Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee their organization's financial planning and accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished accountant/ CPA.

The position requires an individual with a proven track record of managing daily financial operations and effectively dealing with team members in an accountable manner that is professional and team oriented. This is a fully on-site position in Boston.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day accounting requirements including, but not limited to: A/R, A/P, payroll, bank reconciliations, monthly journal entries, insurance renewals, and reporting to Governing Members and financial institutions (as required).
• Oversee the financial strategic planning of the organization by evaluating its performance and potential risks.
• Perform regular financial analysis.
• Develop budgets that meet the requirements of the organization's departments.
• Establish goals for and manage a small team of staff members.
• Oversee annual financial statement audit by third party auditors and completion of IRS Form 990 and DOL Form LM-2.
• Maintain systems and controls that comply with DOL best practices for Labor Unions.
• Recognize patterns in company spending, revenue, and recommend solutions to any problem areas.
• Negotiate contracts with third party vendors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field.
• CPA preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years' relevant experience, 2+ years with a union preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Quickbooks, Sage or similar, corporate principals, and financial analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• An analytical mind with good organizational skills.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Excellent benefits - including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit pension, defined contribution pension.