Chief Financial Officer - Voices Together
Company: Armstrong McGuire
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 20, 2023
Job Description:
NOTE: This position offers excellent benefits, including fully
paid medical and dental insurance with options for accident, life,
and short-term disability insurance; 401K and Roth IRA plans; paid
holidays; continuing education; and generous paid time off and sick
time. Salary starts at $120,000 and the work environment can be
hybrid with a strong commitment to family-friendly practices.Ask
YourselfDo you see the innate potential in every individual? Do you
believe music has the power to transform lives? Are you eager to
apply your fiscal management and operations skills and experience
to strengthen an organization committed to improving communication
and social/emotional learning for people on the Autism spectrum or
who are otherwise neurodivergent?Are you ready to be a part of
something very special?Why?Voices Together, a non-profit
organization that uses a proprietary, evidence-based music therapy
intervention model to empower people on the Autism spectrum or who
are otherwise neurodivergent to transform their own lives, is
looking for a Chief Financial Officer. -Voices Together offers its
innovative model in schools and communities across the state, with
a goal of expanding nationally in the next few years. The
organization has experienced significant growth over the past 3
years, and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a position that
will allow you to make your mark in this rapidly growing
organization during an exciting and transformative time. -Our
Vision -Our vision is to be the leader in offering innovative tools
to individuals with developmental challenges so that they may reach
their maximum potential and be fully included members in our
community. -Our Values Statement -We recognize that all individuals
in our communities have the right to be fully included and we
provide innovative programming that combines education, therapy and
music to increase communication and socialization to further our
vision of an inclusive society. - -What will you do as Voices
Together's next CFO?Financial Management - - - - - (75% of your
time)
- Oversee all financial operations
including donation, grant, and earned income processing; accounts
payable and cash disbursements; payroll; tax filings; general
ledger postings; monthly reconciliations and analyses; monthly
financial reporting; budget monitoring; and external
reporting.Provide financial modeling, forecasting and fiscal
analysis to support Voices Together's strategic goals. -Report on
both current and projected financial status.Manage multiple funding
sources and support grant reporting
- Recommend investment strategies by considering cash and
liquidity risksClosely monitor and manage cash flow
- Perform risk management by analyzing the organization's
liabilities and investments
- Support and evaluate the organization's fundraising plans and
capital structureIn conjunction with the CEO, serve as a primary
interface with the Board on financial matters.Establish and enforce
compliance with based financial policies, procedures, and internal
controls, including proper separation of duties and adherence to
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and local, state,
and federal regulations.Manage and oversee Finance Coordinator
positionLead the annual budgeting process, working with fellow
Leadership Team members to prepare revenue projections, operating
expenses, capital expenditures, and program and grant budgets.Offer
recommendations for areas of fiscal growth, reduction of expenses,
and risk mitigation.Serve as the liaison to vendors providing
finance-related services including banking, bookkeeping, annual
audit, tax preparation and filing, payroll, issuance of Forms 1099,
and other tax reporting requirements.Operations(25% of your time)
- Ensure the efficiency and
effectiveness of Voices Together's business operations. Offer
recommendations for enhancing operations, improving vendor-provided
services and maximizing operational investments.Manage and liaison
with key operations vendors for IT, HR, Facilities, etc.
- Define, implement, and revise operational policies and
guidelines for the organization.
- Develop and execute new growth directives.
- Function as liaison between department heads to ensure
company-wide operational compliance.
- Track revenue margins and conduct budget reviews to maximize
profits.
- Manage procurement and resource allocation. -Why Voices
Together?The mission of Voices Together is to empower people on the
Autism spectrum or who are otherwise neurodivergent to transform
their own lives. Voices Together offers a proprietary,
evidence-based music therapy model - VOICSS - - developed by
founder and CEO, Yasmine White. White founded the nonprofit Voices
Together in 2007 to make this unique therapy widely available,
particularly to children and young adults who are also economically
disadvantaged. Research has confirmed that Voices Together's
evidence-based therapeutic intervention model enables significant
improvement in social/emotional learning, communication, and
self-advocacy in children, teens, and adults. - -A seven-member
board of directors represents and advocates for Voices Together in
the larger community. Board members serve as fiduciaries of the
organization and the mission is advanced effectively. A 13-member
advisory council provides valuable insights, support and expertise
that inform the growth and development of our programs. -Voices
Together is a 40 person staff and a budget of $6M and is expected
to continue its trajectory of rapid growth. The organization
engages and trains only board-certified music therapists, trained
in its model, to deliver this unique and evidence-based therapeutic
service. Since 2007, these talented individuals have used VOICSS -
to improve the lives of approximately 6,000 neurodivergent
children, teens, and adults. -Want to know more? Visit . - -Key
lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Voices
Together CFO
- Belief in Voices Together's mission and keen interest and
excitement in helping the organization grow Formal training and
prior leadership team experience in a non-profit finance and
operations roleEffectiveness serving as a strategic voice on the
leadership team, taking initiative and bringing forward ideas and
recommendationsPropensity to "think big" while still maintaining
attention to detail and appropriate risk mitigation mindsetAbility
to translate complex financial information to key team members and
stakeholdersEffective relationship building Ability to build
confidence and trust internally and externallyConsiderable
knowledge of policies, procedures, principles, controls, methods,
and techniques of fiscal managementStrong understanding of, and
extensive professional experience, with:Non-Profit Accounting/GAAP
principlesAccrual based accountingDonation processingFederal and
State Grant reportingGovernment contractingFinancial statement
preparation, reporting, and analysis Budgeting and forecastingCash
flow management & BankingExperience managing vendors and
negotiating contracts, especially in the areas of audit and tax,
insurance, human resources, and benefits administrationCommitment
to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, and
inclusionHigh degree of self-motivation and flexibility, with the
humility and attitude to work effectively in a team
environmentHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple
tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environmentAn understanding of
social entrepreneurship and the ways public and private
organizations can work togetherExcellent computer skills with
proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks -Think you are the
next Voices Together CFO?To apply, click on the link to the CFO
position profile at . You will see instructions for uploading your
compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and
professional references. -Please provide all requested information
to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact . No
phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email
or directly from third-party posting sites.Review of candidates
will continue until the position is filled.Salary starts at
$120,000 annually. Benefits include fully paid medical and dental
insurance with options for accident, life, and short-term
disability insurance; 401K and Roth IRA plans; paid holidays;
continuing education; and generous paid time off and sick time. -
Voices Together actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates. Voices
Together is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity
without regard to race, color, national origin, religion,
disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or
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