Chief Financial Officer

As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Chief Financial Officer will report to the CEO and will have direct reporting requirements to the Board of Directors, and assume a strategic and operational role in the overall management of the company.  The CFO will have primary day-to-day responsibility  for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the company as well as a few operational activities related to the growth of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, accounts payable, payroll, forecasting, strategic planning, revenue cycle, insurance, M&A, investor relationships and institutional financing. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Drive the company’s financial planning
• Determine active growth strategies while considering cash and liquidity risks
• Control and evaluate the organization’s fundraising plans and capital structure
• Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations
• Lead and execute M&A activities
• Oversee medical billing and accounts receivable functions
• Assist the lease negotiations and lease management activities
• Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies
• Interact with private equity sponsor, Webster Capital, on a weekly basis
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team
• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports; monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division
• Deliver presentations and serve as a main point of contact to banks, lenders, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors and officials
• Remain current on audit best practices; and state, federal and local law regarding company operations
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion
• Manage the financial and reporting systems of the organization
• Recruit, interview and hire finance, accounting and payroll staff as required
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models
• Interact with and bring department into line with Board of Directors plans initiatives and recommendations
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team
• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports; monthly profit and loss by region, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations
• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and /or new service offerings
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget
• Oversee the preparation of timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns
• Oversee and assist with annual audit process
• Oversee the month end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits
• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability
• Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets
• Deliver presentations and serve as a main point of contact to banks, lenders, financial partners, institutions, investors, auditors and officials
• Remain current on audit best practices; and state, federal and local law regarding company operations

Competencies:

• Strong presence and excellent communication skills both “oral and written” to lead and motivate employees, work directly with key customers and represent InBloom Autism Services appropriately
• Relates well to a wide variety of diverse styles, types, and classes; open to differences.  Builds diverse networks; quick to find common ground; treats differences fairly and equitably; treats everyone as a preferred customer
• Is skilled at getting individuals, teams, and an entire organization to perform at a higher level and to embrace change; negotiates skillfully to achieve a fair outcome or promote a common cause; communicates a compelling vision and is committed to what needs to be done; inspires others; builds motivated, high performing teams; understands what motivates different people
• A leader who leads by example and is capable of inspiring dedicated professionals at all levels.  A leader with unquestionable ethics and integrity and whom others want to follow and respect
• Dynamic, forward-thinking leader who is also practical and results-oriented
• Action-oriented and entrepreneurial, decisive and able to make timely decisions in a fast paced, business environment
• A strong change agent who is a good listener and respectful of others
• Intelligent, creative and strategic, with tremendous energy and drive, eager to make significant impact across the organization
• Multi-dimensional thinker who operates not only on the basis of important past experience, but in light of new approaches and development that occur in a changing and competitive marketplace.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.

• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

• Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.

Work environment

• Noise Level is moderate to loud

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

InBloom Autism Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.