Children’s Advocacy Centers™ of Texas, Inc.

Position Description

Vice President of Finance

Reports To: Chief Finance Officer

Exempt Status: Salaried, Exempt

Commitment Type: Full-time, On-going

Work Environment: Hybrid, 2-3 days of the week in office

Base of Operations: 1501 W Anderson Lane, Building B-1, Austin, Texas 78759

PHILOSOPHY

CACTX is committed to a future where all children are free from abuse. We are actively working to end child sexual abuse for every child through collaborative, high-impact efforts with Texas children’s advocacy centers and strategic partners. CACTX has become a national leader in providing best-practice, evidence-based services to children impacted by abuse, serving nearly one million children statewide through a statewide network of children’s advocacy centers. We have scaled our vision to eradicate child sexual abuse and are growing our team to support this vision. At the core of what makes the work of CACTX possible is the skilled talent that embodies the organization’s guiding principles and applies its unique strengths to achieve results. We believe that for CACTX to be a great organization, every staff member must be positioned and supported to achieve their full potential.

Description: The Vice President of Finance directs the activities and functions of the Finance Department including responsibility for the budgeting, central accounting system, cash management, investment management, accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll, operations, and accurate reporting. They ensure that department activities comply with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Establishes and maintains an internal control structure to ensure protection of agency assets. Assists in the formulation and execution of policy. Directs the preparation of statements and reports on financial affairs for the Executive team, funding sources, Board of Directors, Finance Committee and general public. Consults with and reviews the activities of all Business Unit Leaders and helps to shape desired objectives/outcomes.

In Summary This Position Will:

• Lead financial operations of the organization.

• Develop team members to achieve their full potential by contributing to CACTX’s people positive philosophy and empowering autonomy through values-based decision making.

• Provide strategic collaboration and cross functional business unit support to maximize CACTX results.

• Work amongst the organization’s leadership to advise and consult, problem solve, and plan.

• Works with staff at all levels of the organization to optimize a well-defined culture deeply rooted in the CACTX Creed (organizational values).

Essential Job Functions:

• Review renewal budgets for public grants upon request to support the work of the Development Office.

• Oversee preparation of the agency’s annual fiscal budget and disseminate final approved budget to managers.

• Supervise the daily financial operations by developing and enforcing financial policies and procedures.

• Provide oversight for the maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of payroll, processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure that generally accepted accounting practices are followed.

• Develop and maintain adequate internal controls to ensure fiscal compliance with contracts and grants.

• Oversees the maintenance of cash flow and banking entries. • Prepare financial statements and reports for management as needed/requested.

• Provide fiscal oversight of all public and private grants to ensure compliance. • Oversee banking matters, including investment of funds, compliance reporting, loan documents, collateral documents and more.

• Lead the annual independent audit as well as internal audits by funders, as they occur from time to time.

• Review accounts payable expenditures for compliance with grant requirements and agency policies.

• Ensure adequate fiscal staff support to the agency by determining staff work priorities, evaluating and improving processes used for document management and program tracking, and adjusting fiscal staff assignments in response to organizational and operational needs.

• Contribute to team effort through, regular communications and meetings, providing support and guidance to all agency departments, serving as a member of the administrative management team.

• Oversee the production of expenditure reports to funding sources in accordance with agency policies and practices.

• Publish and maintain the Finance Policies and Procedures manual for use by all agency employees.

• Oversees the hiring, training, supervision, and dismissal of staff and ensures staff receives the necessary resources and training to do their jobs.

• Direct and supervise the work of the finance staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field;

• Eight + years’ experience managing financial/accounting operations with multiple funding streams, preferably in a non-profit environment.

• Knowledge/experience with requirements of federal funding and GAAP requirements.

• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of personnel management principles and practices, including employee recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, discipline and compensation administration.

• Considerable knowledge of computer hardware and software, and computerized office management applications including experience with automated accounting and financial systems. Specific experience with MIP accounting software preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Proficient level experience with Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Client Focus – Builds strong client relationships and delivers client-centered solutions.

• Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.

• Interpersonal Savvy – Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people across levels, functions, cultures, and geography.

• Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization; is sensitive to socio-economic and cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating.

• Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.

• Situational Adaptability – Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

• Decision Quality – Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Ensures Accountability – Holds self and other accountable to meet commitments.

• Manages Conflict – Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

• Drives Engagement – Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

• Demonstrates self-awareness – Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insights into personal strengths and weaknesses.

• Thorough knowledge of non-profit fund accounting principles and procedures.

• Knowledge of financial reporting methods and practices.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, use manual dexterity, speak, listen, hear, and write.

• Works in an office environment with light or moderate physical effort, and low noise.

• May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Works on a computer, requiring the ability to view a monitor for long periods of time.

• Some travel may be required.

CACTX is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status