Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Working from the organization’s 10‑acre campus in Smithtown (Long Island, NY) the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the Chief of Staff. S / he / they will lead the finance department within a fiscally sound organization. GDF / AVD currently operates with zero debt and possesses significant liquid reserves. The majority of net‑assets are without donor restriction. The CFO serves as a member of the Leadership team for the Organization and is responsible for all aspects of the financial planning, budgeting and accounting practices of Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs. These two separate corporate entities operate de facto as a single entity.

The CFO will build and manage effective and streamlined financial systems and infrastructure to support substantial growth of the organization. A capital campaign will soon commence to support on‑campus expansion and improvements. S / he / they will oversee all accounting and financial reporting, regulatory compliance, budgeting, financial analysis and audit activities. In coordination with the President & CEO and Chief of Staff, the CFO will serve as staff liaison to the Board and various Board committees, including but not limited to Finance, Audit, Investment and Capital Campaign. S / he / they will ensure that GDF / AVD’s senior staff and Board are provided with accurate and updated financials, along with financial assessments and recommendations.

GDF / AVD prides itself on having a strong and collaborative management team that is mission-driven. The CFO must likewise be collaborative in approach and believe strongly in the mission and values of the organization. As a member of the senior management team, the CFO is involved in strategic planning, evaluation, and professional development initiatives. The CFO must also have an aptitude for building financial scenarios, coordinating compliance audits, and enhancing and implementing financial reporting, processes, tools and control systems. The CFO will work closely with other department leaders (i.e. development / grants) within GDF / AVD in budget creation for proposals and funding requests. In addition to strategic finance, the CFO will oversee Human Resources and Information Technology. In total, there will be 18 staff comprising the team under the CFO’s leadership. S / he / they will manage and direct the team, ensuring that the team is properly staffed, developed and appropriately resourced to manage their work. The Organization’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned each entity a 4‑star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.

What will success by the CFO look like

• The Board and leadership team will receive from the CFO timely and accurate financial reports required to make sound business decisions.
• The CFO will be viewed as a strong partner to senior management in analyzing the structure of the organization and advising on potential changes.
• Develop additional forward‑looking budgeting tools to project and accommodate construction and increased program costs of new facility.
• Lead the selection, conversion and implementation of a major database conversion.
• All federal and local regulatory requirements and reporting will be filed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

The contact information is as follows :

David Hinsley Cheng, Managing Partner

Jennifer Thorne, Search Consultant

DHC Search

info@DHCSearch.com

www.DHCSearch.com

(203) 307-0120

The expected salary range for the position is between $170,000 – $185,000 per year. The salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

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