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ROLE OUTLINE

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a key leader of the Rogue Workforce Partnership who will direct and oversee the financial activities of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership
• Partner with the Executive Director to provide strategic oversight of RWP and recommendations based on financial analysis and projections, cash management, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.

• Oversee annual and long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with work plans and strategic directives.

•  Participate in the on-going strategic planning process as an integral member of the Senior Management Team.

• Present to Management and Board of Directors around issues, trends, and changes in the finance and operations of the organization.

•  Working closely with the Program Management Team to integrate program goals with financial constraints.

• Coordinate top-level grants and contract management with senior leadership team.
• Representing RWP with state-wide funders and stakeholders.

Financial and Operational Management

• Oversee all finance functions.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of the annual budgets; for monitoring progress and for presenting operational metrics both internally and externally.
• Ensure that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and monitor the use of all funds.
• Review and approve all financial reporting materials and metrics for all funders and RWP’s board, prepare and communicate monthly and annual financial statements.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting; direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting to meet mission driven strategic objectives and to ensure organizational sustainability.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls.
• Lead strategic investment and placement of organizations’ cash assets.
• Manage timely completion of annual audits, monitoring, financial statements, and ensure proper filing of tax returns.
• Review all formal finance and risk management policies and procedures, recommending improvements to the systems in place and managing the systems going forward.
• Develop and manage finance department staff.
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Oversee payroll and benefits; evaluate and oversee all benefits negotiations.
• Support program team with subrecipient contracts, budgets, and oversight.
• Provide technical assistance to providers.
• Support operations to streamline and automate practices and procedures.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Degree in Accounting or related field with 7-10 years progressively responsible accounting experience. CMA or CPA desired. Master’s Degree desired.
• Working understanding of the public workforce system in Oregon (WorkSource) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
• Familiarity with highly regulated Federal funds, including the ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations to field operations
• Experience in workforce development, economic development, education, public administration, human resources, marketing, and/or related field.
• Experience managing staff and participating as a part of senior management.