Chief Financial Officer
The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nations leading national racial justice legal organizations.
Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F.
Kennedy, the Lawyers Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all aspects of the organizations accounting and finance function, including supervising the accounting staff; supervising and coordinating with outsourced consultants; preparing monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting packages; managing staff onboarding, training, deployment, and performance; providing financial statement analysis, budget, forecasting, and audit support; executing other strategic finance initiatives; and coordinating closely with members of the Executive Management Team to ensure strong communication and coordination with finance and accounting across all departments.
The position is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, DC.
The CFO will report to the President and Executive Director, but will be expected to work closely with the Interim COO, support the Treasurer and the Finance and Audit Committees and Committee Chairs.
Minimal travel will be required.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises Accounting department staff and any outside consultants/contractors supporting the finance and accounting functions.
Guides and monitors the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statement reporting.
Supervises all accounting functions (e.
g.
accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations) and is responsible for the accuracy of the general ledger.
Ensures proper financial controls, policies and procedures are in-place, effective and followed, including up to-date documentation of SOPs.
Releases payments by ACH, check, or wire transfer and coordinates the release of same with existing staff/contractors.
Oversees the Payroll function for the organization and reviews and approves payroll, and works closely with Human Resources on payroll function.
Produces monthly financial statements, including Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities with comparisons to budget, Cash Flow Statement, Rolling Forecast, and Memo pointing out significant information.
Timely submits reports to and reviews with Executive Management, President/Executive Director, and Treasurer.
Develops the annual budget with input from senior management and department heads.
Provides monthly reports to each department on grant draws and budget/expenses.
Works on forecasts and pro-formas.
Maintains copies of all grants and receivables and reviews all grants to ensure that financial reporting requirements of funders are being met.
Prepares financials for grant reporting, coordinating closely with Grant Manager, Development, and relevant department heads.
Updates financial data on reporting agency websites, and ensures timely posting of LCCRUL finance information on LCCRUL website.
Maintains all contract files, in coordination with Interim COO and Director of Operations.
Attends finance & audit committee, Executive Committee, and Board meetings and assists executive management in the presentation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports.
Works collaboratively with Vice President, Development to ensure effective communication and data flow between departments, to ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition and reconciliation.
Oversees and manages external auditors in the timely completion of the annual financial statement and program audit(s).
Oversees and manages external accountants and accounting vendors as needed.
Provides guidance and responds to inquiries from Executive Director, Treasurer, Executive Committee Members and senior management.
Serves as point of contact for staff to Accounting Department.
Serves as point of contact for communication between LCCRUL departments to ensure proper classification and coding of invoices and expenses.
Simplifies, streamlines, and automates processes as needed.
Has lead responsibility to ensure effective communication and organization-wide training on finance and accounting processes.
Trains staff, or secures external training, to ensure compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Provides support and assistance as back-up for Accounting Staff and outside consultants/contractors on reviewing and posting accounts payables, accounts receivable, and general journal entries into Microsoft Dynamics SL.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in accounting or business administration; CPA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7-10 years of supervisory/controllership/CFO experience required.
Experience with private grants management required Non-profit accounting experience required.
Knowledge of Sage INTACCT required; experience/knowledge of other leading AIS systems such as MS Dynamics SL preferred.
Experience integrating software applications and platforms with AIS systems preferred.
Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and its suite of apps.
Knowledge of/experience with BILL (formerly known as bill.
com).
Demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting and audit support.
Superior attention to detail, excellent analytical skills.
StroPI225675450 Recommended Skills Accounting Control Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Analytical Attention To Detail Auditing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F.
Kennedy, the Lawyers Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all aspects of the organizations accounting and finance function, including supervising the accounting staff; supervising and coordinating with outsourced consultants; preparing monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting packages; managing staff onboarding, training, deployment, and performance; providing financial statement analysis, budget, forecasting, and audit support; executing other strategic finance initiatives; and coordinating closely with members of the Executive Management Team to ensure strong communication and coordination with finance and accounting across all departments.
The position is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, DC.
The CFO will report to the President and Executive Director, but will be expected to work closely with the Interim COO, support the Treasurer and the Finance and Audit Committees and Committee Chairs.
Minimal travel will be required.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises Accounting department staff and any outside consultants/contractors supporting the finance and accounting functions.
Guides and monitors the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statement reporting.
Supervises all accounting functions (e.
g.
accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations) and is responsible for the accuracy of the general ledger.
Ensures proper financial controls, policies and procedures are in-place, effective and followed, including up to-date documentation of SOPs.
Releases payments by ACH, check, or wire transfer and coordinates the release of same with existing staff/contractors.
Oversees the Payroll function for the organization and reviews and approves payroll, and works closely with Human Resources on payroll function.
Produces monthly financial statements, including Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities with comparisons to budget, Cash Flow Statement, Rolling Forecast, and Memo pointing out significant information.
Timely submits reports to and reviews with Executive Management, President/Executive Director, and Treasurer.
Develops the annual budget with input from senior management and department heads.
Provides monthly reports to each department on grant draws and budget/expenses.
Works on forecasts and pro-formas.
Maintains copies of all grants and receivables and reviews all grants to ensure that financial reporting requirements of funders are being met.
Prepares financials for grant reporting, coordinating closely with Grant Manager, Development, and relevant department heads.
Updates financial data on reporting agency websites, and ensures timely posting of LCCRUL finance information on LCCRUL website.
Maintains all contract files, in coordination with Interim COO and Director of Operations.
Attends finance & audit committee, Executive Committee, and Board meetings and assists executive management in the presentation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports.
Works collaboratively with Vice President, Development to ensure effective communication and data flow between departments, to ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition and reconciliation.
Oversees and manages external auditors in the timely completion of the annual financial statement and program audit(s).
Oversees and manages external accountants and accounting vendors as needed.
Provides guidance and responds to inquiries from Executive Director, Treasurer, Executive Committee Members and senior management.
Serves as point of contact for staff to Accounting Department.
Serves as point of contact for communication between LCCRUL departments to ensure proper classification and coding of invoices and expenses.
Simplifies, streamlines, and automates processes as needed.
Has lead responsibility to ensure effective communication and organization-wide training on finance and accounting processes.
Trains staff, or secures external training, to ensure compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Provides support and assistance as back-up for Accounting Staff and outside consultants/contractors on reviewing and posting accounts payables, accounts receivable, and general journal entries into Microsoft Dynamics SL.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in accounting or business administration; CPA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7-10 years of supervisory/controllership/CFO experience required.
Experience with private grants management required Non-profit accounting experience required.
Knowledge of Sage INTACCT required; experience/knowledge of other leading AIS systems such as MS Dynamics SL preferred.
Experience integrating software applications and platforms with AIS systems preferred.
Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and its suite of apps.
Knowledge of/experience with BILL (formerly known as bill.
com).
Demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting and audit support.
Superior attention to detail, excellent analytical skills.
StroPI225675450 Recommended Skills Accounting Control Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Analytical Attention To Detail Auditing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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