<p>The Philadelphia Zoo</p> <p>Chief Financial Officer</p> <p>Reports to: Chief Executive Officer</p> <p>Department: Finance</p> <p>Classification/Status: FT, Exempt</p> <p>Who We Are:</p> <p>Philadelphia Zoo works to fulfill our mission as an animal care organization, as a resource to schools and families, and as an ark and advocate for endangered animals around the world.</p> <p>What makes the Zoo a unique place to work? Whether you are involved with caring for animals, educating our visitors or working in a behind-the-scenes position in administration, maintenance or garden services, all of our positions share our institutional mission, purpose, and core values.</p> <p>Who We Are Looking For:</p> <p>Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides financial leadership and stewardship. The CFO will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's financial health, enabling us to expand our impact and meet our mission. As a member of the executive team, the CFO is responsible for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the financial condition and prospects of the Zoo, and for identifying and analyzing strategies to ensure the Zoo achieves its financial and budgetary objectives both short- and long-term. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the management of the Accounting and Finance functions of the Zoo and its investment activities, and is for organizing, directing, and controlling the work of the finance department personnel in collecting, summarizing, and interpreting financial data for the use of the management team and Board of Directors, for managing payroll functions, cash management, and for conducting special financial analyses as required by management or the Board.</p> <p>The Chief Financial Officer plays three very important roles: (1) a steward, managing risk and preserving financial and investment assets, (2) an operator, running an efficient and effective financial operation and (3) a catalyst, helping to drive organizational strategy and execution to achieve financial goals across the Zoo.</p> <p>What You Will Do:</p> <p>Reasonable Accommodations Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.</p> <ul> <li>Financial Management and Reporting: Oversee all financial operations; Responsible for timely, accurate and relevant internal and external financial reports including budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. Oversee cash counting operations and controls. Responsible for maintaining a system of internal controls, including policies and procedures to safeguard the assets and ensure integrity of the financial reporting systems. Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and ensure financial integrity. The CFO is the primary Zoo relationship manager with its external accounting firm on audits and banks and other lenders, and with the banks and other financial advisers who manage the Zoo's endowment and other financial resources. </li><li>Non-Profit Accounting: Ensure that the Zoo's financial system and external reports are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for non-profit accounting principles (including fund accounting and proper allocation of restricted and unrestricted funds. Prepares financial statements for internal use that reflect the modified cash approach utilized by the Zoo for internal reporting. </li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting and Modeling: Develop and manage annual budgets, conduct financial forecasting, and provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Oversee the annual operations and capital budget process. Using a resilient approach, the CFO will develop financial modeling that evolves as the organization changes and responds to external events and strategic internal decisions. Develop and present, as required, longer-term financial models for annual, three-year or strategic plans that inform management and board decision making. All models should be adaptable to reflect intentional or unanticipated changes in the business. </li><li>Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports to the executive team and board of directors, and ensure compliance with all financial regulatory requirements (e.g., Form 990). </li><li>Donor Relations: Collaborate with the development team to support fundraising efforts and maintain strong relationships with donors. The CFO is ultimately responsible to ensure that records of the Development Department are accurate, timely and correctly reflected in the Zoo's books and records. </li><li>Leadership: Participates with the executive team and Board of Directors in annual and long-range strategic planning and takes a pro-active role within management in identifying financial requirements, risks, and options and presenting those to the CEO and the Board for decision. Leads and mentors the finance team, fostering a culture of responsiveness, collegiality, excellence and accountability in accordance with zoos values and policies. </li><li>Grant Management: Manage the Zoo's processes for grant management, including financial aspects of all applications, reporting, compliance, and building strong relationships with grantors. </li></ul> <p>What This Role Requires:</p> <ul> <li>Possesses a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration and have a strong understanding of GAAP nonprofit accounting and 501C3 entities. </li><li>Present 10+ years of progressively responsible experience, including service as a CFO or Controller in a nonprofit organization with previous CPA firm experience. </li><li>Have experience in investment management sufficient to oversee the Zoo's investment portfolio of cash and endowment funds. </li><li>Exhibit a leadership style emphasizing positive guest and employment engagement demonstrating empathy, actively listening, valuing employees and creating psychologically safe environment where all staff feel valued and respected </li><li>Build and sustain trust, foster adaptability and continuous learning self and teams. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Have strong skills in operational analysis, planning, budgeting, and forecasting, and cash management with a firm understanding of internal controls, decision analysis, financial technology, risk management and substantial experience in financial modeling and data analysis. </li><li>Have exceptional leadership and people skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively and play a leadership role within the executive team and with the Board. </li><li>Have excellent organizational, administrative and project management skills </li><li>Be effective at written and oral communication skills, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions, Physical, Medical & Additional Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Must successfully complete drug test and tuberculosis test prior to assuming position </li><li>Ability to life 15lbs </li><li>May require combination of sitting, standing, walking throughout the Zoo </li><li>Successful completion of a post-offer criminal and child abuse clearances </li><li>Credit record check prior to assuming position </li><li>Must be able to utilize the following equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier and printer.) </li></ul> <p>EEO Statement: The Philadelphia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, and that all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</p> <p>Traits We Are Looking For:</p> <ul> <li>High EQ </li><li>Effective listener </li><li>Respectful, fair and tactful </li><li>Curious and continuous learned </li><li>Collective under pressure </li></ul> <p>What We Can Offer You:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive Pay - We recognize talent and we pay to keep it </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision -While you have our back on the grounds, we cover yours' with health insurance </li><li>Annual Leave - We all need a break from time to time </li><li>401K - There will come a time, when you are ready to retire </li><li>Family membership pass with complimentary tickets - (Warning: You will become a celebrity amongst your friends once they hear you work for America's 1st Zoo) </li></ul> <p>Further Comments</p> <p>250000</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Interested applicants should submit an application on the Philadelphia Zoo website, by visiting https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3a170fe7-028b-4495-833f-df518cfad772&ccId=81367185_1790&type=JS&lang=en_US&jobId=559356</p> <p>The Philadelphia Zoo</p> <p>3400 West Girard Avenue</p> <p>Philadelphia , PA 19104</p> <p>Visit our website</p>