Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

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About Groundwork: Founded in 2002, Groundwork provides a continuum of services designed to support children and families and strengthen communities. Our programs are offered across multiple sites in East New York and Bedford Stuyvesant. We reach over 3,500 families each year that live in or close to six public housing developments in central and eastern Brooklyn. Our after-school and summer programs for children give them the skills and confidence they need to become engaged citizens. Our college preparation programs for teenagers teach youth to become leaders while guiding them to success in academics and in life. Our programs for adults offer parents and other community members the resources they need to support their families and build organized community power. We believe that this combination of education, support and empowerment helps families transform their lives and their communities. Position Overview As a member of the executive team and reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) plays a key role in leading and supporting the organization’s strategic plans and capacity development. The CFAO has overall responsibility for the fiscal operations including budgeting, facilities, information technology and administrative functions. The CFAO must be an active member of the executive leadership team with a strong commitment to the mission and values of Groundwork. Position Responsibilities Fiscal Management, Compliance and Investment • Lead and facilitate annual organization budget and planning process; direct and administer all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; • Supervise a robust grants management and financial management/ reporting system; direct all business policies and accounting practices; • Prepare, present and interpret financial reports in a highly accurate and timely manner, communicate monthly and annual financial statements, collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and direct all financial, project/program and grants accounting; • Direct all financial activities and accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, payroll, bank reconciliations, audit, insurance and tax reports and planning and monitoring of cash flow. • Manage cash flow and forecasting by working in partnership with the Executive Director, Chief Development Officer, and other senior managers; • Develop and maintain a system for managing fixed assets. Strategy • As a key member of the senior leadership team, participate in the on-going strategic planning process; provide accurate and timely reports on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expenses analysis; and, oversee long-term budgetary planning and ensure that costs are in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan; • Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration ensuring all financial, real estate management, information technology and human resource solutions positively support the organization’s strategy, operational delivery, and data collection needs; • Engage the Board of Directors around issues, trends and changes in the operating model and operational delivery. Grants and Contracts Management • Supervise the monitoring of all contracts – public and private -- to ensure compliance with fiscal and programmatic reporting. • Work with Development and Program heads to ensure that fiscal requirements for grants and contracts are identified, realized and monitored. • Assist the Development staff in the preparation of periodic reports to private funding sources. Facilities Development and Management • Work with Board, Executive Director, architects, attorneys and financial advisors in the planning, financing, contracting and construction or alteration of facilities. • Oversee the maintenance of facilities in conjunction with the Director of Operations. Information Technology • Direct the IT function for the organization in conjunction with the Director of Operations. Ensure integrated systems and proper IT support. • Oversee and monitor the development of a strategic IT plan to support the long term growth of the organization. Administrative Services • Oversee administrative functions including purchasing, reception and office services to ensure appropriate support for staff and programs.

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