Chief Financial Officer - Zoo Atlanta : Job Details

Chief Financial Officer

Zoo Atlanta

Job Location : Atlanta,GA, USA

Posted on : 2024-10-04T02:16:29Z

Job Description :

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Position

Department: Finance Reports to: CEO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Status: Full-time

Job Purpose: The CFO is the senior financial manager responsible for budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, contract administration, property and casualty insurance, coordination of the annual audit and tax return preparation, Board of Director and various Committee presentations, compliance with tax laws and regulations, accounting and general business analysis and decision criteria, and cash management. The CFO reports to the CEO and may also include responsibility for the Human Resources and Information Technology departments.

JOB FACTORS:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert financial management and analysis skills to keep the organization on-goal in all areas of finance.
  • Coordinate the annual operating and capital budgeting process. Supervise the monthly general ledger close and preparation of timely, accurate and relevant management reports and forecasts.
  • Manage cash flow to ensure the Zoo meets its Strategic Plan objectives.
  • Provide accurate and thorough analysis of potential business opportunities, including revenue, operating and capital expense, cash flow, and potential financing tools.
  • Represent the organization with banks, investment firms, retirement plan management firms, insurance carriers, attorneys, and all other finance/treasury-oriented relationships to maximize return and minimize expense and risk.
  • Establish and implement departmental and staff performance goals that support the organization's mission and goals.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor written policies and procedures for the Finance and Accounting functions. Ensure reporting is completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulations, and all compliance reporting.
  • Manage the annual external audit, minimizing fees and meeting deadlines for annual report preparation.
  • Review all significant contracts.
  • Coordinate meetings with the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and Audit Committee, providing financial updates to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.
  • Regularly review purchasing and procurement requirements in conjunction with key vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness in purchasing decisions.

    • Director Reports:

    • May support the VP of Human Resources and VP of Information Technology.
    • Must be willing to support Zoo Atlanta's Vision, Mission, and Values statement.
    • Any other miscellaneous projects/assignments assigned by Zoo Atlanta's CEO.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • 10+ years of progressively more responsible finance positions. Expert knowledge of PC-based accounting systems. Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
    • Special skills and abilities:
    • Senior Level Financial Management experience.
    • High work standards.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Ability to focus and guide others in accomplishing goals.
    • Team building skills.
    • Ability to plan, organize, and manage work effectively and efficiently.
    • Monitoring, measurement, and follow-up skills.
    • Customer service orientation with abilities to build internal and external partnerships.
    • Ability to assess and solve problems in a timely manner.
    • Initiative and responsiveness.
    • Ability to gain and apply new knowledge to business situations.
    • Ability to adapt to significant change in a rapidly growing organization.

    Zoo Atlanta is open to the public 363 days a year; therefore, all positions may require employees to work some weekends, holidays, and evenings.

    EDUCATION:

    • Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: CPA Preferred
    • Driving Requirements: Zoo policy is to work in the office at least three days a week.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Nothing significant

    WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office

    MISC: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

    Zoo Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

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