Title: Chief Financial Officer/Vice President, Finance and Administration
Department: Finance FLSA: Exempt Supervisor: President
Organization Overview: United Way of Anchorage mobilizes the community to make lasting, measurable changes in community conditions that improve lives. We have adopted a unique approach to community problem-solving called collective impact which allows us to directly engage with communities. Our workplace is fast-paced, collaborative, and adaptive.
Position Overview: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for United Way of Anchorage will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all finance-related activities of the organization.
He/she will report to the Chief Executive Officer and participate as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The CFO will directly influence and participate in the day-to-day operations, budgets, and long-range planning for UWA. The CFO will also have overall responsibility for accounting, internal financial reporting, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis, tax, and treasury.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
Essential Functions/Roles & Responsibilities of the Position:
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below at a satisfactory level:
Financial -
• Works with executive team to establish major economic/financial objectives and policies for the organization. • Develops, analyzes, and interprets statistical and accounting information to assess operating results in terms of performance against budget, cash flow projections and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization. • Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures, and analysis and reports variances. • Furnishes accurate and timely financial reports to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors. • Provides information used in the preparation of all grant applications and fund-raising activities. • Meets with potential donors/funders on an as needed basis to discuss the financial stability of the organization. • Prepares for and coordinates annual audit(s). • Key contributor to the implementation of the organization’s strategy through oversight of critical projects and initiatives. • Reviews financial data to analyze revenue trends and expenses, makes projections, and provides strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues. • Oversees a proper system of internal controls including evaluating and implementing financial policies, procedures, and standards. • Participates in the evaluation and implementation of multiple accounting systems and ancillary systems. • Provides instruction, direction, motivation, and support in the supervision of financial staff
Backroom Services - Client United Way -
• General accounting, including data input, payroll, accounts payable • Campaign accounting • Grant management and reporting • Audit support as required as the keeper of client financial records • Manage the pledge processing service • Provide client training as required
Other Responsibilities -
• Assists in all aspects of administration and other tasks directed by the President/CEO. • Works jointly with other members of the Executive Management Team and Board of Directors to meet goals of the organizations strategic plan. • Oversees all pricing for new proposed programs and assists in the negotiation of terms and conditions for contract renewals of existing programs. • Develops relationships with and works closely with both the Chair and committee members for the Audit Committee, Finance Committee, and Investment and Pension Subcommittee. In addition, develops relationships and responds to requests on as needed basis for other committee and board members. • Negotiates all banking activities and develops relationships within the bank. • Manages organizational cash flow which includes funding programs on as needed basis. • Leads the Risk Management function • Property management of UWA owned properties
Education, Skills & Qualifications Requirements:
Required - • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting preferred. • 3-5 years finance and cash flow management/ analysis. • Passion for the mission and values of United Way. • A collaborative, motivational, supportive. Visionary leader. • Requires outstanding interpersonal, coaching and listening skills with the ability to communicate positively within all levels of the organization. • Proven ability to remain objective, discrete and exercise common sense always. • Able to develop strong, trusting relationships within department and organization. • Thrives in a dynamic environment and able to work on various projects simultaneously, requiring strong organizational and time management skills.
Preferred - • 10-15+ years of financial management experience in non-profit and/or for- profit sectors. • Previous experience in mid to large United Way Member organization preferred. • Experience in a complex organization relative to size, scope from a financial and operational perspective. • Experience presenting to and providing critical financial information to executive teams and Board of Directors. Leadership Competencies:
Talent Management & People Development - • Builds and leads a diverse team that enables organization to succeed; Hires right people; Demands high performance and results; Ensures people’s work is aligned with mission and strategy.
• Open to new ideas; Invests time and resources in training, development and succession for the department; Identifies and grooms high potentials; Delegates effectively.
Coaches and Mentors Employees and Teams -
• Receives and provides feedback in a constructive way that builds confidence among staff • Addresses performance problems.
Business Acumen & Strategic Direction -
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of United Way network; Understands business of the organization and effectively creates strategy.
• Understands the community and its business environment.
• Understands general business and financial principles required to effectively lead, manage, and align resources for performance; Able to read financial statements, create budgets.
• Contributes to the bottom line by helping organization grow its resources and capacity.
Operational Planning & Execution -
• Establishes effective and efficient processes that align their department priorities with greater organization goals, strategy, and mission.
• Collaborates effectively within organization.
• Inspires and motivates people that builds the culture of United Way as the Mission of Choice.
• Engages volunteers in a way that helps execute the strategy. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use finger and hand motion and occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
License: Valid Alaska Driver’s License
Vehicle: Access to reliable insured automobile to be used for work related travel in the Anchorage area.
Place of Work: 777 Juneau Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Parking is provided
Hours of Work: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm - Monday - Friday
Salary & Benefits: Salary $100,000 – 130,000 Benefits include holiday pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement plan.
To Apply: Submit letter of interest and resume to Nina Makarova: [email protected] Position open until filled.