CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

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.
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.

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.

For more information regarding qualifications and opportunities please contact:
Holley Waldron
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 2nd Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
Fax (202) 546-2143 or hwaldron@chci.org