Chief Financial Officer

General Statement of Duties: The Chief Financial Officer supervises all fiscal, purchasing, and financial analysis operations of VMRC and is responsible for supervising staff within these areas. The CFO is responsible for producing timely and accurate data, reports and budgets and cash flow for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and functioning as a member of the Executive Team.

Responsibilities and essential functions

1. Supervise and provide leadership to the Fiscal Department staff including Controller, Purchase of Service Manager, Facilities Manager, Financial Analysis Staff and other fiscal staff as required.
2. Direct the preparation of reports and present them to the VMRC Board Finance Committee and the Executive Team as necessary
3. Consult with other VMRC Executive Team and Division Managers as necessary to generate accurate and timely financial reports and projections.
4. Plan, direct, and coordinate all fiscal functions, including but not limited to bank reconciliations, cash management, audits, fiscal analysis, claims, general ledger, operations, client trust, purchasing, financial analysis and vendor audits in a timely and accurate manner.
5. Provide oversight and leadership for audits conducted by VMRC, DDS, Certified Public Accountant and/or other auditors as required.
6. Participate as an active member of the Executive Team.
7. Prepare VMRC monthly PEP (Pos Expenditure Projections) report, claims, and required reports for submission to the DDS in a timely and accurate manner.
8. Serve as the lead contact with DDS staff on fiscal matters.
9. Attend and participate in meetings of the ARCA Chief Financial Officers group.
10. Comply with VMRC Policies and Procedures.
11. Provide support and information to management and the bargaining team, as needed, during contract negotiations with the collective bargaining unit. 
12. Evaluate staff as required and consult with HR on performance issues. Provide ongoing training to new and existing staff assigned to fiscal and purchasing.
13. Oversee all tax filings and related compliance requirements, ensuring that the organization is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
14. Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
15. Other job-related duties as assigned.

Working Condition and Physical Requirement: 

• Most duties are performed in the office and out of the community.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel locally and out of town regularly.
• The ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods of time.
• Frequent standing, walking bending, reaching up to 25 pounds through offices, service provider facilities and other agencies.
• Adequate manual dexterity and coordination to operate standard office equipment (i.e., computer, cell phone, etc.)
• The ability to read, write and comprehend substantial amounts of written material such as reports and regulations, use the telephone, and communicate via electronic mail is required daily.
• Excellent oral and written skills are essential.

Minimum Position Requirements: 

• Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible managerial experience in a not-for-profit environment
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field; or
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible managerial experience in a not-for-profit environment, and knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting for not-for-profit organizations, including quantitative analysis and presentation of data to a volunteer board of directors; or master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field may substitute for two years' experience.
• Must be familiar with the federal and state accepted accounting standards.
• Knowledge of and use of technology to develop effective and efficient methods to track and report accurate and timely financial information.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in the California developmental disability services system and/or regional center service system. 

Compensation: $5,789.60 - $7,759.20/ biweekly

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including a choice of 7 different medical plans, 2 dental plans: base plan and buy up plan (orthodontia coverage), VSP vision plan, and life insurance for employees and dependents. We are pleased to offer pet insurance through MetLife for our employees who are pet owners. Additionally, we provide generous vacation, sick, and mental health days, along with 16 paid holidays per year. Our retirement options feature participation in the CalPERS pension and CalPERS 457 supplemental plan. Moreover, our employees benefit from hybrid work arrangements, reflecting our commitment to their well-being and work-life balance.

Application deadline: October 30, 2024 by EOD.

VMRC supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for all staff. We have a zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment in our agency.Likewise, Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) is committed to complying with all laws that protect qualified individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer