzing the Organisation’s financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing appropriate corrective actions.
Advise and consult the C-Level Executives on the development of Strategic and Tactical objectives in accordance with the Vision and Mission set by the Board of Trustees.
Develop and be responsible for Financial Strategies to implement the General Strategy set by the CEO.
Lead the C-Suite in the setting of Tactical Goals to execute General Strategy in Financial Matters.
Represent Helpful Engineering in negotiations with External Organizations as directed by the CEO.
Ensure regular communication with C- and D- level officers.
Whenever relevant: Initiate cross-cutting initiatives that further the interests of Helpful.
Mentor and coach direct reports, delegating work streams effectively and holding team members to a high standard of excellence.
Lead the development of the company’s short, mid, and long-term financial strategy.
Maintain awareness of the market landscape, expansion opportunities, industry developments, etc.
Assess financial risks to the company and ensure they are monitored.
Design and execute appropriate mitigation strategies to minimize Organizational financial vulnerability.
Consult with the Board of Trustees and provide briefings as directed.
Review and manage (and establish as needed) internal systems, controls, processes, and procedures to ensure the integrity, accuracy, compliance, and usefulness of financial information and reporting.
Oversee successful completion of annual audits, IRS filings, and other mandated reporting for our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Partner with and manage tax accountants in managing required IRS returns.
Approving hires of Director-level positions relating to Finance and Fundraising.
Work with fundraising in solicitations of major donors and foundations or create the conditions for fundraising success within the organization.
Oversee cash flow management.
Track important KPIs and analyze trends.
Partner with resource development, CEO, and project and program leads to develop successful proposals and other resource acquisition strategies while establishing systems and processes to help steward donor/client intent in the management and reporting of funds.
Oversee day-to-day finance and accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, prepaids, payroll processing, monthly reconciliation, and monthly and year-end close and other macro strategies.
Develop and monitor budgets.
Inform C- and D- suite Directors of financial status and investment plans.
Ensure all financial operations comply with International, Federal, and State laws.
Present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to executives and the board of directors.
Coordinate audit activities. The CFO is responsible for the absolute financial integrity of the Org, against the highest standard of Integrity.
Represent Helpful to investors and public officials as well as with stakeholders, government entities, and the public as directed/appropriate.
Supervise the accounting department to ensure smooth day-to-day transactions.
Coordinate matters with legal counsel, including contracts, intellectual property, grant agreements, and other matters as appropriate.
Maintain the integrity and compliance of corporate governance policies and related documents.
Create and sustain productive vendor, banking, and contractual relationships and serve as primary liaison with related third parties.
Evaluate and oversee risk management and insurance issues.
Partner with CEO and team to foster organizational, culture, and values focused on equity, results, learning, and improvement.
Supporting any payroll or expense disbursements.
Work directly with C-suite and Directors in supporting the development of contracts and execution.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree required
CPA
5-7 years of senior management experience, including experience supervising a team
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles as relevant to nonprofit entities
Strong strategic, analytical, and financial planning skills
Familiar with US GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and International Accounting Standards (IAS)
Knowledge of relevant Financial Accounting Systems and investment management
Ability to work collaboratively, exercising good judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to achieve shared goals
Preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Experience in a multi-location international nonprofit organization preferred
Experience with grants management and technology-enabled operations/accounting systems preferred
Company
Helpful Engineering
Helpful Engineering is an innovation platform addressing sustainability challenges worldwide.
10,001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amish Chadha
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Andy Arluk
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
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