Chief Financial Officer

Oneonta, New York

About Us:

Opportunities for Otsego is one of 1,000+ Community Action Agencies across the nation that are actively fighting the "War on Poverty" based on President Lyndon B Johnson's ideal. Since 1966, Opportunities for Otsego has focused its attention on specific problems affecting the greater Otsego County community, mobilized resources, and developed solutions to unlock opportunities for low-income individuals and disenfranchised families.

Opportunities for Otsego is seeking a highly qualified financial professional to lead our fiscal team. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $99,000 annually

Pay Range Guide:

• Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements

• Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)

Benefits available to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO):

• Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefits

• Generous holiday schedule

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions on eligible plans

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Local, state, and national training and certification opportunities

• Eligibility for our Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program (more information available via our website)

Most Important Responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer:

• Ensuring timely and accurate completion of payroll and related processes

• Overseeing all compliance and recognition for government (federal and state) contracts and private grants

• Overseeing cash flow planning, cash investments and asset management, financing strategies and activities, banking relationships

• Coordinating the development and monitoring of budgets

• Coordinating audits and proper filing of tax returns

Requirements of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO):

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Fiscal Management or related field

• A Certified Public Accountant is preferred

• A minimum of three years' experience in fund accounting, preferably non-profit accounting

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles for non-profit agencies, knowledge of OMB Uniform Grants Guidance, and other applicable regulations

• Strong technological skills with experience in financial and human resource management software

• Relevant supervisory and management experience

• A valid, unrestricted New York State driver's license