Organization Overview:

SCACAP is a statewide community based organization that aims to develop and support programs to promote self-sufficiency and improve the quality of lives for income eligible children youth, individuals, and families. SCACAP serves as the Hub and clearinghouse of the Community Action, Weatherization, Head Start and myriad of other programs and services as well as implements an Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grant in nine counties throughout the State of SC.

Position Overview

The South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnership is seeking an accomplished individual to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  The ideal candidate will have experience with running financial operations in the nonprofit sector and ideally with finance/accounting experience in Community Action Programs and Head Start Programs.  The CFO will have overall managerial responsibility for SCACAP accounting, budgetary, and is also supporting operations and programs.  The CFO will have primary responsibility for all contractual matters and will serve as part of the Executive Management Team. The CFO will carry out all executive duties and responsibilities which are listed in the full position description below

Job Description

Supervisory Responsibility. 

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations for the agency. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO provides accounting, budgetary, operational and programmatic support to all agency programs and activities. The CFO directly oversees and supervises the financial/accounting staff and other departments as directed by the CEO. The CFO is the primary agency contact for fiscal contractual matters, proposals for new or extended programs and development. The CFO serves as an active member of the Executive Management Team helping to develop and implement the agency’s vision and mission. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively manage the day to day accounting and financial operations of the agency. 
• Develop budgets for the agency as a whole, individual programs in (collaboration with Program Directors and required staff and new/proposed/expanded services, including the preparation of budget revisions as needed. 
• Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial reports for the agency, its programs, and activities. 
• Report on financial results and issues to the CEO, Policy Council, Finance Committee and Board of Directors. 
• Oversee and review the preparation of all program financial reporting required for funding sources. 
• Manage the Billing, Accounts Receivable and Accounts payables functions/staff.
• Provide day to day financial management of SCACAP fiscal affairs.
• Oversee the agency’s banking activities and actively manage cash flow to ensure it meets agency needs. 
• Manage the negotiation and execution of agency contracts with funding sources, vendors and collaborative service providers. 
• Manage accounting control systems and internal audits enduring the accurate and timely production of accounting information and financial reports. 
• Monitor changes in legal, regulatory and administrative environments and recommend changes in procedures and needed to maintain compliance while maximizing operational and financial results. 
• Manage the agency’s liability insurance program, including ongoing risk analysis.
• Review efficiency/effectiveness of employee benefit programs, seeking approaches to lower costs where possible and consistent with required quality levels. 
• Serve as the agency’s primary liaison in collaboration with the CEO, Board Treasurer and Audit Committee with its independent Auditor to ensure the annual audit is completed smoothly and in a timely manner. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• General accounting and financial reporting procedures in accordance with GAAP, and OMB Circulars A-133 and A-122.
• State of SC contract/grant budgeting/reporting procedures and requirements.
• Human Resources related laws, regulations and practices. 
• Payroll reporting and processing of payroll taxes. 
• Employee benefits, including the management of health care and retirement plans. 
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting software packages Quick books and Blackbaud. 

Ability To:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the financial/accounting management function. 
• Create, analyze and report on financial statements and budgets. 
• Supervise staff, develop job descriptions and provide performance evaluations and improvement plans.
• Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work well with, and be responsive to the needs of, internal and external customers, including the Board of Directors, Policy Council, funding sources, other provider organizations and Program Directors. 
• Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills. 
• Assimilate new information and technology. 
• Foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships. 

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in accounting, Master’s degree with at least seven years’ experience in Financial Management  
• 5-7 years in Managerial experience with non-profit, fund accounting of federal and/or state funds

• Certified Public Accountant designation a plus.  

Other:

• Must be: highly ethical with a high level of integrity; self-motivated; dependable and reliable; detailed oriented; able to interface easily with staff, other senior management personnel and funding sources. 
• Must be able to interface easily with staff, other senior and executive management personnel and funding sources.
• Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 50 pound objects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license pass required background checks

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