Chief Financial Officer

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Perks of Working at CYFS :

37.5 hour work week

Paid Time Off :

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)
• 8 Paid Sick Days
• 5 Paid Personal / Wellness Days
• 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance :

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Use of agency vehicles and / or mileage reimbursement

Agency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement

"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused culture

Salary :

Starting at $130,000.00 per year

About the Position :

Further agency mission and ensure fiscal health of the organization through active role on leadership team and direction and oversight of agency business and accounting processes.

A Typical Day as a Chief Financial Officer :

1. Provide information, advice, and support to the CEO, Finance Committee, Board, organizational leadership and other key stakeholders on financial and business matters.

2. Supervise and lead accounting and payroll team -providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends - including analyzing and reporting financial information in easy to understand formats – unit costs, ROI, and other metrics.

3. Participate in the development and implementation of the organization's short and long term plans – including advising CEO on the impact of new programs / strategies / contracts / facilities and regulatory action.

4. Provide solutions to business challenges, direct projects, and continuously enhance overall operations, creating efficiencies and improving effectiveness.

5. Keep up with new accounting and reporting requirements and communicate them effectively to non-financial staff.

6. Work closely with IT department and program leaders to develop / implement systems and processes that increase efficiency in fast-moving environment with multiple funding streams.

7. Advocate with external bodies as needed to ensure efficiencies, adequate rates and fees for service, excellent stewardship of agency resources, and promotion of the agency mission and effective client service delivery.

8. Assess and prevent financial risks – including oversight of insurance and fraud prevention.

9. Direct and approve processes for disbursements, journal entries, transferring funds, tax returns, cost allocations, and other accounting department responsibilities.

10. Provide oversight of finance, budgeting, cash flow, accounting, billing, fiscal reporting, payroll and audits – directing the fiscal functions of the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

11. Review and maintain investment portfolio.

12. Review and approve all disbursements.

13. Review and approve all budgets and reports (internal and external).

14. Approve all changes in accounts, divisions, or program lists and establish accounting pools for expense cost allocation.

15. Transfer or borrow funds as needed.

16. Prepare monthly financial statements, cash flow reports.

17. Prepare all tax returns for corporations and pension plan.

18. Oversee yearly budget process.

19. Monitor compliance of storage policy for accounting files.

20. Attend Board meetings and monthly Finance Committee meetings.

21. Prepare year-end financial statements to be reviewed by auditors.

22. Oversee annual audit.

23. Provides direct supervision for the agency's Facilities Manager and collaborates with the Manager to develop and implement short and long-term facilities planning and capital budgeting.

24. Provides oversight of agency security in collaboration with the Facilities Manager.

Location :

2610 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria, IL 61604

Work Hours :

Schedule is flexible and follows agency business hours of 9-5 PM.

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About The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) :

(CYFS) is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of Central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties.

Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change.

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.