Chief Financial Officer

Overview

• Position: Chief Financial Officer
• Organization: Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc.
• Location: Springfield, NJ onsite
• Salary: USD 140,000 - 160,000 per year
• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting functions including the general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, purchasing, and related financial activities
• Partner with Human Resources to administer payroll and employee benefits
• Oversee the IT function to ensure compliance with technology policies and procedures
• Lead the budgeting process, including annual budget development and ongoing monthly monitoring
• Forecast cash flow needs and advise on short term and long term borrowing
• Prepare financial reports for submission to the CEO, Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, Senior Admin Team, and grant/revenue sources
• Coordinate the annual audit with the agency's accounting firm, including schedules and documents for the audit team
• Attend required Board meetings, Finance Committee meetings, and other committee meetings as needed
• Perform initial reviews of documents for loans, leases, equipment purchases, and other contractual items
• Interface with contract administrators and fiscal management staff to ensure programs align with budgets and reporting schedules
• Oversee banking relationships and establish new relationships as needed
• Manage risk through collaboration with insurance agents to ensure adequate coverage
• Develop and maintain an accounting policies and procedures manual
• Oversee retention and destruction of agency records
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA designation
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience; nonprofit experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting standards
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting software

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tution reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Direct Reports

• Controller
• IT Coordinator

Application Questions

• Are you willing to commute to the agency's other office locations in Ocean County and Atlantic County?
• Do you have nonprofit experience?
• Are you a CPA?

Ability to Commute

• Springfield, NJ 07081 (Required)

Work Location

• In person