Careers

Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a pivotal role in managing the organization’s financial health, daily transactions, monthly reporting, annual audit, human resources, strategy, and vision, while also providing organization-wide leadership to ensure alignment with the Foundation's goals. The CFO reports directly to the President/CEO of the Kansas 4-H Foundation.

The Kansas 4-H Foundation is the 501(c)(3) fundraising arm for Kansas 4-H, the state’s largest positive youth development program, as well as Rock Springs Ranch, the state 4-H camp and conference center. The Foundation works with businesses, organizations, individuals and families who share a common desire to support a statewide effort of growing future leaders. Rock Springs Ranch is a 735-acre property located in the heart of the flint hills just 10 miles south of Junction City, Kansas, and is accredited by the American Camp Association.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Financial Management
  • Overseeing the organization’s financial cycle, from day-to-day transactions to financial reporting.
  • Manage financial risks and liabilities
  • Responsible for managing all external audit and reporting functions including audited financial statements, account reconciliation worksheets and information for annual 990 non-profit reporting. Works with external auditors to ensure correct and timely year-end closing and reporting.
  • Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and accounting standards
  • Lead the organization’s annual budget process and report to stakeholders.
  • Manage the organization's cash flow, investments and banking relationships.
  • Management of multiple account funding streams to include restricted and unrestricted funds
  • Making strategic decisions across all areas of the organization to include financial planning, risk management, and compliance
• Human Resources
  • Serve as liaison to Professional Employer Organization to administer employee payroll and benefits
  • Distribute 403(b) employee contributions at the end of each pay period
  • Manage the hiring process from recruitment to retention
  • Works with President/CEO to direct performance improvement plans, make salary adjustments and terminations 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and standards.
• Possess a current driver’s license, and have/maintain a good driving record
• Successful completion of criminal background check
• Preferred experience working in nonprofit organizations
• Preferred experience with human resource functions

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and resolve financial difficulties.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of efficiency, accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and outside constituents.
• Prior experience in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Expensify
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

• $90,000-$125,000
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including parental leave
• 403b retirement plan with employer contribution and matching
• Be a part of a positive and energetic work environment.
• As the largest positive youth development organization, we value continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Application and Interview Process

Email a resume and cover letter to Mindy Weixelman, President/CEO at [email protected]. After reviewing applications, qualified candidates will be contacted
for in-person interviews.