CFO; Associate General Secretary; AGS Finance

Position: CFO (Associate General Secretary (AGS) Finance)
The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

CFO (Associate General Secretary (AGS) Finance)

JOB CATEGORY:
Exempt (Salary)

STATUS:
Full-Time

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:
Regular

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
General Secretary

REGION/UNIT:
Senior Leadership Team Member / Central Office

LOCATION:

Philadelphia, PA preferred considering candidates in NY/PHL/DC areas and

must regularly commute to Philadelphia area.

Final date to receive applications:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The CFO (AGS Finance) is responsible to lead the development and implementation of the financial strategy, policy and direction of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) in partnership with the General Secretary and senior leadership ensuring the organization's overall financial health and sustainability. Work closely with the Associate General Secretary for Advancement to manage, account for, and project income from gifts, grants, endowments and other sources.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, manage the organization's financial and accounting processes including budgeting, financial reporting, investments, and risk management. Oversee an efficient and effective Finance Department that is properly resourced and managed to carry out its duties. In collaboration with the Director of Human Resources, assist with payroll and long-range planning for health and retirement benefits as well as financial budgets, impacts and overall costs of labor negotiations.

Oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities and policies, in conjunction with the General Secretary, Board of Directors, the treasurer and relevant committees of the board.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy

* Manage AFSC's fiscal resources and long-term budgetary planning to maximize the financial health and sustainability of the organization in alignment with the strategic plan.

* Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and AFSC's long-term strategy providing regular reports to senior management, the treasurer, and the board of directors.

* Develop forecasts, analyses, systems, and tools to provide critical financial and operational information to senior management and collaboration with staff across all regions and programs.

* Engage the Stewardship Committee, Audit Committee, Retirement Subcommittee and Investment Subcommittee around issues, trends, and changes in the internal and external environment. Assist in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas and selecting and engaging outside consultants such as auditors and investment advisors.

* Conduct orientation and training in financial operations for members of the board, appropriate board committees and across the organization to build leadership development and understanding of Finance processes and Financial Sustainability.

Financial and Operations Management

* Oversee all accounts, ledgers, budgeting and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and grant audit requirements.

* Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit activities while ensuring adherence to timely meeting timelines.

* Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets to monitor progress and provide user-focused financial reports both internally and externally.

* Maintain procedures, training, and support to ensure consistent financial and accounting practices in all AFSC offices.

* Provide oversight, training and support for staff working on the production of budgets and reports for foundations and institutional funders, monitoring expenses, and overall financial compliance for grants.

* Manage AFSC's U.S. and International financial compliance procedures and assess potential risk by developing and monitoring appropriate grant requirements and overall financial compliance standards and procedures.

* Partner with the Director of Information Technology (IT) to maintain specialized finance IT ERP systems that meet the needs of the organization.

* Partner with the Development Department to provide periodic analytic reports and forecasting tools that enhance fundraising. Continuously align fundraising plans and projections with budgeting and fiscal management.

* Partner with the Human Resources Department to select and analyze health, retirement, labor relations and other fringe benefits, and ensure smooth, accurate and timely allocation of payrolls.

* Oversee AFSC's relationship with all banks and financial institutions. Manage cash flow, lines of credit, and corporate credit cards for staff.

* Monitor financial…