Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and operations of our organization in Amherst, New York. This role requires a dynamic individual who can provide strategic direction, oversee financial planning, and ensure operational excellence across various departments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving organizational growth and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Shape the organization's strategic direction by developing financial and tax strategies that align with business goals.
• Collaborate with executive management to support tactical initiatives and drive key decision-making processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of performance measures designed to support the company's strategic objectives.
• Oversee the capital request and budgeting processes to ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Manage the organization's accounting processes, including the UB Card office and fiscal agency functions for student governments.
• Supervise transaction processing systems and ensure operational best practices are implemented.
• Work closely with human resources to optimize employee benefit packages, including self-insured medical plans.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as operations, legal, IT, and treasury to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Provide oversight for outsourced functions and manage relationships with third-party franchises.
• Serve as a key member of the organization's union negotiation committee, contributing to labor relations strategies.• A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial leadership roles, including strategic planning and operational management.
• CPA certification is required, along with a strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across various levels of the organization.
• Expertise in cross-functional project management and collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in managing approved budgets and ensuring fiscal accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in overseeing employee benefit packages and cost-effective healthcare plans.
• Knowledge of best practices in transaction processing systems and operational management.