Chief Financial Officer

Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a mission-focused, strategic, and process-minded leader with experience scaling an organization, leading an executive management team, and developing a performance culture among a group of diverse, talented individuals. The CFO must be a leader who is able to help others within Catholic Charities of Central Florida (CCCF) deliver measurable, cost-effective results that make the CCCF vision a reality.  The CFO is responsible for the overall financial management of Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc. and stewardship of fiscal resources in support of the agency’s mission and goals.  This role stewards resources to fuel mission-driven outcomes across Central Florida. This position oversees all financial reporting including accounting, budgeting and financial analysis as well as the collection, analysis and reporting of agency wide and program specific financial Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) indicators.  

General Functions & Responsibilities: 

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual CCCF and related entity’s financial statements.
• Oversee the planning and completion of the CCCF annual audit process in conjunction with an outside auditing firm.
•  Direct, supervise and provide performance feedback and evaluations for the finance department.
• Oversee the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget: make recommendations as to available resources and financial limitations.
• Construct, evaluate and implement financial policies and diocesan practices to ensure that financial goals and objectives are met in accordance with policies established by the CCCF Board of Directors and in compliance with government regulations.
• Analyze and make recommendations pertaining to all major financial decisions and questions facing the agency and affiliated entities.
• Coordinate payment of the financial components of employee benefits and taxes such as payroll withholding taxes, health and retirement plans consistent with the Diocese of Orlando HR policy. 
• Oversee, with the CCCF Investment Committee, the investments of the CCCF financial portfolio.
• Engage and interact with legal counsel on issues pertaining to CCCF financial affairs.
• Assist in a review of all contracts, trusts, deeds, and other legal documents submitted to the Board of Directors or other administrative offices for examination.
• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet agency needs. 

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field is desired. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration or related field is required. Equivalent work experience in lieu of degrees may be considered.  
•  At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in community services, planning, and evaluation in a community-based organization is desired, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in agency financial leadership roles.  
• A CPA is preferred, as are skills and experience involving capital projects and acquisition financing.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours including working on evenings and weekends.
• Fluency in English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills is required. Fluency in Spanish is desired but not required. 
•  Must be proficient in public speaking and have experience in technology-based office management and office support.