<strong>Job Location<br><br></strong>Lifsey-Executive<br><br><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer is responsible for providing direction and oversight for all financial and treasury functions for the organization. This position works with the executive team to prioritize business initiatives in a financially responsible manner that is properly supported by the development and operational areas of the organization. Additionally, the position is responsible for effectively balancing strategic responsibilities with tactical operations. The position also provides direction and oversight over Information Technology and Human Resources functions. The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer oversees three direct reports (representing the department heads of each corporate support function lead by the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer) including the Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Human Resources and Vice President of Information Technology. Provides strategic direction to each of the supporting departments while ensuring supporting services to Goodwill of Middle TN are provided by a highly competent internal staff in each area and supplemented with external resources as required.<br><br><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong><strong>Essential Functions<br><br></strong><ul><li>Oversee all financial management, accounting and treasury functions including accounting, financial reporting, grant management, policy, compliance, risk management, audits, tax, treasury, borrowing and cash management.</li><li>Oversee technology strategies to ensure applications, infrastructure security and telecommunications integrate with the strategy and goals of the organization. Position IT as a thought leader in driving business growth, increasing mission impact, customer and donor satisfaction and cost optimization.</li><li>Oversee Human Resource strategies including payroll, benefits and wellness, employee training and development, employee engagement and talent acquisition, onboarding and retention.</li><li>Provide financial leadership to ensure alignment of the financial strategy of the organization to strategic priorities.</li><li>Ensure adequate working capital for the organization; assess organizational performance against budget and make actionable recommmendations.</li><li>In partnership with the CEO, lead the organization in developing, prioritizing and implementing short- and long-term strategic plans that support the organization's vision and goals.</li><li>Ensure strategic partnership with executive team members that includes alignment of prioritized organizational goals throughout all departments. Modify the plan in response to changing internal and external factors.</li><li>Oversee relationships with external service providers, including auditors, tax accountants, insurance and risk management providers.</li><li>Functions as the primary financial liaison to all GIMT Boards of irectors and Trustees. Coordinates and leads Finance and Audit Committee meetings and reports at each of the GIMT Board and Trustee meetings.</li><li>Establish and maintain systems and controls, which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the Organization's value.</li><li>Participate in a wide variety of special projects, and compile a variety of special reports.</li><li>Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times.</li><li>Regular, reliable attendance as defined in Goodwill's attendance policy.</li><li>Other duties as assigned by the President and CEO.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Minimum Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>Education<br><br></strong><ul><li>Master's degree in Finance/Accounting related or equivalent experience.</li><li>CPA certification required.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li>Significant direct management of a corporate accounting/finance operation (as Controller, Chief Financial Officer, or equivalent).</li><li>Minimum of twelve years experience with increasing responsibilities for leadership, management, and support of finance, human resources, risk management, and information technology or some combination thereof.</li><li>A public accounting background is highly desirable.</li><li>Demonstrated financial and accounting acumen, including budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, compliance, and negotiation skills.</li><li>A working knowledge of complex accounting, payroll, and HR systems as well as standard office software packages, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Knowledge/Skills<br><br></strong><ul><li>Superior presentation and interpersonal skills are essential; this includes the capacity to effectively translate complex technical language and issues into terms that are easily understood and actionable, and the ability to build effective relationships with corporate officers, leaders, board members, vendors, and others inside and outside of Goodwill.</li><li>Able to learn new processes quickly and possesses strong organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.</li><li>Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.</li><li>A thought leader with a proven track record of leading through change and ambiguity. Possesses a broad blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.</li><li>Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.</li><li>Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li></ul>