Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer – Generation West Virginia

Generation West Virginia (GWV) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will work within a dynamic workplace of talented and committed team members to help the organization grow strategically and organizationally.  As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will help to set organizational strategy, align financial management systems and resources to help achieve strategy, and  play a leading role in assessing needs, improving or replacing systems, and in proposing structural changes necessary to position GWV for the future. This will be the first role of its kind within the organization and the CFO will have a unique opportunity to help GWV expand its impact during an exciting moment in the organization’s growth.

About Generation West Virginia

GWV was founded in 2007 to reverse population loss and the outmigration of talent by helping to establish the Mountain State as an ideal destination for young talent. GWV is the statewide organization dedicated to attracting, retaining, and advancing young people in the Mountain State. We achieve this by:

• Developing and sustaining an activated, diverse network of young people
• Providing accessible programs and educational tools that empower and inspire young leaders
• Identifying and communicating the priorities, motivations, and needs of the next generation of West Virginians
• Supporting West Virginia’s workforce needs by connecting young people to jobs and opportunities in the Mountain State

We are working toward a vision of West Virginia where challenges are seen as opportunities, young people are drivers in our state’s future, and the Mountain State is a destination for young talent to live, work, and thrive.

GWV is at a pivotal moment organizationally. Having achieved a proven track record of success with its signature programs: NewForce, Broadband, and the GWV Fellowship, the organization is now expanding its workforce, fellowship, and job placement programs through a significant investment of public and private funds.  As the workforce development lead for the Appalachian Climate Technology Now Coalition (“Act Now Coalition”), GWV will be leading efforts with partners across the state to grow a digital technology and green collar workforce in WV.  As part of the GWV leadership team, the CFO will play a significant role in helping GWV to achieve the greatest impact for West Virginians during this moment of economic transformation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The CFO will position GWV for continued strategic growth by optimizing financial and operations systems so that GWV can make the greatest impact with its programs. The CFO will ensure internal financial and operations capabilities allow GWV to accurately and efficiently develop and execute budgets, and effectively manage federal, state, and private grants and attract continued investment. The CFO will supervise one staff member and have the ability to engage consultants and contractors to assist with financial management. 

Strategy

• As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, serves as principal financial leader and advisor to the Executive Director and the board so that senior leadership and board are informed and able to use financial analysis and insight to guide organizational development, fundraising, and decision-making;
• Contributes to the development of organizational strategy and works to ensure that financial systems and resources are aligned to help GWV achieve its strategy; 
• Leads the creation of the annual budget in collaboration with responsible program leads and the Executive Leadership Team and assesses organizational performance against the annual budget and the organization’s long-term strategy;
• Formulates financial projections for various scenarios and works closely with staff responsible for fundraising and development to formulate grant and budget requests.

Financial Management

• Assesses the effectiveness of financial and operations systems and tools to ensure alignment with organizational growth; 
• Manages efforts to improve or replace systems in order to support comprehensive financial analysis and process as well as internal financial oversight and management, including cash flow management, asset management,  internal budgeting, financial forecasting, and grant reporting.
• Reviews, prioritizes and improves existing or proposed practices, procedures, and policies that cover critical financial and operations functions (e.g., expense reporting, time reporting, procurement,  accounts payable and invoicing, etc.)
• Provides direction, oversight, and supervision of the organization’s day-to-day financial operations, with support from operations coordinator and external bookkeeper. 
• Ensures organizational staff is trained and understands the importance of financial processes and accountability for budget execution and financial management of program and department budgets. 
• Provide budget tracking, financial tools, and training to support program and administrative staff in the financial management of program and department budgets.
• Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial reports for the organization, its programs and activities. 

Reporting and Compliance

• Develop a system to manage financial reporting for several federal and foundation grants, each with its own requirements and timelines; 
• Ensure appropriate management and reporting of federal funds in compliance with federal cost principles and the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards;
• Implement and manage subaward agreements with external partners on federal grants, which includes systematizing reporting and financial tracking processes in accordance with federal guidance;
• Oversee selection and management of external auditors and management of any funder audits (including federal audits);
• Oversee all required tax filing and tax compliance with external accountants and ensure compliance with all applicable financial reporting requirements (i.e., GAAP and federal, state, and local regulations).

You’d be great for this role if you:

• Have experience and a proven track record with managing financial systems and processes and federal grants
• Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards expected for a senior financial leader
• Get excited about leveraging your financial management skills to advance a growing organization positioned for greater impact
• Have a strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Enjoy working with people to design and implement systems and processes 
• Work comfortably and effectively in a fully remote environment
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understand and deeply care about West Virginia — you are honest about the challenges we face and at the same time you know a future that reaches beyond “we’ve always done it this way” or “it’s good enough” is not only possible, but already happening

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in nonprofit accounting
• Experience with federal grant management and audits
• Experience managing external accountants and contractors
• CPA required

Studies show that Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ people are less likely to apply for positions for which they do not meet all requirements. We encourage all those who meet at least some of the requirements above to apply.

Salary, Benefits and Where You’ll Work

The starting salary for this role is $80,000. Due to the ways in which salary negotiations can perpetuate existing structural inequalities, GWV as a practice does not negotiate starting salary once an offer is made. GWV provides a great benefits package including, but not limited to, dental, vision, and health insurance, paid parental leave (including adoption), and flexible paid time off. As a statewide organization, we have staff located all across the state, and our day-to-day operations run remotely. This position can be done remotely, anywhere in West Virginia. Some travel for this position will be required, and mileage reimbursement is available. Generation West Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply

Applications are due Jan. 23. Apply at this link, where you will be prompted to submit:

• Contact information 
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Two referenc