Chief Development Officer - Higher Ed. jobs in Montana

Job Summary: 

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees the financial activities of the organization and is responsible for long-term goals and asset protection. The incumbent regularly retains spreadsheets of all fiscal activities; creates reports containing inflows and outflows of revenues and keeps all documentation that supports the figures contained in the reports.  Will define processes and implement infrastructure/systems needed to support substantial growth over the next five to 10 years.  Will continue to build and manage effective and streamlined financial systems, including financial, accounting, physical infrastructure, and for-profit subsidiaries.  Works closely with the CEO, COO, and Board of Directors. Will provide advice and presentations to the CEO and Board of Directors on acquisitions, teaming arrangements, feasibility, profitability, sustainability and investments.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Expectations: *Please not this is not an extensive list of duties

• Appraises the organization’s financial position and issues periodic reports on organization’s financial stability, liquidity, and growth. 
• Directs the preparation of financial reports for various needs, summarizing and estimating NADC’s financial position with such as income statements, balance sheets and analysis of future earnings and income 
• Coordinates tax reporting programs and investor relations activities with NADC for profit entities.  
• Analyzes consolidates and directs all cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine reports.  
• Oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of the Corporation's annual report. 
• Directs and analyzes studies of general income’s business and financial conditions and their impact on the organizations policies and operations.  
• Analyzes operational issues impacting functional groups and the whole institution and determines their financial impact. 
• Evaluates and recommends business partnering opportunities. 
• Establishes and maintains contact with stockholders, financial institutions, and the investment community. 
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with CEO, Board of Directors, partners and subsidiaries. 
• Special project support evaluating and implementing initiatives including acquisitions; tax credits, system implementations monitoring.  
• Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyzes to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans. 

• Develop financial business plan and forecasts review and approve preparation and finalizations of monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics for NADC’s Board of Director’s. 
• Engage the BOD to develop short medium and long-tern financial plans and projections in coordination with CEO.  
• Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc. 
• Oversee the finance department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions, supervise NADC finance staff, oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow for administration, existing programs, and proposed new sites. 
• Ensure timelines accuracy and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and NADC BOD; oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements in coordination with grants management and contracts staff.  
  
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education): 

• Prefer current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) status plus five to seven years of relevant work experience as a Chief Financial Officer or relevant role; or equivalent education and work experience to fully meet the qualifications for the position. 
• Must possess extensive experience in managing non-profit organizations and structures.  
• Qualifications and experience must include extensive professional experience in a key leadership role, strategic planning, budget and policy development practices, and applicable regulatory requirements and standards of practice.  
• Master’s degree is a plus. 
• Experience working with American Indian populations preferred.  
• Must have valid Montana State driver’s license. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must meet all annual training and system requirements to maintain access to required computer systems.  
• Must maintain proper licensure/certification and registration; if required.   
• Must participate in and support HIPAA training, as needed and required.  
• Must adhere to NADC policies regarding professional conduct.   
  

• Must pass a background check. 

Competencies or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s): 

• Demonstrates competency in economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data, strategic planning, business development, and performance management. 
• Demonstrates competency in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with providers, management, employees, and contacts outside the organization 
• Demonstrates effective skills in leadership; strategic planning and execution; operations; finance, including managing a challenging budget and grant application processes; human resources; information systems; purchasing; and facilities maintenance. 
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and written and oral communication skills are demonstrated. 
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics. 
• Working knowledge of legislative process and laws affecting the organization; contracts and negotiations; best business practices for organizational success. 
• Must be skilled in accomplishing a large workload; solving complex situations with varying interests; finding solutions considering various factors; managing challenging situations; effective communication; and teambuilding. 
• Proven ability to work with others at all levels within the organization and collaborate effectively across levels. 
• Proven ability to manage a non-profit organization; to set priorities based on strategic plans; to uphold confidentiality, decision-making and workforce plans. 
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, database software) and internet resources. 

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:    

• Incumbent is occasionally exposed to on-street driving and moving vehicles with an overnight stay away from home.  
• Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM, but will include early morning and/or evening meetings and events. 

NADC-BUIHWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NADC-BUIHWC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.