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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington · 1 day ago

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Washington,DC,US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is an organization dedicated to making a profound difference in the lives of many through various programs. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will manage the Finance and Technology & Administrative Services departments, ensuring alignment with the agency's vision and operational effectiveness.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the Executive Team for the organization, advising on overall organizational goals, strategy and policies, particularly as they impact functions within the scope of the CFO’s management portfolio

Take a leadership role in ensuring cross-functional coordination and infrastructure development, particularly in the areas of Finance, Information Technology, and Administration through leading and participating in relevant steering committees, working groups, and project management teams

Provide ongoing leadership and consultation to these functional teams to drive optimal operational effectiveness, strategic financial decision-making, robust information technology systems and effective management practices

Direct the ongoing improvement of financial processes and planning, including effective forecasting of financial needs and metrics for organizational sustainability

Interface with and provide information to the CEO, Board of Directors, and the financial information to the Archdiocese of Washington

Interface with and provide primary support to the CCADW Foundation Board and the Finance & Audit Committee of the Board of Directors

Provide administrative oversight of the Internal Audit function

Serve as the agency’s Compliance Officer and as the chair of the staff Compliance Committee

Coordinate risk management activities, including oversight of all litigation. Primary contact with legal counsel for corporate, real estate and program-related legal matters

Qualification

Financial leadershipNon-profit financeCompliance managementContract negotiationStrategic planningOperational managementBoard interactionRisk managementAudit knowledge

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or the equivalent

15 years' experience in progressively responsible financial leadership and operational management roles, preferably in a nonprofit environment

8 years' experience as a senior finance executive in a strategic leadership role

Experience managing and building capacity within organizations

Experience interacting with Boards of Directors

Experience working with grants and foundations

Knowledge of departmental audit and/or compliance policies, practices and procedures

Knowledge of various types of contracts, leases, techniques or requirements for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration

Knowledge of principles and practices of non-profit finance