Cfo/Business Manager

Job Description:

EASTCONN is recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer. This position is responsible for overseeing the financial administration for the agency's fiscal and budgetary processes, all agency fiscal functions including budget development, internal controls, and the fiscal administration of programs funded by state, federal, or other sources. This position participates as a key member of the agency's executive leadership team in establishing and updating the agency's strategic planning documents and key performance metrics; and does related work as required.

This position requires:

• a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of non-profit agency accounting, budget execution and control, and fiscal management;
• a thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state legislation;
• a thorough knowledge of management and business administration principles and techniques;
• a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques involved in operating a financial tracking and reporting system;
• advanced knowledge of financial and budget-related software (MUNIS);
• the ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and supervise the work of a staff engaged in performing agency fiscal and administrative tasks;
• the ability to prepare and interpret financial reports, studies and analyses; advanced verbal and written communication skills;
• the ability to incorporate practices of business administration and fiscal management in developing complex programs for funding and budgeting;the ability to plan and direct the execution of fiscal management and methods studies and the composition of reports thereon;
• the ability to evaluate existing programs and to develop plans for their expansion, modification, or elimination;
• the ability to utilize automated financial management, budget preparation, contract administration and grant management systems;
• the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates,superiors, vendors, members of the districts we serve, and other governmental agencies;
• and related capacities and abilities.

Required Education & Experience:Possession of a bachelor's degree in Public Administration,Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of management-level experience in the administration and oversight of fiscal/administrative functions such as accounting, accounts examining, budget management or grants administration. Possession of a master's degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance,Business Administration or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of management-level experience in the administration and oversight of fiscal/administrative functions such as accounting, accounts examining, budget management or grants administration.

085/092 Certification is Preferred.

At EASTCONN, we believe that diversity is key to our success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including those who may not meet every listed qualification. Your passion, drive, and perspective are what matter most to us.

As an EEO/AA employer, EASTCONN provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our policies.

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AA/EOE

M/F/V/H