Chief Financial Officer

Position Characteristics:

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for directing the financial functions of the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, which includes planning, monitoring and supervising the work of the accounting department engaged in maintaining a complete governmental accounting system for all funds, local, state and federal programs. This position has supervisory & budgetary responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To reflect in all aspects of job performance the mission of the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, Inc. 'serving the elderly in East Baton Rouge Parish, to enrich and enhance their quality of life through advocacy efforts, creative planning, and coordination and provision of needed services, and to make it possible for them to live independent lives as long as possible.'

Prepares financial statements for review by the EBRCOA, Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs and all other funders

Work with Chief Executive Officer and senior staff; to develop the needed financial resource to serve the agency's mission

Develop and implement comprehensive annual and multi-year work plans that complement the Board of Directors' priorities and goals

Supervise the accounting staff

Manage ongoing banking relationships for maximum efficiency

Develop cash flow forecasting and maintain a long-term cash forecast

Review quarterly reports and present findings

Oversee the annual insurance renewal process and ensure appropriate coverage is maintained at all times

Ensure appropriate legal review of contracts and solicit external legal advice as required

Manage the financial system, ensuing maximum productivity and that it meets the needs of the EBRCOA today and the future

Oversee the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes and the development of the accounting team with the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output

Develop and oversee accounting policies and procedures to meet both current and future business models

Oversee the external audit, review and analyze results and recommend for approval the audited financial statements

Prepare the financial section of the annual report

Oversee the cash management function, including banking relationships

Ensure the EBRCOA is in compliance with all internal policies and relevant regulations and ensure filings are completed in a timely manner

Develop and oversee the internal review function to ensure that finance and operations controls and policies are in compliance with GOEA and other regulators and funding sources. Ensure effective follow up processes are in place

Ensure the accounting team delivers the highest standard of departmental, cross departmental and cross foundation teamwork and customer service

Ensure optimal deployment of resources to achieve business goals

Develop finance and accounting team goals that are fully aligned with the EBRCOA's goals

Provide coaching, guidance and support, set professional development plans to assist employees to reach their full potential through the performance management process

Responsible for financial management reporting for the EBRCOA

Present monthly and year-to-date financials with accompanying analysis of results

Develop regular reporting and analysis, including key metrics reports, and conduct ad hoc financial analysis as required

Ensure financial management reporting tolls and processes are in place to support the ongoing and future needs of the business

Develop and prepare a monthly management-reporting package

Participate in the annual area plan development and budgeting process

Provide ongoing financial modeling and analysis expertise to Chief Executive Officer and other departments

Lead the financial modeling and analysis to support the development of long-term strategic initiatives and business plans

Lead the quarterly outlook process

Oversee department expenditures and work with the Chief Executive Officer to develop annual budget

Ensure systems are in place to effectively monitor and track revenue generation; provide meaningful reports and projection updates to all constituents

Perform other duties as assigned