Chief Financial Officer

Salary 180K-200K

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

People, Incorporated is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer. The CFO is responsible for the preparation, monitoring, controlling, and reporting of budget and financial information as it relates to the mission of the Agency while promoting continuous quality improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop/manage systems for preparing, controlling, and reporting budget/financial/accounting information.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage cash flow. • Oversee financial compliance of grants received.
• Oversee the Agency’s annual filing of its Form 990’s and Uniform Financial Report (UFR).
• Communicate, coordinate, and execute the annual budget preparation process with division directors.
• Monitor general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, purchasing, payroll, and business support functions.
• Monitor payroll and payroll-related expenses as part of the overall organization budget.
• Assist in the rate setting processes for all current and proposed purchase of service contracts.
• Submit all appropriate reports and statistical data as required.
• Monitor and assist in the purchase of large equipment and capital items.
• Participate and collaborate with the Administrative Management Team in identifying and promoting areas of growth in relation to the strategic plan.
• Recommend accounting staff changes and hires.
• Supervise and evaluate direct report staff and recommend training and staff development.
• Serve as the Agency’s liaison with outside auditors and vendors.
• Collaborate and improve accounting department functions and processes, including suggestions and streamlining efforts for improvement.
• Provide necessary financial reports to the Finance & Investment Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Advise the President & CEO, COO, and Board on the Agency’s financial performance.
• Act as the Agency’s Corporate Compliance Officer by maintaining a Risk Management Program that complies with federal, state, and other regulations, while being responsible for creating, implementing and evaluating the outcome of this Risk Management Program.
• Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President & CEO

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role
• Nonprofit accounting experience, including knowledge of fund accounting and regulatory compliance, is required.
• Knowledge of financial, accounting, and business systems and operations
• Knowledge of employment laws and practices
• Knowledge of government contracting processes
• Skill in administration and/or supervision
• Ability to serve as a role model and a leader within an organization and its contracting/purchasing community
• Ability to respond to division emergencies

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

• Tuition Assistance Program
• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Select employee discounts through LifeMart
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

Join us! #peoplewithapurpose

People Incorporated is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to grow.

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