Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Job Livingston New Jersey USA,Management

The Colorado Health Foundation is pleased to announce the search for Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO), as our incumbent is retiring. Reporting to the CEO, the CFAO focuses on:

Serving as an executive member of the Foundation’s leadership team, as a key advisor to the CEO, Board and Foundation staff, and as an impassioned ambassador of the Foundation’s mission.

Developing effective strategies and identifying opportunities to maximize organizational impact that directly support the mission of the Foundation.

Providing effective stewardship of the Foundation’s resources through operational excellence and efficiency.

Leading and managing functions responsible for investments, accounting, human resources, grantmaking operations, technology and facilities.

Advising the Board, CEO and the leadership team of strategies related to risk management and identifying potential risks to the Foundation and its mission.

The CFAO is a key member of the Foundation’s executive and leadership teams and integral to the effective functioning of our 15-person Board of Directors. The CFAO provides a strategic voice and valued perspective to the CEO, the Board, the leadership team, all staff members and external partners. We look to the CFAO as a strategic leader, mentor, functional expert and risk manager.

Traditionally, the CFAO, in addition to daily responsibilities, has led strategic, long-term projects that affect the successful execution of our mission (e.g. new building design and construction, external partnerships, investment strategy changes, overseeing major operational advancements in technology and business processes).

The CFAO has management and mentoring responsibility for 24 staff through the following direct reporting relationships:
Chief Investment Officer, Controller and Chief Compliance Officer, Senior Director of Grantmaking Operations, Senior Director of Human Resources and Senior Director of IT and Facilities. In addition, the CFAO is expected to serve as a senior Foundation ambassador connecting with others in Colorado and beyond including peers in other grantmaking organizations, leaders from civic, business, academic and professional contexts, and others with health or community interests that overlap those of the Foundation.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as an executive member of the leadership team, contributing to strategy and execution.

Advises the Board, leadership, and staff on financial opportunities and operational best practices.

Ensures fiduciary responsibility and compliance with financial, tax-exempt, and investment regulations.

Oversees budgeting, resource allocation, and financial reporting to support strategic objectives.

Keeps the Board informed of operational issues and organizational risks.

Ensures HR, grantmaking operations, IT, facilities, and investment practices encompass best practices in governance and risk management and align with the organization's mission and goals.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Our mission is to improve the health of Coloradans, and our work is guided by three cornerstones:

We serve Coloradans who have less power, privilege and income, and prioritize Coloradans of color who are disproportionately impacted by systemic and historic barriers that stand in the way of health and well-being.

We do everything with the intent of creating health equity.

We are informed by the community and those we exist to serve.

We seek candidates who are deeply committed to our mission and cornerstones, excel in navigating ambiguity and change, and proactively identify opportunities to drive our work forward while staying engaged in daily responsibilities. Ideal candidates will integrate our principles into all aspects of their work, applying strategic thinking, systems analysis, and an understanding of complexity, adaptive strategy, worldviews and power dynamics.

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CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate to become CFAO will be an innovative leader with operational expertise and a commitment to effective management and leadership. We seek candidates who are highly regarded by peers and capable of leading best practices, not merely adopting them. The most compelling prospects will offer:

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