Senior Vice President of Finance

Senior Vice President of Finance Location Rochester, NY : Overview:

THE OPPORTUNITY EDI is proud to partner with Heritage Christian Services (HCS) in search of its Senior Vice President of Finance and CFO (SVPF/CFO). This inclusive strategic leader will play a pivotal role in HCS's focus on advancing its financial well-being to enhance an inclusive organizational culture and climate. Heritage Christian Services seeks a dynamic, collaborative, innovative, diverse, and/or inclusive leader with strategic responsibilities for finance operations. The incumbent will have the opportunity to lead the agency's finance team into an exciting future and have oversight of all finance-related areas. The SVPF/CFO is a strategic partner on the senior leadership team, providing guidance, support, and consultation in financial decisions, stewardship, and growth throughout the agency. If you are an exceptionally experienced and/or certified finance professional with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, then this is the right opportunity for you to join an organization with deep social justice roots to match your interests. Reporting to the CEO and serving as the chief financial officer, the SVPF/CFO oversees all aspects of agency-related finances and directs the fiscal functions of the organization consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with state, federal, and local laws. Supports the mission, vision, and values of Heritage Christian Services, Inc.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Is a results-oriented leader with a track record of success in financial leadership roles.
• Is a strategic thought partner to the leadership team and a strategic leader for the finance team with the ability to recruit, develop, and motivate a diverse and high-performing team.
• Possesses the ability to navigate competing priorities and be solution focused.
• Is a dynamic leader of people and demonstrates servant leadership qualities.
• Excels in communication and collaboration with other departments.
• Exhibits a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis and reporting, facilities management, and data-driven decision-making.
• Clearly demonstrate commitment to DEIB in current and/or previous role(s).

Pay for this position: $192090 - $256064 / year The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting Responsibilities: BASIC RESPONSIBILITES:

• Plan, develop, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's fiscal function and performance.
• Serve as a strategic partner in the development of the organization's plans and programs. Assess and evaluate financial performance of the organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure timely and accurate close of monthly financials, analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends to assist the President and CEO, the Board and other senior executives in performing their duties.
• Evaluate the finance department structure and plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the function. Provide team members with professional development opportunities.
• Ensure continued improvement of the budgeting and Financial Planning and Analysis process through education of financial managers, leadership and department managers on the financial issues impacting department budgets.
• Responsible for ensuring that effective internal controls are in place as well as compliance with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Oversee risk management for the organization including corporate compliance.
• In partnership with information technology and business intelligence and analytics, identify and ensure implementation of systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
• Develop, implement, and review financial policies and procedures to improve the overall effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop presentation materials and agenda for and preside over the Finance and Audit Committee meeting of the Board of Directors in coordination with the Board Treasurer.
• Work closely with Board Treasurer and serve as the Board of Directors' direct contact with its Independent Auditor.
• Ensure the assets of the organization are safeguarded and that cash is maximized and properly invested.
• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure availability of funds.
• Represent organization to banks, financial partners, institutions, public auditors, and other officials.
• Serve as trustee on retirement plan monitoring, administration, and investment.
• Enhance supplier diversity through procurement services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide oversight and support, supervise the Corporate Controller of the organization, and ensure that the Corporate Controller has charge and custody of, and responsibility for all assets of the organization.
• Provide supervision to facilities, accounting, finance, payroll, and benefits functions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. M.B.A. and/or C.P.A. preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive financial management experience required.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and succinctly.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence - ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Exemplary skills utilizing finance-related software systems.
• Ability to interpret financial data to drive business decisions.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY: EDI is assisting Heritage Christian Services in this search. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a DEI Statement, a CV or resume, and a cover letter addressing the themes in this profile. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 19, 2024. Application materials should be submitted via EDI's website and inquiries can be directed to EDI's Senior Consultants Mohammed Ahamed, Illana Lane, and Marylyn Scott at ( [email protected] ) . Heritage Christian Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity program provider and employer, and complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI”) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn more about Title VI here. Our Commitment to Equity and Justice We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity.