Tax Analysts Looking for Chief Financial Officer at Falls Church, VA Full Time

SUMMARY: As a member of the Executive Team, The Chief Financial Officer directs and oversees all financial activities of the organization, including preparation of financial reports, as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook. Works closely with the President and the Executive Team to develop and execute short- and long-term goals. Provides proactive financial analytics, projections and forecasts. Oversees the preparation of monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors and serves as liaison for the organization to the independent auditors. Develops and leads the risk management program for the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet the company’s objectives.

• Be a trusted advisor to the CEO and other Executive Team members and a key participant in strategic planning and goal setting. Be a partner in ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability and advancing the Mission of Tax Analysts.
• Liaise with the chair of the Board of Directors Finance committee to schedule, support, and facilitate monthly Board Finance Committee meetings
• Establishes and oversees accounting processes, systems, and best practices. Practices and operations must be in compliance with federal, state, and local tax, regulatory, and contractual filings and reporting. Processes include Payroll, A/P, A/R and reporting functions
• Oversees the preparation of financial analyses, internal operational reports and GAAP compliant statements for operations and reports to the Board of Directors. Financial analyses include product profitability
• Lead the comprehensive risk management program for the organization. Collaborate across the Executive Team to develop and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies and plans
• Leads the annual budget process as informed by the upcoming fiscal year goals, financial health of the organization, and the market and overall economic environment. Monitors budget compliance of operating departments. Ensures that cash flow and assets are sufficient for the organization’s needs and in compliance with contractual obligations
• On an ongoing basis, provides financial analysis and insight to support executives and other managers in planning and execution of OpEx and CapEx expenditures.
• Provides strategic consultation to Executive Team in financial issues, including analysis and current year and multi-year projections, cost identification and allocation, as well as revenue and expense analysis
• Collaborates with Sales and Marketing to maximize revenue from product sales by performing pricing analysis and strategies for sales related compensation.
• Acts as liaison with independent auditors during annual audit of accounting books, ledgers, and financial statements.
• Responsible for financial portfolio asset management within the guidelines established by the Board of Directors
• In conjunction with Information Technology, manages the capital assets of the organization
• Responsible for real estate and facilities security and management
• Handles confidential material discreetly and in accordance with established policies and procedures

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Subscription-based revenue management
• Risk management
• Experience analyzing and creating sales compensation plans
• Business planning (in charge of the annual process)
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated and well-organized

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree and CPA, or similar degree with at least eight years of public or private work experience required; publishing and/or nonprofit experience preferred
• At least five years of increasingly responsible managerial experience
• Must demonstrate a highly developed command of complex financial and general accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Superior skills in spreadsheet and other computer applications used in financial reporting and analysis, with emphasis in Excel, Access, and Great Plains

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Frequently required to sit for prolonged periods, talk and hear; use hands to type, file, handle or feel; reach with arms. Have visual acuity to use a computer and keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures, read extensively. Occasionally required to stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds. Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. Work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401K: Immediately vested
• Tuition assistance
• Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PFSL)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dog-friendly office
• Private gym onsite