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Southern Poverty Law Center · 4 days ago

Chief Financial Officer

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$260K/yr - $270K/yr

12+ years exp

Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee the finance and accounting functions and ensure financial compliance. The CFO will partner with the EVP Chief Operating Officer to execute a financial plan that supports the Center’s strategic initiatives.

AssociationNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Tory Clarke

Responsibilities

Develop the operational and strategic plans for the finance and administrative functions

Oversee the financial planning process and $100M operating budget

Collaborate closely with the Chief Development Officer to budget and monitor fundraising progress

Manage financial institution and investment advisor relationships

Monitor internal control environment and activities

Provide timely, accurate, and useful financial and management reporting for federal and state; funders, foundations, and the board of directors; prepare and communicate monthly and annual financial statements

Remain current on state and federal law regarding nonprofit financial operations; ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions

Ensure timely and accurate financial audits, and preparation and filing of tax returns Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions

Serve as a key leader and build internal relationships with colleagues and staff, in order to understand the programming and support functions that enable strategic resource allocation for the greatest impact

Manage a comprehensive risk program, identifying and mitigating risks across the Center, including insurance, processes, and policies

Manage long-term facility planning and maintenance

Manage a large team of staff, providing mentoring and coaching to support the work

Hire, train, establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign duties, and conduct performance reviews; and

Other duties as assigned to assist the EVP, Chief Operating Officer and President & CEO

Qualification

Non-profit accountingFinancial planningBudget managementCPARisk managementTeam managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

A minimum of 12 years of non-profit accounting experience

At least 7 years of managerial experience of a team of professionals, managing performance

Encouraging professional development, and setting high standards

Experience developing budgets and tracking budget expenses in a complex organization, including using sophisticated budgeting software

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Effective in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands

Strong communication skills

Ability to mediate between stakeholders with conflicting priorities

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance