Chief Financial Officer at Rossland Consulting Limited

Job Brief

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization.
• The CFO will supervise the finance unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization.
• The CFO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and directly assists the Chief Operating Officer (COO) on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
• Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
• Work with the President/CEO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
• Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the CEO and COO in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.
• Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the Executive Team on programmatic design and implementation matters.
• Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases may pass independent and governmental audits.
• Provide the COO with an operating budget. Work with the COO to ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements. This includes:
  • Interpreting legislative and programmatic rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and contractual guidelines,
  • Ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel, and
  • Monitoring compliance.
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and contract/grant budgets.
• Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants.
• Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization and oversee federal awards and programs.
• Monitor banking activities of the organization.
• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
• Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with government funds (computers, etc.) assuring all are in accordance with federal regulations.

Education and Experience
Education:

• Minimum of HND/BSC at an accredited university.
• Masters Degree will be an Added advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5years Working Experience in the same Capacity.
• Must be a Chartered/certified Accountant.
• Management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization of at least 50 employees
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of Business Strategic Planning, Business plan analysis, business forecasting
• Resources of public and private social service and related agencies.
• Organizational development and program operations.
• General office software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting software and use of databases.

Ability to:

• Foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships.
• Create and assess financial statements and budget documents.
• Recognize and be responsive to the needs of all clients of the organization, including funding organizations, the Board of Directors, local community advocates, participants, and employers.
• Supervise staff, including regular progress reviews and plans for improvement.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.