Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Executive Director and the International Finance Committee to prepare a comprehensive budget and secure adequate funding for the operations of the organization.
• Ensures development and maintenance of all financial records of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in a manner that is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Provides the President/CEO, Executive Director, and the Board of Directors/Directorate with reliable and timely information on the fiscal conditions of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., to include monthly financial reports.
• Appraises the Treasurer of the organization’s fund balances and expenditures. Provides budget data to the Finance Committee.
• Ensures sufficient internal cash controls are in place and enforced.
• Receives and accounts for all funds; makes financial statements available for each meeting of the Board of Directors/Directorate and Finance committee.
• Serves as finance manager of all annual conferences and International Founder’s Day and works with the hostess chapters and all other appropriate persons to assure the management of the financial resources for successful delivery with appropriate conference managers.
• Keeps abreast of policy and procedures effecting Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and regularly notifies appropriate parties, President/CEO, International Finance Committee and Board of Directors/Directorate of changes.
• Works with staff to implement all aspects of the International Programs as directed by the President/CEO.
• Maintains the ongoing financial health and integrity of the organization.
• Functions as the custodian with the Executive Director of all the permanent financial records of the organization.
• Administers the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization.
• Presents the financial statements with approval of the Directorate to the membership on a yearly basis and to the Boule.
• Participates in fund raising events when deemed appropriate.

Leadership And Management Responsibilities

• Establishes a performance and results oriented culture through the clear communication and cascade of goals and objectives for staff members and aligned with the strategy set by the President/CEO, Executive Director and Directorate.
• Evaluates and develops skills within the finance organization.
• Determines staffing requirements with the Director of Human Resources Director for organizational management and program delivery.
• Collaborates with the Director of Human Resources to implement human resources policies, procedures, and practices relative to managing the finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics, accounting, business or business administration, mathematics or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Preferred: CPA, MBA; MPA, Law, or master’s in finance with business experience or other related professional fields.
• 8+ years of progressive management and/or leadership experience in positions involving financial management, contract negotiations, document and proposal writing, and long-range planning.
• Experience using MIP fund accounting software.

Additional Information

To be considered, please apply via our corporate website - www.aka1908.com and upload your cover letter and resume.