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CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation's leading Hispanic non-profit and non-partisan 501(c)(3), leadership development and education organization, is recruiting for a Chief Financial and Administration Officer to join our organization.
To fulfill its mission, CHCI offers nationally recognized leadership development programs and educational services that empower Latino youth to successfully meet the challenges of tomorrow. CHCI's Fellowship Program and Summer Internship Program, established in 1981 and 1988 respectively, have been at the forefront in providing Hispanic youth the opportunity to explore their interests in public policy while living in Washington, DC. These leadership development programs have graduated over 900 Hispanic youth who have gone on to bigger and greater things.
CHCI's comprehensive programs and services have grown to include a scholarship program, an alumni association, a youth website, and educational publications that benefit more than 150,000 Hispanic students, parents, and educators on an annual basis.
As the premier Hispanic educational organization in the country, CHCI has created a pipeline for Latino youth from high school through college, graduate school, and on to the workforce. CHCI's extensive array of programs and services has an extremely successful record of creating effective American leaders.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Chief Financial and Administration Officer is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with financial management policies set by the CHCI Board of Directors. She/he serves as the lead advisor on compliance issues related to IRS, Sarbanes-Oxley and in partnership with the organization's legal advisor, all matters related to Congressional ethics and HLGOA. She/he directs and oversees all the financial activities of the organization, including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook, banking and insurance relationships.
In addition, under the leadership of the President & CEO, the Chief Financial and Administration Officer will define the processes and implement the infrastructure/systems needed to support substantial growth. S/he is responsible for building and managing effective and streamlined administrative/financial systems, including financial, accounting, legal, information technology (IT), human resources (HR), and physical infrastructure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the organization's fiscal function and performance.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new investment programs/strategies and regulatory action.
• Develops credibility by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the President and CEO, Board of Directors and other senior leadership in performing their responsibilities.
• Establishes credibility throughout the organization and with the Board of Directors as an effective developer of solutions to financial business challenges.
• Provides technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the organization.
• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Provides strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers, contracts and investments.
• Optimizes the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position.
• Develops a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism which includes maintaining minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Acts as an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the Corporation may enter.
• Enhances and/or develops implements and enforces policies and procedures of the organization that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.
• Serves as key leader on the organization's administrative processes including HR, payroll and benefits functions for all levels of staff.
• Evaluates the finance and HR team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations about CHCI's insurance coverage.
• Develops plans to implement and monitor information technology systems and infrastructure to ensure compliance and feasibility.
• Develops plans to ensure facility safety, security and soundness; Secures and directs maintenance services for the facility as required.
• Participates in the development of the organization's plans and programs as a strategic partner.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Educational and Professional Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance required. An advanced degree in Finance highly desirable.
• Current CPA designation.
• At least 10 to 15 years of related financial management and accounting experience in nonprofit, public, or private sectors. Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, budget and resource development.
• Minimum of five years progressive management experience in facilities administration and human resources.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft office products and general ledger programs for non-profits.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish-English) desirable but not required.
Analytical/Interpersonal Skills:
• A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, business judgment and strong operational focus.
• High ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
• A well organized, self-directed and team oriented individual
• Strong experience in contract negotiation with a variety of vendors.
• Must be able to work independently and cooperatively, promoting teamwork and individual responsibility as appropriate.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a clear balance between organizational needs (expenses) and fund development resources (revenues).
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Holley Waldron
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 2nd Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
Fax (202) 546-2143 or hwaldron@chci.org
Internships
CHCI Internships provide students hands on experience in the organization's mission of developing the next generation of Latino leaders, while honing their own leadership skills and making important career development connections.
Benefits
Interns at CHCI get to participate in key leadership development seminars and activities within CHCI's Public Policy Fellowship Program that runs from September through May and its Summer Congressional Internship Program from June through August. These are nationally-recognized programs offered to the best and brightest Latino youth from around the country. Seminar topics include Communicating with the Media, Public Speaking, Strategic Negotiations and Coalition Building, Challenging Stereotypes, Time and Stress Management, Financial Planning, Running for Office and Winning, Beyond Networking, Campaign Training, Tri-Caucus Orientation, The Built Environment and its Impact on Public Health, U.S. Immigration Policy: Prospects for the Future, Hispanic Opportunities in Federal Government, Advocacy, Lobbying and the Media in your Issue Campaign, New Generation of State Leaders in Maryland, among others.
All internship positions are unpaid, however a stipend for transportation will be granted.
Intern - Office of the President & CEO
Help manage correspondence, scheduling and travel arrangements as well as managing administrative support as needed. Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary; interaction with corporate executives, Members of Congress, their support staff, and various high-level government officials. The position will also produce various reports, meeting content materials, and provide logistical and administrative support to fundraising efforts.
Intern - Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Provide support on matters related to resource development, strategic planning and board governance. The position will also provide support for programmatic related functions.
Intern - Events Department
Provide logistical support during CHCI’s annual events such as the Public Policy Conference, Reyes of Comedy Night, and Gala. The CHCI Gala is the largest Annual Latino Event in Washington, D.C., therefore great attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills are required. Act as liaison for keynote speakers, Gala award recipients, Comedy night performers, and othe special guests as needed. Provide support with Regional fundraising events throughout the U.S. and make travel arrangements for invitees.
Intern - Human Resources Department
Provide support to the HR Manager. Help set up new HR information systems and update personnel files. Provide support with the restructuring process and rewrite job descriptions, employee handbook, and benefit orientation packets. Provide support with payroll and Benefit Administration. Help with employee survey and benchmarking process.
Intern - Communications and Marketing Department
Help draft, pitch and edit Press Releases and Media Advisories for CHCI programs, and events. Draft articles for CHCI Newsletter and other marketing collateral, as needed. Compose and maintain press lists and provide support for media at events as assigned. Edit new and existing marketing collateral for sponsorship and program outreach. Organize press packets for events. Help maintain CHCI’s Web site. Prepare and distribute daily clips for CHCI staff on Hispanic education, statistics, sponsors, competitors and other relevant topics. Catalog all media coverage.
Requirements
- College Graduate or pursuing a college degree
- Strong computer literacy is necessary
- Work a minimum of 30hrs/week
- Must multi-task and work well under pressure
- Excellent logistical and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be a self-starter and independent, who understands the need for detail
- Needs to be independent and a self-starter bilingual skills (Spanish-English) is a plus
- If participating in a school internship program, requirements for that program must be submitted
- Make a final presentation of your choice on how your newfound skills will help your career and personal goals
CHCI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Please send resume and cover letter indicating department preferences and availability dates to:
Holley Waldron
Human Resources
hwaldron@chci.org
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 2nd Street Washington N.E., DC 20002
Fax (202) 546-2143
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
CHCI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
