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11/23/2022
Chief Financial Officer
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation | Columbus, OH
About the Association:
Mission – Working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.
Founded in 1919, the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is a grassroots membership organization that is committed to helping our members achieve their best farm future. You can find us involved everywhere from events hosted by county Farm Bureaus to the halls of local, state and federal government; advocating for policy that supports the future of farming. For over a century, we have represented food, fiber and fuel producers at a local level and on a national scale. We offer our members exclusive access to resources, expertise and benefits that provide a variety of business solutions. We are focused on growing the next generation of farmers and producers in Ohio.
Position Summary:
As part of an intentional planned succession the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to work closely in a transition period with our current CFO to understand the mission, vision, strategic plan and goals of the organization; build relationships, define CFO responsibilities, learn the culture and identify urgent needs.
direct and oversee the financial management of the organization including timely, accurate and actionable financial data, business and industry insights, financial planning, reporting and summaries. Create forecasts for predicting future growth. Serve as a key influence in the development and execution of strategies that are designed for long-term growth, sustainability and risk management. Develop the annual operating budget while assisting with departmental supporting budgets, drive prioritization and funding of strategic and tactical initiatives based on the alignment with the organization's business plans and objectives. Provide oversight and leadership to financial analytics and insights, board reporting and presentation. Assess and quantify organization risks, develop and implement risk management strategies, monitor financial business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and oversee the financial management of the organization including timely, accurate and actionable financial data, business and industry insights, financial planning, reporting and summaries.
- Create forecasts for predicting future growth.
- Serve as a key influence in the development and execution of strategies that are designed for long-term growth, sustainability and risk management.
- Develop the annual operating budget while assisting with departmental supporting budgets, drive prioritization and funding of strategic and tactical initiatives based on the alignment with the organization's business plans and objectives.
- Provide oversight and leadership to financial analytics and insights, board reporting and presentation.
- Assess and quantify organization risks, develop and implement risk management strategies, monitor financial business performance.
Other Duties:
- Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
- Reviews the planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
- Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
- Works with the Executive Vice President and other leaders to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
- Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.
- Oversees investment of funds and works with investment bankers to raise additional capital required for expansion.
- Have a thorough understanding of business and tax structures for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
- Manage the policies and procedures that coincide with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for accounting to ensure an audit in compliance with GAAP.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in the role, candidates should:
- Possess excellent management, analytical and organizational skills.
- Be an effective communicator, both written and verbal.
- Be proficient in database and accounting application systems.
- The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge of a membership/trade organization and have a sincere interest in Ohio agriculture.
- A master's degree in business administration, accounting or finance is required.
- A CPA designation is preferred, and eight to ten years of financial management is required.
Compensation/Benefits:
The Ohio Farm Bureau offers a generous benefit package that includes a company vehicle, vacation, sick and personal time; nine observed holidays; a 401 k retirement plan with company match; three health plans to choose from, a company provided contribution to a health savings account, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; employee incentive plan, tuition reimbursement and bonus for employee referrals
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume by Dec. 20, 2022, at https://jobapply.page.link/7HZCT.
