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The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching is a private exempt operating foundation (501c3) founded in 1905 by Andrew Carnegie, whose mission is to catalyze transformational change in education so that every student has the opportunity to lead a healthy, dignified, and fulfilling life. Over the last century, the Foundation’s work has had a profound and positive impact, including creating the Carnegie Unit (the credit hour), TIAA-Cref, Pell Grants, ETS, the Flexner Report (shaping U.S. medical education), the Carnegie Classifications, and Improvement Science. Today, the Foundation is focused on two intersecting fronts with strong connections to our legacy: transforming the American high school and evolving postsecondary education into a more effective engine for social and economic mobility.
Position Purpose
The Foundation is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) to oversee the finance function and ensure the Foundation’s financial health and sustainability. Reporting to the President, the CFO oversees financial tax and management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, investments, grants and contracts administration, accounting and budgeting software, risk management and compliance.
Essential Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Leadership
Works closely with the President, senior leadership and the Board to develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals.
Sets a financial vision, develops processes, policies, and implements systems to support the Foundation’s long-term financial health.
Oversees the budgeting process in collaboration with program leaders. Sets targets and allocates resources to achieve the highest impact. Develops metrics to evaluate impact.
Accounting/Treasury
Leads the annual audit, tax filings, and compliance requirements. Manages the auditors and reports to the Board’s Audit committee. Ensures that the Foundation is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Oversees financial operations, ensuring strong internal controls and adherence to financial reporting practices and all applicable federal and state regulations, including ERISA, IRS, and DOL requirements.
Designs and maintains policies and reports for senior leadership and the Board on cash position, liquidity and reserves, and promotes a high standard of care for funds and prudent risk management.
Investments
Works with the Foundation’s investment advisor and the Board’s Finance Committee to manage the Foundation’s endowment and ensure compliance with the Investment Policy Statement.
Proactively monitors the portfolio’s performance and capital market conditions to provide timely relevant information to senior leadership and the Board.
Coordinates performance reporting and ad-hoc reporting for Board presentations with the investment advisor.
Reviews the Investment Policy Statement annually with the advisor to recommend needed changes to the Board’s Finance Committee.
Grants and Contracts Administration
Oversees grants administration. Works closely with program leadership and the finance team to draft grant proposals that are fiscally sound and strategically aligned. Monitors the progress of grant deliverables and spend rate. Provides timely progress reports to senior leadership and grantors.
Oversees contract administration. Works closely with program leadership to draft contracts, MOUs, and other binding agreements with external parties. Monitors contract deliverables and spend rates. Provides timely reports to senior leadership.
Executes contracts on behalf of the Foundation, up to $250K.
Team leadership and management
Hires, develops, and manages the finance team, maintaining a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and ethical behavior.
Communicates deliverables and develops performance metrics to foster a culture of collaboration and accountability
Reviews and streamlines processes to optimize performance
Provides mentorship and coaching to individual finance team members, fostering their career and professional development.
Board and Partner Relations
Reports to the Board of Trustees and serves as the main point of contact for members of the Finance and Audit Committees.
Manages relationships with external partners (funders, collaborators), continuously improving communication and strengthening feedback loops to increase effective collaboration.
Communicates complex financial information with clarity and precision, with the ability to tailor messages to best suit the audience and occasion.
Required Education & Experience
At least one of the following credentials/degrees: CPA, masters in accounting, and/or MPA/MBA with a focus in accounting.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management, with at least 5 years of leadership experience working in a nonprofit organization.
At least 3 years of experience overseeing an audit for a nonprofit organization.
Experience with leading process change, and the selection and implementation of software management and tools
Demonstrated experience managing a team of finance professionals
Demonstrated experience working with third party providers such as auditors and investment services providers.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of investments, portfolio management, asset allocation, and performance monitoring.
Comprehensive knowledge of financial strategy, planning, analytics, treasury, investments, GAAP accounting, internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
Ability to collaborate with leadership to design and implement financial systems that support strategic objectives.
Experience with drafting and reviewing grant proposals, MOUs, contracts and other binding agreements.
Strong leader and manager with skills in recruiting, motivating, mentoring, evaluating, and retaining talent to build high-performing teams. Ability to work through people and maintain a culture of accountability.
Knowledge of change management frameworks and methodologies. Highly skilled in planning and executing strategies that guide teams through transitions.
High degree of professional and ethical integrity.
