Chief Financial Officer

AcadianaCares, based in Lafayette, LA, is seeking an on-site Chief Financial Officer to lead the Finance department, overseeing accounting, procurement, cash management, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and grant reporting. The role offers $90,000 to $100,000 per year and comes with a benefits package. This nonprofit organization relies on disciplined financial management to support grant reporting and program delivery on site in Lafayette.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Oversee comptrollership and treasury duties
• Determine the organization's capital structure
• Develop and execute economic strategy and forecasting
• Manage all accounting functions, including bank reconciliations, to accurately reflect the organization's financial status
• Coordinate preparation of tax returns, IRS reports, and regulatory and statutory reports as needed
• Direct payroll processing, related recordkeeping, tax filings, deduction reporting, levies and garnishments, and the preparation of accounting transactions and documents; document and update procedures and prepare management reports
• Assess financial position and issue periodic reports on stability, liquidity, and growth
• Analyze costs and recommend actions to maintain cash flow and banking efficiency
• Lead the annual budget process and provide monthly financial reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Advise the CEO and Board on expenditure control, revenue optimization, and implications of proposed services and programs
• Attend board, staff, and other managerial meetings as required
• Develop management reports to track trends and overall financial health
• Consolidate and direct cost accounting procedures along with other routine reports
• Supervise accounting staff and contracted accounting services

Requirements

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required
• A master's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an MBA from an accredited university, is preferred
• Minimum five years of experience in nonprofit budgeting and grants management, including fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting; experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center is preferred
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Sage experience is preferred
• High integrity and commitment to ethical work performance
• Clear communication and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to collaborate with people of diverse lifestyles
• Prior experience in HIV service, HIV prevention, healthcare, mental health, or substance abuse rehabilitation programs is preferred

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Sage