Chief Financial Officer

Pathfinder, Inc.; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinder, Inc. seeks an experienced executive to direct accounting, payroll, IT, and purchasing. The role leads budgeting for operations and grants, oversees financial statements for the Executive Director, and ensures cash flow and compliance across fund accounting systems.

The position requires CPA and advanced nonprofit financial management experience, with responsibilities spanning audits, CARF accreditation, and benefits administration.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• MBA or Master’s in Accounting/Nonprofit Management preferred.
• CPA license highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, payroll, IT and purchasing functions.
• Prepare budgets for routine operations and grant applications.
• Monitor expenses and revenues for budget adherence.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for the Executive Director.
• Ensure timely billing and collection of receivables.
• Monitor General Ledger accounts for prepaid items and fixed assets.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate system updates for fund accounting.
• Assist in program planning with financial considerations.
• Prepare corrective action plans for audit recommendations and CARF accreditation.
• Ensure DHS policy adherence.
• Review and approve large purchase requests.
• Administer Pathfinder 401k plan and related contracts.
• Collaborate with HR on employee benefits.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

MBA or Master’s in Accounting/Nonprofit Management

CPA license

Tools

Fund accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

General Description Of Position

Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all accounting, payroll, IT and purchasing functions.

• Prepares budgets for routine operations and grant applications.
• Monitors expense and revenue accounts for coding and adherence to budgets.
• Prepares monthly and periodic financial statements for the Executive Director, and others as needed.
• Ensures that all accounts receivable items are monitored for timely billing and collection.
• Monitors General Ledger accounts for prepaid items, notes payable, and fixed assets.
• Supervises the adherence to internal controls and compliance regulations of the accounting department, including coordinating computer activities to assure accounting procedures are consistently maintained and updated in all facets of data base system for fund accounting.
• Participates in all program planning for the creation, expansion or adjustment of services to ensure financial aspects are properly addressed.
• Prepares corrective action plans for audit recommendations/suggestions.
• Participates in efforts to maintain CARF Accreditation.
• Ensures adherence to relevant DHS policies.
• Reviews and approves purchase requests exceeding established amounts.
• Serve as Plan Administrator of Pathfinder 401k plan and LRAFB Custodial contract 401k plan.
• Works with Human Resources Manager in monitoring benefits i.e. group life, disability, dental, health insurance, and other related benefits.
• Assist in the analysis of the fiscal effectiveness and efficiency of current and new program initiatives.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

General Description Of Position

Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all accounting, payroll, IT and purchasing functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares budgets for routine operations and grant applications.
• Monitors expense and revenue accounts for coding and adherence to budgets.
• Prepares monthly and periodic financial statements for the Executive Director, and others as needed.
• Ensures that all accounts receivable items are monitored for timely billing and collection.
• Monitors General Ledger accounts for prepaid items, notes payable, and fixed assets.
• Supervises the adherence to internal controls and compliance regulations of the accounting department, including coordinating computer activities to assure accounting procedures are consistently maintained and updated in all facets of data base system for fund accounting.
• Participates in all program planning for the creation, expansion or adjustment of services to ensure financial aspects are properly addressed.
• Prepares corrective action plans for audit recommendations/suggestions.
• Participates in efforts to maintain CARF Accreditation.
• Ensures adherence to relevant DHS policies.
• Reviews and approves purchase requests exceeding established amounts.
• Serve as Plan Administrator of Pathfinder 401k plan and LRAFB Custodial contract 401k plan.
• Works with Human Resources Manager in monitoring benefits i.e. group life, disability, dental, health insurance, and other related benefits.
• Assist in the analysis of the fiscal effectiveness and efficiency of current and new program initiatives.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education And Experience

Undergraduate Degree (Required): A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field.

Advanced Degree (Highly Preferred): An MBA (Master of Business Administration) or a Master's in Accounting/Nonprofit Management.

Professional Certification (Highly Recommended): A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver's License, current auto liability insurance and registration and be physically able to drive to various locations in Arkansas.

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