Chief Financial Officer

Maui United Way has stayed vital to our community since 1945 for good reason: we know how to put the right people together with the right resources to make the right things happen. We are working to address Maui’s most vital needs through the impact areas of Education, Income (sustainability) and Health. Our goal is to bring people, organizations and our community together around a common cause, a common vision, and a common path forward. Maui United Way, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive community impact, seeks a skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer. As a vital team member, you will be crucial in advancing our mission to improve lives across Maui County.

Responsibilities

Primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all finance-related activities of the organization; Works with senior leadership team to establish major economic/financial objectives and policies for the organization; Develops, analyzes and interprets statistical and accounting information to assess operating results in terms of performance against budget, cash flow projections and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization; Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the executive team and the Board of Directors; Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts for each department; Institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures, and analysis and reports variances; Provide strategic financial leadership to ensure the fiscal health of Maui United Way; Develop and manage the annual budget, aligning financial plans with organizational goals; Ensures compliance with timely financial regulations, laws, and accounting standards; Key contributor to the development and execution of organizational strategic initiatives; Identify and manage financial risks, implementing effective controls; Work collaboratively with other departments to align financial strategies; Hires, develops, and leads staff; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field; Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial management role; Strong financial acumen and successful financial management track record; Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; Passion for the mission and values of United Way; Proven ability to remain objective, discrete and exercise common sense at all times

Nice to have

CPA or MBA preferred; Experience in the nonprofit sector is a plus