Chief Financial Officer (part time or fractional)

Wildlife Prairie Park is a unique zoological conservation park that offers numerous recreational activities including camping, cabin lodging, mountain biking, disc golf, fishing, kayaking and canoeing, corporate events, and weddings. Our current CFO is transitioning out of the role, and we are seeking a qualified candidate to train alongside them during this period of transition. We are looking for a CFO with excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. Working with the CEO, the CFO oversees park operations and designs and implements effective business strategies that optimize revenue generation and establishes policies that promote a customer focused culture and vision. Additionally, we are open to sharing the CFO with another non-profit organization.

Financial Management & Reporting (35%)

• Analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner for the CEO, Board, and budget managers; employing not-for-profit accounting standards, clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements with the appropriate level of budget variance analysis and recommendations for corrective action
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
• Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting (federal and private foundation grant management)
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements
• Lead reporting and analysis of financial operations
• Works with directors to establish revenue priorities
• Other duties as assigned.

Finance Team Leadership (20%)

• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing financial planning and oversight
• Directly supervise finance personnel, including Finance Director and accounting associates and any outsourced financial support
• Lead the Board Finance Committee, working closely with the Treasurer and CEO to prepare materials for meetings and engage Committee on strategic financial issues and questions

Annual Budget /Strategic Planning (15%)

• Lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CEO and Board Finance Committee, with presentation of preliminary and final approval versions to the Board

Audit Processes and Annual Reporting Requirements (10%)

• Oversee the annual audit process including the preparation of IRS Form 990, Uniform Guidance, and state tax returns; manage the accounting associates activities in these areas

Risk Mitigation and Other (20%)

• Provide risk-mitigation oversight to systems containing data including HR, participant, donor, and customer information
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance and/or business management required; Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• Ten years minimum financial management experience is required; nonprofit management experience preferred
• Experience supervising staff in financial roles
• Experience managing grants and contracts
• Exceptional ability to organize information, think critically, and problem solve. Ability to manage detailed information while also translating to a higher level.
• Excellent computer skills with the following or similar tools: Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google, including calendars; financial data software, such as Abila and Quickbooks; and experience integrating various technology tools
• Ability to think strategically, weigh limitations when considering visionary ideas, and commitment to finding the best solution for the enterprise

Competencies:

· Excellent communication and organizational skills.

· Strong skill in the areas of fiscal, personnel, and administrative management.

· Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

· Ability to analyze, process, organize, present and maintain data and confidential information.

· Working knowledge of current laws, regulations, and practices required. Not-for-profit experience preferred.

· Proficient in, or the ability to become proficient in, accounting software, computerized information systems, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

· Executive presence, excellent presentation skills, and comfortability delivering financial updates to a board of directors

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Financial management: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hanna City, IL 61536 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hanna City, IL 61536: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hanna City, IL 61536