Job Overview
The Chief Financial Officer oversees all aspects of the Finance department of a non-profit agency, including, but not limited to, accounting systems, procurement, insurance, cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, budgeting, and other financial operations of AcadianaCares, as well as financial reporting for grants.

Qualifications:

A master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or an MBA from an accredited university, is preferred. A CPA is required. Experience in budget and grants management with a minimum of five years of experience in non-profit accounting, including fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting, preferably in a Federally Qualified Health Center.

Must be able to utilize Microsoft Office Suite with high proficiency in Excel. Experience with Sage is preferred. High integrity with a commitment to ethical work performance. Must be able to communicate clearly and to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to work with people of diverse lifestyles required. Prior experience working in an HIV service, HIV prevention, healthcare, mental health, or substance abuse rehabilitation program preferred.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Primary responsibilities include comptrollership, treasury duties, determining the organization’s capital structure, economic strategy, and forecasting.
• Oversees all accounting functions, including bank reconciliation, to ensure accurate representation of the financial status of the organization.
• Oversees preparation of all tax returns, IRS reports and regulatory and statutory reports as needed.
• Oversees all activities necessary to process payrolls, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management.
• Appraises the organization's financial position and issues periodic reports on its financial stability, liquidity, and growth.
• Analyzes costs and make recommendations to ensure appropriate cash flow and bank functions.
• Oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of the annual budget and monitors, analyzes and presents monthly financial reports to the CEO and the Board of Directors.
• Provides expertise and counsel to the CEO and Board of Directors with recommendations on controlling expenditures, maximizing revenues, and implications of proposed services and programs.
• Attends board meetings, staff meetings and other managerial meetings as necessary.
• Develops and prepares management reports to assist in tracking trends and the financial health of the organization.
• Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine reports.
• Supervises the accounting staff and contracted accounting services.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person