Position Description

XXX Company
Chief Financial Officer
General definition:
The

Chief

Financial

Officer

(CFO)

provides

both

operational

and

programmatic support to the organization. The CFO supervises the finance

unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The CFO
reports directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on all strategic
and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit
analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.
Strategic role:

As a true business partner to the CEO and divisional presidents, assess

organizational performance against both the annual budget and XXXs
long-term strategy. Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial
and

operational

information

to

the

CEO

and

make

actionable

recommendations on both strategy and operations.

Engage the board finance, audit, and investment committees around

issues, trends, and changes in the operating model(s) and operational
delivery. Assist in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas,
and selecting and engaging outside consultants (auditors, investment
advisors).

Oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management in

alignment with XXXs strategic plan.

Financial and Operational Management:

Oversee

all

accounts,

ledgers,

and

reporting

systems,

ensuring

compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,

regulatory requirements, and Office of Management and Budget audit
requirements. Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all
audit activities.

Manage cash flow and forecasting. Develop a reliable cash flow projection
process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold
to meet operating needs. Optimize the handling of banking relationships
and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions.

Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets so as to monitor

progress and present financial metrics both internally and externally.

Manage and track the performance of XXXs endowment in keeping with

the policies and investment guidelines.

Team Management:

Mentor and develop a direct team, managing work allocation, training,

problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an
effective team dynamic.

Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control

within the main XXX program areas.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or

university or equivalent work experience.

Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.

10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles,

preferably in _______sector.

Experience:

The Controller or Chief Financial Officer level.

10 years of financial experience and management experience with the

day-to-day financial operations of an organization

Personal Attributes:

Should be a good manager and have ability to communicate efficiently

with the government officials

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all

levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.

Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise
sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely
analysis.

High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency

and results-orientation.