Chief Financial Officer

Human Capital Advisors; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Capital Advisors is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial management and accounting practices, driving strategic decisions to improve long-term performance. The CFO will lead cash management, internal controls, and financial reporting across multiple entities, while aligning with company strategy and fiduciary responsibilities.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent experience, extensive budgeting, and the ability to design robust financial systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Four-year accredited college degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of ten years progressive accounting experience in budgets, financial systems, and financial reporting.
• Ability to develop and implement effective financial procedures and report to the Board.
• Able to travel for meetings and off-site facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and cash management including cash flows and reconciliations.
• Ensure internal controls for compliance and fraud protection.
• Design and implement financial systems to improve workflow.
• Oversee payroll processing and tax compliance.
• Prepare budgets and monitor periodic reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Communication skills

Financial systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Summary

Manage all faucets of the corporation’s financial management and accounting practices to ensure the achievement of long and short-term financial goals. The CFO is a member of the executive leadership team responsible for strategic decisions and development of solutions to improve financial performance.

Essential Functions

• Day to day accounting and cash management including cash flows, projections, account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Safeguard general accounting practices and processes and accounting policies and procedures to provide accurate and timely analysis and reporting.
• Ensure the financial internal controls are followed for compliance and fraud protection.
• Design and implement financial systems that improve the financial information workflow.
• Compliance management of tax planning, payment of tax liabilities, and liaison with tax accountants.
• Analyze monthly closing and financial statement preparation for multiple entities.
• Prepare, process, and review weekly and biweekly payroll processing to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Union reporting – Please add what you do here Payroll Admin prepares and processes , Controller reviews
• Track and maintain accounting records for all fixed assets including buildings, furniture equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Demonstrate and reflect a commitment to the Company’s mission and values.
• Design and administer of employee health and welfare plans to include the 401(k) , Health Benefits, ST/LT disability, Life Ins
• Management of Deferred Compensation Plan
• Risk management oversight of property and GL insurance and ensure proper payment to carriers, including claims and property allocation schedules.
• Develop, implement and manage the compensation program for the organization.
• Ensure the coordination of financial programs with MIS systems.
• Cultivate and maintain favorable ongoing relations with the financial community.
• Develop, implement, and modify a budgetary process for accurate and periodic monitoring and reporting.
• Determine the appropriate department staffing, including selection and retention of quality employees.
• Ensure Salary Planning and Performance Reviews are completed for department staff.
• Provide financial analysis necessary to support purchase, lease and/or rent facilities, and in conjunction with the President, approve all financial decisions.
• Provide support to ensure the appropriate D of new business proposals and renewal contracts.

Provide support to HR Group on Company Policy

Third Party Fiduciary reporting

Qualifications and Skills

• Four-year accredited college degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA preferred.
• Minimum of ten years progressive accounting experience in the areas of budgets, financial systems, and financial reporting.
• Must possess the ability to develop and implement effective financial and accounting procedures, principles, and practices; must have knowledge of computer operations and applications as it relates to Finance and Accounting.
• Capable of developing and presenting required fiscal reports to Board members and various external parties.
• Able to travel varying distances to attend meetings, conferences, and visit off-site facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Visual acuity and hearing correctable to within normal range to read documents and communicate with employees and external constituents.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Involves bending, lifting, stooping, and carrying material weighting up to 20 lbs.