Ability to effectively communicate complex information through written, verbal, and visual formats. Skill in tailoring financial presentations to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and comprehension.
Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with external financial stakeholders – balancing assertiveness with diplomacy to achieve favorable outcomes in financial negotiations.
Compensation & Benefits
- The salary range for this position is between $240,000 - $300,000 annually
- Benefits include full medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance, as well as employer subsidized flexible spending plans
- A retirement savings plan, including employer contributions of up to 12% of base pay after one year of service
- Generous time-off benefits and 8 weeks of paid parental leave
- Matching Gift program to benefit charitable organizations
- Educational Assistance to further your professional development
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health Mission HillWorker Type:
RegularJob Summary:
Responsible for supporting growth and strategic initiatives for merger and acquisition (M & A) transactions. Provides support across all phases of the M & A life cycle, with particular responsibility on qualitative, financial and valuation analyses. This role serves as a member of the strategy and development team and will be part of a team driving growth and strategic initiatives providing transactional support across all quantitative and financial phases of the M&A life cycle for the organization’s transactions.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides analytical financial, and valuation modeling expertise on the evaluation of growth initiatives, including de novo service line opportunities, acquisitions, partnerships, divestitures and other growth opportunities.
- Understands and contributes to all transaction legal documents in partnership with senior team members and legal partners.
- Supports cross-functional teams in key areas of the transaction including financial analysis, due diligence, review of transaction documents, and transition and integration planning.
- Communicates with and prepares transaction deliverables for key internal and external stakeholders.
- Works in a matrix organization and promotes teamwork within and across the organization by maintaining positive relationships and utilizing effective problem-solving skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's Degree
EXPERIENCE
- Three years’ experience in the areas of: strategic project management and/or mergers and acquisitions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- None
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
EmployeeDepartment:
TreasuryScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Name: Jr. Systems Engineer
Reports to: Client Technology Manager
Location/Type: Hybrid, Stamford, CT
Type: Full-Time Hourly, Non-Exempt
Atlas Technica's mission is to shoulder IT management, user support, and cybersecurity for our clients, who are hedge funds and other investment firms. Founded in 2016, we have grown 100% year over year through our uncompromising focus on service.
We value ownership, execution, growth, intelligence, and camaraderie. We are looking for people who share our Core Values , thrive, and contribute to this environment while putting the customer first. At Atlas Technica, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and great perks to our global Team. We strive to maintain a professional yet friendly environment while promoting professional and career development for our Team Members. Join Atlas Technica now!
We are seeking a Jr. Systems Engineer to join our rapidly growing organization. This is a highly technical role providing excellent career development opportunities for the successful candidate. You will be working with Systems Engineers and Sr. Systems Engineers in a very collaborative environment which allows for very quick technical growth. This position is classified as a 100% dedicated onsite role reporting to a client's office in Stamford. A great opportunity to join a financial industry focused MSP and become a dedicated onsite junior systems engineer at one of our high-profile customers. You will be an extension of Atlas Support Team on premises with the client and directly supporting their user base and infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Perform IT Support services to users onsite
- Use of a ticketing system to manage support queries
- Maintain documentation and comply with rules and guidelines of the organization
- Adherence to strict change control procedures
Requirements:
- The ideal Jr. Systems Engineer will possess at least 1 year of IT Experience (Desktop Support, Systems Engineering, Systems Administration)
- End User Support / Desktop Support: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, desktop, and mobile device troubleshooting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, responsibility, and follow-through
- Support of primarily Microsoft 365 stack (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Intune, Azure AD)
- Systems Administration: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server Platforms as well as Active Directory, Group Policy
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
- Periodic travel to customer office locations within the metropolitan area will be required
- The candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job, which include but are not limited to, the following; must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs; stand/sit for extended periods of time; push/pull; climb stairs; stoop, kneel or crouch; use fingers/hands to handle or feel; reach above head or below knee level; and the ability to work around machinery and material handling equipment.
Desirable Qualities:
- Financial industry experience including familiarity with market vendor applications: Bloomberg, Thompson Reuters, FactSet, CapIQ
- Experience working in an MSP environment
- Support of Sophos or similar product for endpoint threat management
- Basic understanding of virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
- Experience utilizing the ConnectWise suite of products
- Experience with vendors such as Google Workspace, Box, Dropbox, Duo, Okta, AirWatch
Atlas Technica is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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