CAAS - Market Facing CFO (Nonprofit Industry)

Market Facing-Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

• Develop key external business network to grow the CAAS practice.
• Be known as a CAAS thought leader both within the firm and externally.
• Manage internal and external referrals through use of firm customer relationship management software.
• Interact and coordinate with internal client relationship leaders to grow services with existing CLA clients seamlessly.
• Lead proposal writing and presentation efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• Work with clients to set financial policy and drive overall business strategy.
• Frequently partner with client’s leadership on operational and strategic issues as they arise, providing recommendations based on financial analysis of projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.
• Maintains financial record systems in accordance with appropriate principles and monitors the use of funds.
• Manages cash flow and forecasting, directing financial accounting.
• Builds strong client relationships and becomes a key member of client management teams.
• Manages Capital planning, risk management, ratio and KPI analysis, and board of director interactions.
• Maintain knowledge of client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Understanding of GAAP and industry related technical expertise.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Deep nonprofit industry specialization.
• General knowledge of accounting software.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Intacct, and Bill.com preferred.
• Experience in using personal and professional network for business development and proven record of building and managing teams through growth.

Benefits

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range. The compensation range for this position in Illinois: $127,000.00 - $228,000.00 (annual).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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