Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

WORK LOCATION: Remote

Position Summary

• The Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our finance department and drive financial strategy and operations. The CFO will play a critical role in providing strategic financial leadership, overseeing financial planning and analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in financial management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies to support organizational growth and long-term sustainability. Partner with senior leadership to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the financial planning and analysis function, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance and mitigate risks.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and distribution of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks to protect the organization’s assets and reputation. Develop and implement policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and safeguard financial integrity.
• Treasury Management: Manage cash flow, liquidity, and investment activities to optimize returns while minimizing risk. Monitor banking relationships and negotiate financing arrangements as needed.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives and business plans. Provide financial expertise and guidance to support decision-making processes and evaluate potential investments and acquisitions.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards. Maintain effective internal controls and governance structures to promote transparency and accountability.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to the finance team, including financial analysts, controllers, and accounting staff. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the department.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial strategies to drive business results.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and management abilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience with Education and/or Not for Profit GAAP preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least 5 in a senior leadership role
• Experience with Quickbooks, Excel, and Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.

Pierce Mortuary Colleges (PMC) is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, adhering to Equal Opportunity Employment principles and prohibiting all forms of discrimination and harassment. Emphasizing merit, competence, and performance, PMC ensures fair employment practices at all levels, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The organization recognizes the value of a diverse workforce in enhancing the quality of its services and endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties effectively.