Position Description :
Responsible for the overall financial success of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities including operational leadership for Accounting and Finance in accordance with the organization’s goals. Ensures that GCNA follows generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other regulatory organizations. Provides financial perspective and analysis to support new business development and any merger/acquisition process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Executes leadership through budget management, monitoring appropriate reports and balanced scorecards, driving results based on objectives and goals.
Works directly with the Executive Management team to ensure performance against budget and evaluation of future capital and operating projects.
Reports to and advises the CEO and Board of Directors regarding organizational progress and the financial health of GCNA and its affiliated companies.
Identifies operational efficiencies within functional lines and program delivery.
Leads the development of strategic financial plans and annual budgets along with associated supporting schedules.
Leads the management of the organization’s cash position and investment portfolio(s).
Partners with business area leaders to ensure strong working relationships.
Maintains relationships with key external vendors and organizational partners.
Attends and provides information at Corporate Board Meetings and Corporate Committee meetings as established and/or upon request of the President & CEO.
Serves as Trustee of the Employee Retirement Plan.
Serves as Goodwill ambassador through community events, board service, and volunteer opportunities.
Provides strategic and technical expertise to the company regarding budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Promotes the financial well-being of the organization and building through budget management, monitoring appropriate investments, exercising executive control over budgets, and safeguarding all financial assets.
Promotes and maintains corporate compliance and ethics standards under federal, state, and local regulations and the organization’s policies.
Plays critical role in mergers/acquisitions through leading thorough due diligence process, providing financial assessments, conducting and reporting on financial transactions, and performing post-merger analysis.
Serves as member of Executive Leadership Team in providing executive leadership and direction to the company.
Demonstrates appropriate mix of developing internal talent and hiring external talent to ensure the sustained success of the organization and succession planning.
Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Team Members.
Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
Plays critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills) :
BA/BS in Finance or related field required. MBA preferred, CPA designation required.
High Level Finance Experience – CFO of at least a $200M+ company.
Responsible for an organization of 5000+ employees
Proven experience interacting with and presenting to Boards.
15 years of experience in finance; operations experience is a plus.
Sound knowledge of strategic planning, capital development, insurance, banking and investments.
Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including the maintenance and operation of a computerized accounting system.
Well versed in applicable compliance issues, laws and government regulations as they apply to the organization and its operational lines.
Positive and effective interpersonal skills in working with employees at all levels.
Excellent organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple demands and priorities. Strong attention to detail.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.
Ability to speak and read English proficiently.