Chief Financial Officer - Continuous Learning Opportunities

We are in search of a resourceful Chief Financial Officer to join our awesome team at BREC, LA in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Baton Rouge, LAJob Type: ExecutiveJob Number: CF02023Department: SuperintendentOpening Date: 09/29/2023FLSA: ExemptGeneral Summary The Chief Financial Officer has full accountability for fulfilling BREC's established mission, vision, and objectives in directing all financial activities of the Commission's Funds. This executive level position is responsible for planning, developing, and administering broad financial policies and procedural improvements throughout the organization. Prepares departmental budget, mid-year, and annual reports, establishes, and develops financial policies, attends meetings, advises the Commission and Superintendent on compliance of relevant legislation. The Chief Financial Officer will direct and oversee the financial activities of the agency, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth. Requirements and Job Specifications Education Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.Preferred: Master's degreeArea of Study (major) Required: Accounting, Finance, or any related fieldCertification(s) Required: N/APreferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)License(s) Required: Valid LA driver's license.Years Relevant Work Experience: Eight to ten (8-10) years progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting and finance administration, with at least four (4) years in a supervisory capacity at the senior management level. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), practices of public financial administration with emphasis on automated accounting systems, budgeting, and financial reporting.Understanding of federal employment and payroll laws (DOL and FLSA), IRS regulations regarding social security and FICA reporting, Affordable Care Act (ACA) limits and reporting requirements, W-2, 1099, and 1095-C creation and reporting requirements, Louisiana Department of Revenue and City Sales Tax filings.Knowledge of emergency and disaster management with the ability to be an effective liaison with representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (GOHSEP).Thorough knowledge of applicable laws including public contracts and public bid laws (LA R.S. 38 & 39), regulations, procedures, and processes governing the receipt, custody and expenditures of governmental monies. Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in financial strategic planning and organizational development.Skill in the use of computers including various accounting softwareAbility to develop, monitor, and maintain financial management information systems and procedures.Ability to communicate effectively in person, writing, and over the telephoneAbility to research, analyze and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports.Ability to plan, assign and direct the work of administrative and subordinate staff in the specialized fields of accounting, purchasing, and payroll administration. Ability to estimate tax revenues within reasonable limits and oversight of general obligation debt.Ability to assess performance problems and identify appropriate training and development programsAbility to make policy decisionsAbility to effectively listen to and assist in the resolution of complaintsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other department heads, BREC officials, and the public. Functions and Duties Essential Functions and Job Duties:Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.Compares projected self-generated revenues to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of review and provides recommendations to Superintendent.Works with executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in self-generated revenues and market share.Oversees investment of funds and works with investment bankers to raise additional capital if needed.Compiles budget requests from departments and estimates revenue for coming fiscal year. Prepares, amends, and controls fund budget to ensure that expenditures do not exceed budgetary appropriations.Analyzes, reviews and audits internal control systems and financial proceduresRecommends and implements changes to procedures when necessary.Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Confers and works with outside auditors and other agencies related to financial activities.Prepares the detailed budget in conjunction with the Finance Advisory Committee and review performance routinely.Negotiates and administers contracts for audit, IT and financial reviews.Supervises the maintenance of all property records and assets of BREC.Oversees the financial results of risk management activities.Manages insurance and excess insurance policies.Manages cash balances and cash requirements. Develops financial studies, plans, forecasts, and estimates. Gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports and recommendations.Develops, implements and maintain policies and practices relating to financial issues.Directs the accounting for the Employees Retirement System.Hires, fires, trains, and directs the evaluation process of all finance employees and assume directional responsibility for on-the-job training programs and staff development. Provides to the Superintendent financial reports on revenues, expenditures and any variations from budgets. Ensures that all financial reporting and legal requirements are met in relation to submissions for funding, grants and contracts.Establish long term goals and objectivesAdvises the Board on compliance with all relevant legislation.Attends meetings and oversees agenda for the Finance Advisory Committee, as well as participates at professional conferences as a representative of the agency.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor. Supplemental Information As scheduled, generally 40 hours per week; meal break as needed; Occasional weekend and evening work.2023 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $163.28 - employee only; $556.05 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $895.83 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $349.22 - employee only; $907.92 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,389.27 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $36.38 - employee only; $151.41 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $270.36 - family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life).LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 38.46% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package. Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 202301 Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location? 02 Do you have a bachelor's degree, or higher, in Accounting, Finance or closely related field of study? Yes No 03 Do you have experience working in city government, county government, or state government in Louisiana or another state? Yes No 04 Please indicate the largest size organization you have supported? None Less than 100 100 to 500 employees 501 to 1000 employees More than 1,000 employees 05 Do you possess Eight to ten (8-10) years progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting and finance administration, with at least four (4) years in a supervisory capacity at the senior management level? If so, please explain below. Required Question

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