Job Description
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at LifeWorks Austin summary:
The Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO) at LifeWorks leads the financial, administrative, and operational functions, including Finance, IT, and Housing Development. They ensure financial integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency while providing strategic leadership to executive management and the Board. The role includes overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, cybersecurity, property management, and long-term organizational sustainability in a multi-program nonprofit environment.
LifeWorks of
Austin, TX is looking for a
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer to join our
Executive team! The Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO) is responsible for leading the financial, administrative, and operational infrastructure of LifeWorks and its subsidiaries. This includes oversight of Finance and Accounting, Information Technology (IT), and Housing Development and Property Management. The CFAO ensures financial integrity, operational efficiency, organizational compliance, and long-term sustainability while providing strategic leadership and partnership to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Team, and the Board of Governors.
This
full time, exempt position earns a competitive rate ranging from $176,551.88-$192,932.99 depending upon experience. Benefits are also included, which consist of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 11 paid holidays per year; a premium-free employee medical plan with $100 per month HSA contribution (plus other affordable employee or family medical, dental, and vision options!); a retirement savings plan with 50% match on the first 6% of contributions, and much more!
RESPONSIBILITIES - Serves as a key member of the Executive Team, participating in organizational strategy, policy development, and long-term planning.
- Responsible for the hiring, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, and dismissal of direct reports, including senior leadership positions, in accordance with Agency policies and procedures. Ensure staff are informed, their activities are well coordinated, and they have the necessary resources to carry out their work.
- Provides financial leadership for the agency and its subsidiaries by:
- Developing and monitoring annual budgets, forecasts, capital plans, and business models.
- Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, audits, and tax filings; compliance with public and private funders; and adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Developing predictive models, dashboards, and financial analyses to guide executive decision-making and contract management.
- Serving as staff to the Finance Committee of the Board of Governors and advising on financial policies, procedures, and investment strategies.
- Provides executive oversight of IT to ensure cybersecurity, data privacy, system efficiency, and technology strategy alignment with organizational needs.
- Oversees the planning, development, and management of new housing projects and agency facilities, including:
- Conducting needs assessments, site acquisition, financing, and pro forma development.
- Overseeing design development, contractor/vendor management, construction, and lease-up activities.
- Managing project budgets, timelines, and controls to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
- Overseeing ongoing property management, facilities operations, maintenance, safety, and compliance with regulatory and funder requirements.
- Acts as a thought partner to the CEO, supporting organizational growth, sustainability, and innovation.
- Prepares and delivers clear, data-driven reports to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Governors to support governance and fiduciary oversight.
- Builds and sustains strong relationships with funders, auditors, regulators, and partners.
- Ensures their departments comply with all requirements outlined by funding sources, licensure and accrediting bodies, the program, and the agency. These requirements may pertain to data, paperwork, training, processes, and procedures, among other things.
- Represents their departments at leadership meetings as appropriate and communicates agency and leadership decisions to their team.
- Prepares for and actively participates in supervision meetings and all other required meetings or trainings.
QUALIFICATIONS - Requires a Bachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration, human resources, or related administrative field; and
- Requires 8+ years related experience; and
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management role; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience.
- Knowledge/experience with requirements of federal funding and GAAP requirements.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a multi-site, multi-program environment.
- Demonstrated success with complex capital projects or large-scale facilities management.
- Experience with nonprofit or government-funded organizations preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
ABOUT LIFEWORKS With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, young adults, and young parents, LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education, and workforce services. Our vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home, a sense of belonging, and the support to pursue a life they love.
We provide a full range of support services for vulnerable youth, ensuring that every young person has access to a safe home, the chance to heal, and opportunities to learn and work. Through innovative problem-solving, shared accountability, and evidence-based solutions, we are relentless in achieving real, sustainable, and measurable results for the clients we serve.
A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow professionally while making an immediate, lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in our community. Join us in building a future where every young person has the stability and support to thrive.
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Keywords:
financial leadership, budget management, administrative oversight, nonprofit management, property management, housing development, IT governance, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, strategic planning
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Immediate start,