CFO/COO - Special Olympics Wisconsin
CFO/COO - Special Olympics Wisconsin
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Job Description
Overview
ORGANIZATION
Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in a sharing of gifts skills and friendship with their families Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Special Olympics Wisconsin is committed to the following values:
Integrity
Teamwork
Inclusion
Excellence
POSITION OVERVIEW
The CFO/COO is a key member of the executive leadership team and part of a dedicated team of professionals who work together to support Special Olympics Wisconsins (SOWI) vision and mission to open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities across Wisconsin. This is achieved by providing opportunities to develop physical fitness demonstrate courage experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts skills and friendships with their families other athletes and the community.
The CFO/COO is responsible for overseeing the organizations financial integrity operational efficiency and administrative functions. This dual-role position ensures the sound financial management of SOWI while also leading the human resources IT and general day-to-day operations in support of SOWIs mission and strategic goals. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong financial background and proven operational leadership experience.
Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in a sharing of gifts skills and friendship with their families Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Special Olympics Wisconsin is committed to the following values:
Integrity
Teamwork
Inclusion
Excellence
POSITION OVERVIEW
The CFO/COO is a key member of the executive leadership team and part of a dedicated team of professionals who work together to support Special Olympics Wisconsins (SOWI) vision and mission to open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities across Wisconsin. This is achieved by providing opportunities to develop physical fitness demonstrate courage experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts skills and friendships with their families other athletes and the community.
The CFO/COO is responsible for overseeing the organizations financial integrity operational efficiency and administrative functions. This dual-role position ensures the sound financial management of SOWI while also leading the human resources IT and general day-to-day operations in support of SOWIs mission and strategic goals. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong financial background and proven operational leadership experience.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Leadership: Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team providing strategic and operational oversight to SOWI.
Financial Leadership: Responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions for a $6 million annual budget ensuring compliance with GAAP and organizational policies. Leads budgeting forecasting audit coordination and financial analysis efforts while providing strategic insights to executive leadership and the Board.
Operations Management: Oversees daily operations of the SOWI Madison office including vendor relationships warehouse functions fleet vehicles and building security. Manages and updates organizational policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
HR Management: Manages all human resources functions including onboarding performance reviews benefits administration and regulatory compliance. Serves as the liaison with external HR partners and ensures policies such as the Employee Handbook are current and effectively implemented.
IT Management: Manages IT systems networks and security protocols while serving as the primary liaison with external IT support providers. Maintains technology inventory and ensures staff receive necessary support and training to effectively use organizational systems.
Executive Leadership: Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team providing strategic and operational oversight to SOWI.
Financial Leadership: Responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions for a $6 million annual budget ensuring compliance with GAAP and organizational policies. Leads budgeting forecasting audit coordination and financial analysis efforts while providing strategic insights to executive leadership and the Board.
Operations Management: Oversees daily operations of the SOWI Madison office including vendor relationships warehouse functions fleet vehicles and building security. Manages and updates organizational policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
HR Management: Manages all human resources functions including onboarding performance reviews benefits administration and regulatory compliance. Serves as the liaison with external HR partners and ensures policies such as the Employee Handbook are current and effectively implemented.
IT Management: Manages IT systems networks and security protocols while serving as the primary liaison with external IT support providers. Maintains technology inventory and ensures staff receive necessary support and training to effectively use organizational systems.
Qualifications
Experience
Minimum of 710 years of progressive financial and operational leadership experience preferably in a nonprofit environment.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting forecasting and financial analysis.
Managing audits and ensuring compliance.
Demonstrated experience in HR IT and operations management.
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Education
Bachelors degree in Accounting (CPA or MBA preferred).
KEY COMPETENCIES
Financial Management
Knowledge of general accounting and financial reporting principles
Experience developing financial statements and reports
Ability to develop annual budget monthly forecasts and financial projections
Experience leading the annual audit process
Strategic Leadership/Team Management
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience participating on the executive leadership team
Guiding and directing department resources
Talent and people development
Mission Alignment
Connection to SOWI/Intellectual Disabilities community
Commitment to the nonprofit sector
Operations Management
Experience overseeing day-to-day operations of finance IT and HR
Managing relationships with external vendors and service providers
Ability to create manage and update organizational policies and procedures
Key driver in project management from conception to completion
Relationship Building
Ability to build trust and consensus amongst all stakeholders
Experience partnering effectively with sponsors and vendors
COMPENSATION
The CFO/COO role includes a compensation range of $125000 - $150000 a comprehensive benefits package and unique opportunities to make an impact.
NOMINATION & APPLICATION PROCESS
The position will remain open until it is filled. Confidential inquiries nominations and questions concerning this search may be sent by email. To be considered for this opportunity please send your resume with cover letter to:
Dave Gromacki Executive Search Consultant
OR
Lindsey Kriete Practice Director
Minimum of 710 years of progressive financial and operational leadership experience preferably in a nonprofit environment.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting forecasting and financial analysis.
Managing audits and ensuring compliance.
Demonstrated experience in HR IT and operations management.
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Education
Bachelors degree in Accounting (CPA or MBA preferred).
KEY COMPETENCIES
Financial Management
Knowledge of general accounting and financial reporting principles
Experience developing financial statements and reports
Ability to develop annual budget monthly forecasts and financial projections
Experience leading the annual audit process
Strategic Leadership/Team Management
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience participating on the executive leadership team
Guiding and directing department resources
Talent and people development
Mission Alignment
Connection to SOWI/Intellectual Disabilities community
Commitment to the nonprofit sector
Operations Management
Experience overseeing day-to-day operations of finance IT and HR
Managing relationships with external vendors and service providers
Ability to create manage and update organizational policies and procedures
Key driver in project management from conception to completion
Relationship Building
Ability to build trust and consensus amongst all stakeholders
Experience partnering effectively with sponsors and vendors
COMPENSATION
The CFO/COO role includes a compensation range of $125000 - $150000 a comprehensive benefits package and unique opportunities to make an impact.
NOMINATION & APPLICATION PROCESS
The position will remain open until it is filled. Confidential inquiries nominations and questions concerning this search may be sent by email. To be considered for this opportunity please send your resume with cover letter to:
Dave Gromacki Executive Search Consultant
OR
Lindsey Kriete Practice Director
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