Chief Financial Officer

Overview Of Responsibilities

The Chief Financial Officer will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all finance-related activities of the organization. They will report to the Chief Executive Officer and participate as a key member of the Executive Team. This position will directly influence and participate in the day-to-day operations, budgets, and long-range planning for Maui United Way.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Works with senior leadership team to establish major economic/financial objectives and policies for the organization.
• Develops, analyzes, and interprets statistical and accounting information to assess operating results in terms of performance against budget, cash flow projections and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the executive team and the Board of Directors.
• Coincides and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts for each department.
• Institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures, and analysis and reports variances.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to ensure the fiscal health of Maui United Way.
• Develop and manage the annual budget, aligning financial plans with organizational goals.
• Ensures compliance with timely financial regulations, laws, and accounting standards.
• Key contributor to the development and execution of organizational strategic initiatives.
• Identify and manage financial risks, implementing effective controls.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to align financial strategies.
• Hire, develop, and lead staff.

Education/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial management role.
• Strong financial acumen and successful financial management track record.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector is a plus.
• Passion for the mission and values of United Way.
• Proven ability to remain objective, discrete, and exercise common sense at all times.