Chief Financial Officer

Full-time Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama insurance for medical prescription dental and vision. Vacation holidays and sick leave. State Retirement. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the senior executive responsible for the financial leadership fiscal integrity and administrative stewardship of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC). Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the CFO provides strategic direction for the Centers financial operations while ensuring long-term financial sustainability in support of the organizations mission.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team the CFO partners with executive leadership the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission Board Committees government agencies financial institutions donors and other stakeholders to develop and execute strategic initiatives. The CFO provides executive oversight of Finance Accounting Budgeting Treasury Property Procurement Payroll Enterprise Risk Management and related administrative functions.

Essential Functions

Executive Leadership

• Serve as the principal financial advisor to the CEO Executive Leadership Team and Commission.
• Develop and execute long-range financial strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Present financial information forecasts and recommendations to executive leadership Board Committees and external stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of accountability collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.

Financial Management

• Direct all accounting budgeting forecasting treasury cash management payroll investment debt and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure the integrity of financial records internal controls and compliance with GAAP GASB and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Lead the annual operating and capital budget process and monitor organizational financial performance.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close audits tax reporting and regulatory filings.

Operations and Administration

• Provide executive oversight of procurement contracting property and enterprise risk management.
• Ensure effective financial policies procurement practices insurance coverage business continuity and internal control systems.
• Maintain strong banking investment governmental and donor relationships.
• Evaluate financing strategies and support capital projects and strategic initiatives.

Leadership

• Lead mentor and develop Finance Property and Procurement staff.
• Establish performance expectations and foster professional growth accountability and exceptional customer service.
• Support organizational planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field required.
• MBA masters degree and/or CPA preferred.

Experience

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible financial management experience including at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in accounting budgeting treasury procurement financial reporting audits and strategic financial planning.
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and governing boards.
• Governmental nonprofit public sector or complex multi-entity organizational experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP GASB budgeting forecasting financial reporting internal controls and governmental compliance.
• Strong analytical strategic planning and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent leadership communication organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated integrity professionalism and sound judgment.

Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based with occasional travel throughout campus and for business purposes. Ability to attend meetings travel as required and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Other Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid drivers license.
• Successful completion of required background screening.
• Occasional evening and weekend work to support Commission meetings audits and organizational initiatives.

Disclaimers

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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