Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for planning, directing and controlling all accounting and financial functions of the agency.  The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for administration of all aspects of the daily operations of the agency’s finance department, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, medical billing, and banking activities and transactions. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for preparing and overseeing agency budgets and budget projections, preparing and presenting financial statements and development of the agency’s fiscal operations. The Chief Financial Officer coordinates with and supports program directors in the performance of overall program fiscal responsibilities.  The position requires substantive knowledge of administrative non-profit business management, accounting principles and organizational skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management

1. Provide leadership in support of agency’s long-term financial goals. 
2. Provides supervision and direction to financial department employees to include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
3. Develops and maintains internal controls to ensure the reliability and integrity of financial and accounting information.
4. Ensure that the monthly contract, Medicaid and other billings are recorded timely and accurately.
5. Ensure that accounts payable and payroll, including tax reporting, are recorded timely and accurately.
6. Ensure that the monthly processing of the general ledger is completed timely and accurately.
7. Monitor, analyze and review cost allocations, updating methodology as required. 
8. Coordinates all financial activities, including banking relationships and investment activities. Monitors and controls all financial accounts to ensure FRA is maximizing cash and investment rate of return in compliance with board policy.
9. Interface with staff in various positions to provide guidance and information on accounting controls and procedures.
10. Review and/or provide requested information for contract costing proposals.

Financial and Other Reporting

11. Prepares or directs preparation of monthly reports summarizing and forecasting agency business activities and financial positions in areas of income, expense, and other relevant financial metrics or positions.
12. Review and ensure proper, timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual grant activity and financial reporting.
13. Prepare annual owner-certified financial statements for HUD entities and ensure timely submission according to HUD requirements.
14. Review and ensure proper, timely submission of State of Alaska gaming reporting. 

Financial Analysis and Budgeting

15. Coordinates with the executive director and program directors in preparing annual budget for submission to the board of directors.
16. Monitors budget to actual results throughout the year, providing technical support and information when further analysis is required.
17. Provides financial analytical support for evaluating capital purchases and leases.
18. Supports program directors in understanding the financial impact of their strategies, decisions and program activities.
19. Provides financial input to the executive director and program directors in preparation for funding proposals, long-term planning, feasibility studies, and cost containment recommendations.
20. Develops reviews and approves budgets for grant proposals and contracts. Develops grant budgets as part of the strategic planning process. Provides financial analytical support for tracking grant project results and developing grant project proposals.

Audit and Tax

21. Oversees annual combined financial statement audit, Federal and State single audits, and ensure reporting is in compliance with GAAP, HUD, State of Alaska, and other applicable guidance. 
22. Review 990 tax returns for FRA and related entities.
23. Oversee and review annual pension plan audit and Federal tax filings.
24. Oversee Medicaid audits

Other

25. Responsible for maintaining training compliance in accordance with FRA policies and procedures, state and federal regulations.
26. Monitors staff training compliance, case note documentation and other staff requirements using an electronic medical record (EMR).

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor Degree in finance, accounting, or related degree. CPA preferred. 
2. Five years experience in areas of administration of non-profit organizations, fiscal management, budget development, inventory/purchasing and medical billing.
3. Seven to ten years of experience in progressively responsible finance positions, preferably in a complex, non-profit fund accounting environment. 
4. Two years managerial experience. 
5. Two years’ experience managing state and/or federal grants.
6. Must meet agency insurance criteria for operating agency and personal vehicles on agency business (21 y/o and licensed 3 years).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of administrative standards of operation; management of clerical processes; organizational development; scope and nature of activities in human service agencies; principles of accounting procedures; research and statistical data systems; effective human relations; fundamentals of supervision; basis principles of health service delivery systems; essential components in grant proposals.  Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of staff and persons contacted in the course of work; prepare accurate and concise reports; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; prioritize the work load; supervise support staff; comprehend complex written material and interpret and apply the relevant principles.  Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance of office equipment and computer systems. Must have reliable transportation and maintain a good driving record. Ability to work a flexible schedule.