Colorado Nonprofit Association

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

SUMMARY

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is a non-profit organization focused on ending all forms of abuse in sport. We endeavor to make athlete well-being the centerpiece of the nation’s sports culture through abuse prevention, education, and accountability.

A collaborative, relationship-driven leader, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for planning, oversight, and strategic direction of the finance and technology teams. 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

•  Planning, developing, and enhancing administrative policies, goals, and financial operations, including execution of long- and short-term plans and directive utilizing judgment, vision, strategic direction, and leadership.
•  Work closely with CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on strategy, financial management and planning, federal grants, business development, and Board relationships and communications.
•  As a member of ELT, provide strategic insight and guidance on key decisions impacting organizational activities.
•  Provide effective leadership through active involvement in technology and financial mangement, developing a broad and deep knowledge of the mission and services provided by the Center.
•  Oversee finance and technology teams and building operations relationships and activity.
•  Ensure effective and efficient technology infrastructure. Leverage automation and technology solutions to drive improved reporting and efficiencies in accounting, finance, and across all departments.
• Oversee accounting, finance, grant management, case management, operational budgeting, payroll, fixed asset and financial reporting.
•  Lead development of Center’s budgets and forecasts while ensuring alignment with annual and strategic plans.
•  Lead strategic analysis and planning to facilitate organizational budgeting and projects.
•  Lead development and evaluation of short- and long-term strategic financial objectives and provide recommendations to enhance financial performance.
•  Analyze and provide recommendations regarding process improvement for revenue generation and expense management.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executive Leadership:

•  Foster a positive work environment that demonstrates the Center’s core values and encourages teamwork, collaboration, open and constructive communication.
• Responsible for performance management, mentoring and plans for developing talent.
•  Lead a growing team, building a strong culture around the Center’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Wellness.
•  Partner with ELT and Board of Directors and its committees to inform strategic decision making.
•  Identify opportunities for the Center to leverage strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and to address organizational challenges.

Technology

•  Oversee technology team and it’s management of all formal IT-related procedures, processes, and administration, recommending improvements and managing systems going forward.
•  Manage, oversee, and recommend solutions for technology and facilities improvements, additions, and modifications.
•  Oversee and enhance security plans, policies, and equipment for personnel and facilities.
•  Guide IT-related RFP processes, including management of selection criteria, interviews, and budget/forecasting.

Financial Management

•  Ensure continued financial viability of Center’s operational units through sound fiscal management.
•  Work closely with Vice President, Partnerships to support analysis and growth of fee-for-service and e-commerce business through forecasting, cost and profit management, and strategic business acumen.
•  Regularly monitor progress and present operational and financial metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
•  Evaluate Center’s overall staffing objectives and monitor cost implications.
•  Facilitate ELT’s proactive participation by establishing metrics and timetables for regular forecast feedback.
•  Ensure effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for nonprofit financial and tax reporting.
•  Manage and oversee relationships with independent auditors, banks, and financial institutions.
•  Remain current on nonprofit audits, financial best practices and regulations, ensure respective business units are in compliance.
•  Serve as liaison to Board Finance and Audit Committees, providing timely reports and updates.
•  Coordinate all audit activities and work with independent auditors to ensure audit and Form 990s are completed in a timely fashion.
•  Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

•  Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field of study.
•  Minimum 10 years’ related experience, at least 5 years in senior leadership.
•  Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives.
•  Proven track record of effectively leading teams within a direct service organization with a complex array of programs and funding mechanisms with ability to leverage strengths across the organization.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven success in collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse team.
•  Ability to work in a high-growth fast-paced environment.
•  Exceptional ability to communicate financial information to individuals without a financial background; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, Board of Directors, or other partners.
•  Strong leadership and management skills; high personal ethical standards and demonstrated ability to be hands-on and make difficult, but timely, decisions.
•  Strong analytical skills and expertise in modeling, forecasting and analysis, development and utilization of management information and key business metric tools, and translating strategic vision into an operational model.
•  Solid experience coordinating audit activities.
•  Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and proposing new ways of creating efficiencies.
•  High level of flexibility and adaptability, and excellent customer service skills, when engaging with internal and external constituents.
•  Detail-oriented and organized, ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.
•  Available to work in person on a hybrid schedule from the Center’s Denver, Colorado office.
•  Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the Center’s mission. 

 Preferred:

•  Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software  

WORK REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENT

•  Standard office equipment
•  Office environment in multi-story, dog-friendly building
•  Some night and weekend work hours
•  Some overnight travel required