Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer will direct and oversee the financial activities of the organization, direct the preparation of financial reports, and is accountable for the safeguarding of the organization’s assets. This position is a pivotal leadership role within the organization, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) works with the leadership team to develop strategic financial planning, annual work plans, budgeting, and financial reporting. This position is responsible for a small team and manages three direct reports. The CFO ensures cost effective and efficient internal controls are in place to sustain the mission, support the strategic goals and to mitigate risk.

This position works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and the Board members providing support, planning, and policy development, including the Finance Committee & Foundation Board.

Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, the CFO is responsible for:

• Showing compassion for people and pets. Must be personable, outgoing, patient, professional, and demonstrate that they get along well with a variety of people. This includes being a good listener and being able to assess situations and coach others through differences and conflicts; Earns others’ trust and builds strong relationships with respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Provides financial partnership to all leadership positions offering advice, guidance, and direction on financial matters, including operational policies and procedures.
• Communicates information clearly and concisely to ensure other team members and external stakeholders understand the story the financial information tells.
• Oversees the People Services Manager and additional HR resources to support the identification, development, and retention of talent to carry out the mission of the organization and its functions. This includes developing and refining personnel policies, payroll, benefits administration, and the management of HR records.
• Oversees Facilities Manager and additional facilities contracts to ensure the facility is in a professional and well-kept appearance. Manages physical assets by creating and administering maintenance and replacement schedules, resolves day-to-day facility sanitation and maintenance issues and fleet management

As a creative problem solver, the CFO

• Leads the budget planning process, aligning financial priorities with intended programs and services outcomes.
• Develops reasonable assumptions to produce a rolling 12-36 month forecasts
• Fosters a success-oriented and accountable environment. Look for strategic cross-functional synergies.

Demonstrating humble confidence, the CFO

• Manages the annual audit report process and 990 filing ensuring data integrity.
• Creates financial forecasts, scenario plans, and performs sensitivity analysis.
• Preparation of all financial reports including Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, Cash Flow Statements, reports to governmental agencies, dashboard metric reports and restricted fund reports.
• Actively engages with outsources CIO and organizational advisors to ensure the invested funds are managed within the scope of the investment policy.

Ensuring the organization is able to adapt and persevere, the CFO

• Develops strategic financial plan addressing capital, operating, and long-term sustainability needs for each division/department.
• Develops metrics to measure success and analyzes and interprets statistical information to appraise operating results in terms of sustainability and growth and operating effectiveness of the organization.
• Works closely with CEO and COO on the financial planning for renovations and new construction onsite.

Focusing on equity and accessibility for our diverse organization, the CFO

• Manages physical, virtual, and outsourced technology resources including but not limited to campus security systems, VoIP, shelter/clinic/fundraising/communications software purchasing and integration, service providers, helpdesk technicians (onsite or outsourced)
• Speaks up, challenging others on assumptions relating to our team members, client base and communities we serve.
• Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of achieving organization value and success.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all cases and LA/SPCA information.
• Comply with all organization policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet company needs.
• Treats all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion always, regardless of the situation or circumstance and promoting a humane and caring attitude toward all animals.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Five years of experience in financial management required.
• Proficient in databases and preferably BlackBaud accounting system
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced capabilities in Excel
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times, stressful environment
• Experience supervising senior managers and professional employees with a demonstrated capability to lead, manage, motivate and engage the team and individuals.
• Experience with FASB standards as well as familiarity with accounting in nonprofit organization.
• Must have flexible schedule and be available as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Should not be allergic to animals or nuts; must be able to work around all animals.
• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds; push and pull heavy objects; bend, twist, reach; perform strenuous physical activities including frequent walking and running, standing, and sitting for long periods of time.

Working Environment (or Working Conditions)

• Potentially subject to animal bites and scratches.
• Ability to work in an area with a high noise level.

During the first 90 days, the CFO can anticipate completing goals including these:

1. Conduct a comprehensive review of all Financial Processes: During the first 30 days prepare an analysis of all financial processes. Include status of budget vs. forecast comparison for each department and include a narrative of major challenges and problems. Submit initial recommendations and plans to prioritize resources to meet critical target dates, including resource needs (people, financial, capital).?
2. Coordinate the development and launch of the budget process for 2025 within 90 days.
3. Lead and facilitate Board Finance Committee and Foundation Board meetings after 60 days providing meeting materials in advance, facilitating discussions to leverage the knowledge/skills of the members to advance the group's work.? Additionally, lead the working group meetings working on the quarterly topic.
4. Develop a rolling of a three-year growth plan for services and revenue aligned with Organization’s 10-year target for operating, invested, and capital funds. The plan should include comparable organizations as benchmarks for success.
5. Implement a purchasing process that results in a simplified system leverage the purchasing power of the organization as a whole while maintaining flexibility around the unique requirements of certain purchases.
6. Conduct a comprehensive review of facility and technology hardware and software focusing on both useful lifespan of both.
7. Recommend a schedule for maintenance and replacement of each to align with the annual goals, 3 year and 10 year targets. Lead, manage and hold accountable the teams that provide the facility and technology services (whether in house or outsource).