Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer serves as a key strategic partner and advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. As a strategic partner and advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, the CFO is crucial. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)'s CFO ensures fiscal integrity, openness, and compliance with nonprofit and governmental financing regulations. This job develops financial strategy, improves resource allocation to MADD's mission, and ensures the organization's financial stability. Mission-oriented, proactive, and inventive financial executives with experience in nonprofit accounting, government grant administration, and strategic financial leadership are ideal candidates.

This is a hybrid position, requiring the ideal applicant to reside in the Dallas / Fort Worth region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors, contributing to organizational strategy, sustainability, and impact.
• Develop and implement financial policies, systems, and practices that support operational excellence, risk management, and transparency.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop and present visually compelling presentations to communicate financial concepts to nonfinancial audiences.
• Lead the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets; ensure alignment with strategic priorities and programmatic goals.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, procurement, payroll, accounts payable / receivable, and financial statement preparation.
• Lead treasury and investment management activities to manage cash, liquidity, and risk while investing excess funds to generate returns and secure and maintain credit facilities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance, and all federal, state, and private grant requirements.
• Lead the annual independent fiscal and single audits process, ensuring timely submission of audited financial statements, tax filings, and grant reports to meet compliance requirements and maintain transparency with stakeholders.
• Oversight of preparation of the annual 990 Information Return, and various state-required annual business filings and tax-related matters.
• Provide oversight of the 403b plan as a member of the Retirement Plan Committee and preparation of the annual 403B audit and Form 5500 filing.
• Maintain and enhance internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure accountability.
• Oversee the financial management of all government and private grants, including budgeting, tracking, reporting, and compliance.
• Partner with program leadership to ensure timely, accurate grant expenditures and documentation.
• Establish and maintain systems for monitoring restricted funds and ensuring compliance with donor intent.
• Collaborate with Development, Mission Operations, Legal, and People & Culture teams to ensure alignment between financial planning and program delivery.
• Support the Finance and Investment and Audit and Risk Committees of the Board by providing clear and concise financial reporting and recommendations.
• Lead discovery, selection, and implementation of financial systems in coordination with IT to provide effective and efficient financial management applications.
• Provide leadership in managing enterprise risk in partnership with the Legal team.
• Foster positive relationships with external partners, including funders, banks, investment advisors, auditors, and government agencies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team that embodies MADD's core values of mission focus, integrity, collaboration, belonging, accountability, and recognition.
• Promote a culture of cost stewardship, continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision making within MADD.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

BENEFITS :

Eligible within first 30-45 days Health, Dental, Vision Retirement 403(b) + employer matching 5 weeks accrued vacation 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year Up to 3 Floating Holidays per calendar year Paid Sick Time Modified Tuition Reimbursement Maternity / Paternity Leave Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered by Employer FSA, HRA Employee Assistance Program

Travel Required : Yes, 20%