Chief Financial Officer (Non-Profit Industry)

Montclair Child Development Center, Inc., is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations and have overall managerial responsibility for the agency’s accounting, budgetary, and supporting operations and programs. The CFO will have primary responsibility for all grant management and contractual matters, including federal (Head Start) and state grants, and contracts with local school districts, and will serve as an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team. The responsibilities of position include: leading daily operations of the Fiscal Department which includes payroll, general ledger management, budgetary process, and AP/AR and reporting and timely and accurate financial reporting. Ensuring accuracy of the work produced and training staff to support an efficient and effective financial system. Oversee timely and successful audits and provides strategic financial guidance to the agency.

Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required.
Certified Public Accountant highly desired.
At least 5 years accounting experience in the not-for-profit industry. Accounting experience with Head start or other federal or state grant programs, or complex, multiple revenue stream non-profit environments, an advantage.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America as they pertain to not-for-profit accounting for federal and state grants.
Knowledge of and experience with automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
Thorough knowledge of audit requirements under 0MB Circular A-133 and 2 CFR Part 230 cost principles and other federal and state financial regulations.
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and statements.
Experience supervising fiscal and accounting operations and staff required.
Ability to successfully manage, train and evaluate accounting department personnel. Coordinate the work of accounting personnel.
Evidence of emotional maturity, stability, good judgment and confidentiality.
Ability to articulate clearly and accurately both orally and in writing.
Ability to think strategically; establish and maintain priorities and function in rapidly changing situations.

Montclair Child Development Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

MCDC offers health, dental, vision, 403 (b) retirement plan, and life insurance benefits, as well as sick, personal, and vacation time off to eligible employees.