Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all financial matters of Northern Nevada HOPES. The CFO will report to and work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operations Officer. In addition, s/he will partner with the senior leadership and the board of directors to develop and implement strategies across the organization. The CFO will oversee all compliance and recognition for government (federal and state) contracts and private grants.

The CFO will oversee the Finance department for HOPES. S/he will also oversee the financial components of human resources such as 401k management, payroll and insurance coverage for employees. S/he will also oversee the Billing Department. S/he must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace while managing finance staff. As quality and risk management are every employee’s responsibility, the Chief Financial Officer is required to uphold all standards and policies, and participate in quality improvement and risk identification/mitigation processes and meetings within scope.

• Oversee cash, investment, and asset
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as
• Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking
• Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business
• Oversee the Billing Department ensuring compliance,
• Provide oversight of patient collections, ensuring compliance and

• Coordinate the development and monitoring of
• Develop financial business plans and
• Participate in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management
• Engage the finance committee of the board of directors to develop short-, medium-, and long- term financial plans and
• Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials,
• Remain up to date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.

• Oversee the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function; supervise finance
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and Northern Nevada HOPES board of directors; oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial

• Collaborates with HR staff and CEO regarding all financial aspects of Human Resources including 401k administration, insurance coverage and payroll

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• At least five years’ experience as CFO or equivalent required, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies.
• Significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the Office of Management and Budget Circular A133 audit. Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.
• Good working knowledge of accounting and administrative procedures, with the ability to manage the day-to-day operations of an administrative department. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, accounting software, online banking, and third-party payroll