Chief Financial &
Administrative Officer
Position Description
Horton’s Kids is a community-based organization working to drive positive change in the lives of 500 children in grades K – 12 living in two of the most under-resourced communities in southeast Washington, DC – Wellington Park and Stanton Oaks. These communities are home to children and families with big dreams and the potential needed to achieve them. However, decades of disinvestment and systemic racism have created unfair barriers to access for these families. Horton’s Kids works to remove these barriers and even the playing field by providing comprehensive academic, social- emotional, health and wellness, and family engagement supports.
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer Overview:
The Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO) will play a crucial role in Horton’s Kids’ impact and sustainability by being part of the organization’s executive leadership team and serving as a crucial thought partner for the Executive Director on all financial, operational, human capital, and strategic decisions. The CFAO leads all aspects of the non-fundraising, back-office support functions including: accounting, finance, human capital, IT, facilities & equipment, risk management & legal, and general business operations. The position has three full-time direct reports – Sr. Manager of Human Resources, Manager of Accounting & Administration, and Facilities & Equipment Coordinator. The position also oversees an outsourced accounting vendor, outsourced IT support company, a local IT support contractor, our HR PEO, and various interns or fellows as needed.
Operations Department Overview:
Over the last several years, Horton’s Kids’ operations have matured from a team of 1 to a team of 4 as the budget and headcount doubled. We have been on a DEI journey for several years and have done a lot of work to build an inclusive and vibrant workplace culture. Despite great strides, there is still work to be done and next incumbent will have the chance to make and execute several large projects. HK is in the early stages of a multi-million dollar, multi-year CAPEX project that will be overseen by the next CFAO. They will also oversee the organization’s move into the new space, further maturation of its IT strategy, and continue to support the organization on its journey toward being a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and culture.
Who Should Apply:
Anyone can apply, and Horton’s Kids is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a more inclusive and equitable organization. The person who would excel most at this role is someone who can both dream big and bring that vision into reality. You are both a strategic and a creative thinker. You are a whiz at finance, you like excel, you thrive at visualizing and communicating complex financial data for non-financial audiences. You like to communicate, whether it is updating the board or its committees, major funders, or keeping internal communications running well. You are not new to IT, HR, and facilities management, but you are comfortable overseeing staff and contractors who have expertise in these areas. You are a collaborator with high emotional intelligence. You thrive at conquering challenges, solving problems, and you care about social and racial justice. If that sounds like you, please apply following the instructions provided below.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management
- Oversee accounting controls, coordination of financial reporting, and the annual audit
- Oversee and coordinate the preparation and development process of the ~$5M annual budget
- Manage organizational expenses to ensure grant compliance and positive financial outcomes and provide monthly budget updates to all staff
- Supports the ED and the finance & audit committee of the board of directors with reporting by leading quarterly meetings of the committee and presenting at each quarterly board meeting
- Oversee the allocation and management of nearly $2M in annual restricted funding
- Oversee the organization’s annual audit support and filing of the annual 990 tax return and all other state and local governmental reporting
- Manage the continued refinement of our Finance Dashboard reporting module
- Manage the finances of a ~$4M capital expenditure project currently in beginning stages
Human Resources
- Oversee all human resource functions including hiring, onboarding, performance appraisals, offboarding, benefits, payroll, professional development, and all other human capital functions
- Oversee ongoing organizational infrastructure including maintaining the org chart, strategic planning, job descriptions, succession planning, equitable hiring practices, and high- engagement management practices
- Maintain and drive continuous improvement of HK’s workplace culture by executing annual surveys, small group discussions, and 1-1 stay interviews to keep your finger on the pulse of HK’s culture and develop collaborative solutions to improve
- Maintain and update employee handbook, operational SOPs, and organization policies
Technology & Facility Management
- Oversee the management of all of Horton’s Kids facilities, vehicles, FF&E, and computer and tech equipment or the entire organization
- Ensure that routine and non-routine maintenance is completed with all of HK facilities, vehicles, and equipment monthly, quarterly, and annually
- Manage tech support vendor and tech temp to ensure adequate support for our staff
- Manages acquisition of new equipment, vehicles, or real estate and tangible
- Manage HK’s logistics including basic needs deliveries, office or storage moves, acquisition of new FF&E or equipment, and ensure all items are tracked and inventoried properly
General Business Management
- Oversee HK’s legal supports including both paid and pro bono legal teams assigned to various projects or functional areas of HK’s work
- Oversees all postage, courier, deliveries, and logistics
- Manages all risk management and compliance including government reporting, registrations, ensuring we are properly insured, and minimizes risk and exposure for HK
- Manage function and flow of the office, stocking of supplies, kitchen,
Essential Experience and Competencies
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; Master’s degree or MBA a plus; SHRM-SCP or equivalent, CPA, CFM or PMP all a
- At least 10 years of professional experience, including extensive financial experience preferably in non-profit financial
- Ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team with varying levels of experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High attention to detail, accountability and ownership
- Ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously
- Capacity to take initiative and lead projects from beginning to end
- Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for social justice and equity for children
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
Horton’s Kids offers a generous benefits package including vacation days, holiday breaks, personal time, parental leave, flexible hours and telework options, employer-matched retirement, mobile phone allowance, monthly wellness allowance, employer-paid health benefits, and more.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, salary expectations, and the answers to three brief questions at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/18417c8df64d45578f541caf61717fc9
Any offers made to candidates will be contingent upon undergoing standard screening requirements including an FBI background check, DC background check, Child Protection Register check and TB test. Must be 18 or older to apply. Horton’s Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Horton’s Kids provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
