StartCare · 1 month ago
Chief Financial Officer - Non-Profit - Full-Time
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expStartCare is a non-profit organization seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to direct its financial management and activities. The CFO will oversee all financial functions, ensuring they align with the organization's strategic mission and compliance with regulations while serving as a strategic partner to the leadership team.
Addiction TreatmentHealth CareNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent CareWellness
Responsibilities
Serve as an internal consultant, advisor, and business partner to the executive and senior leadership teams to drive the company's financial planning to create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the organization’s goals
Provide insight and recommendations to both the short-term and long-term growth plan of the organization
With the Chief Development Officer and General Counsel, develop and oversee START’s enterprise risk management plan. Contribute to investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
Identify, acquire, and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency
Serve as a strategic partner and champion for ensuring that the START’s expenditures align with our guiding principles, including in the areas of purchasing and procurement across the organization
Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization regarding long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts
Ensure that START operates within accepted accounting standards, in accordance with all legal requirements, and to best practice standards
Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including forecast vs. budget by division and clinic and weekly cash flow by division and clinic
Works closely with the Finance Committee chair and presents budget to the Board
Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations as needed to ensure good financial stewardship
Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual operating budget
Collaborate with Vice Presidents and Executive Team to determine annual program budget range and administrative ratio
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; improves processes, products, and services
Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results
Visionary Leadership - Looks for ways to fulfill the vision; shows commitment to the organizational mission and guiding principles; displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision
People Management - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); uses feedback to modify and improve supervisory skills
Delegation - Delegates work assignments; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others
Negotiation – Negotiates diplomatically but firmly on behalf of START. Anticipates and addresses gaps and nuances in proposed contractual or grant arrangements; recognizes and negotiates win–win outcomes with both internal and external stakeholders
Lead the finance department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff
Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance, and financial procedures
Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns
Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation
Remain current on audit best practices as well as state, federal and local laws regarding company operations
Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability
Support the Chief Development Officer and program staff as needed in the evaluation of new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks
Develop and utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into START’s plans and operating budgets
Identify, develop, and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings
Create policies to make certain that START complies with ethical standards and outlined laws
Represent START to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors, and officials
Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners
Oversee weekly cash management and Accounts Payable (AP), approve payables, sign checks, authorize wires and Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments as per authorization level
Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process
Champion START’s mission for establishing and achieving targeted outcomes in the areas of supplier diversity, procurement process efficiencies, and cost effectiveness goals
Work to actively prevent any conflicts of interest or improper vendor relationships
Ensure that purchasing activities are on track to reach important financial objectives and cost-saving targets are in place
Lead the process of locating new supplier sources
Carefully monitor and evaluate contractual arrangements to make sure that vendors are complying with previously agreed upon terms and conditions
Qualification
Required
Business Acumen –Passionate commitment to and support of START's mission and its Guiding Principles and Promise; understands organizational implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of environment; aligns work with strategic goals
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of and shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce
Inclusion- Creates and fosters a workplace in which every employee feels they belong, is respected, and can participate fully
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values
A minimum of 10 years of experience in managing the functions under enterprise risk management, audit, tax, accounting, budgeting, payroll and tax, long-term forecasting activities, financial analysis, and personnel management
Previous Non-Profit experience
Strong accounting stewardship skills with expertise in GAAP, GAAS, and internal controls
Strategic finance leader with proven ability to influence leaders and multifunctional teams to help set strategic choices
Strong financial and accounting background, including balance sheet and cash flow management and general finance and budgeting
High level of management experience and skill in the administration of complex systems/processes
Extensive experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance related issues
The ability to quickly understand and articulate START's mission and work to many varying audiences
A record of accomplishment of impactful leadership, creative problem-solving, and organizational capacity building
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Skilled project planner and manager
Sound relationship manager with good negotiation tactics
Trustworthy and dependable
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Expert in Microsoft Office, accounting, applications, and technology
Proficiency in Human Resource Information System(s) HRIS
A strong evidence-based/data-driven mindset with an aptitude for analytics; demonstrated ability to structure, visualize, and analyze data
Deadline-focused and able to understand the need for a quality product delivered on time
Enterprising individual- Well-developed emotional intelligence, generational savvy, and be energized by innovation and change management in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with some level of ambiguity
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are needed to effectively share and engage the entire organization
Company
StartCare
StartCare is a Black-founded, community-based healthcare organization leading the way in delivering care for New Yorkers seeking health support since 1969.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Darlenys Martin
Executive Assistant to CEO
Melissa Bernard
Deputy Chief Programs and Strategy Officer
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