| Job Title: Chief Financial Officer | Branch or Department: Finance |
| Job Posting Title: | Reports to: Library Director and CEO |
| FLSA Status: Overtime Exempt | Supervises: Finance Director, Purchasing Manager, Accounting Manager, Compliance Manager |
| Benefits Classification: Full Time | Work Location: Administrative Headquarters |
| Job Grade: | Hours per Week: 40 (minimum) |
| Work Schedule: Set/Variable | Hour per year: 2080 |
| Revision Date: 4/20/2023 | Website: https://www.mymcpl.org/library-information/working-with-MCPL/employment-opportunities/work-with-us |
Culture Statement
Mid-Continent Public Library’s mission and internal values are reflected everyday through our people. We strive to provide customers with the best possible library experience through our commitment to exceptional customer service. We uphold the values of intellectual freedom: we ensure the free flow of information and ideas. We are fair: we know that every customer and co-worker may not need an identical solution to meet their needs but rather all customers and co-workers have access to all resources that meet their individual needs. We have integrity: we work to meet our Library’s mission with honesty and trust. It is both what we do and how we do it. We are diverse, equitable and inclusive: MCPL believes that a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization creates a more dynamic workplace and puts us in a place to better serve the community.
Position Overview
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the overall financial strategy, management, and compliance of the library’s budget and resources. This role is critical to the successful operation of the library, ensuring the efficient use of resources and the long-term financial stability of the organization. The CFO will work closely with the Library Director and other key stakeholders to develop and implement financial policies and plans that support the mission, values, and goals of MCPL.
Essential Functions
Financial Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy to support the library’s short-term and long-term goals.
- Advise the Library Director and Board of Trustees on all matters related to the library’s finances, including budgeting, financial planning, and risk management.
- Collaborate with other library leaders to ensure alignment between financial goals and the mission, vision, and values of the library.
Budget Development and Management
- Oversee the annual budget development process, including forecasting, planning, and analysis.
- Monitor and manage the library’s budget, ensuring that funds are allocated appropriately and in line with the library’s priorities.
- Prepare regular financial reports for the Library Director and Board of Trustees, highlighting key financial indicators and providing recommendations for improvement.
Financial Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate financial records and oversee regular audits to ensure the integrity of the library’s financial data.
- Develop and implement internal financial controls to safeguard library assets and minimize financial risk.
Resource Allocation and Procurement
- Work closely with library departments to ensure efficient and effective resource allocation.
- Oversee the library’s procurement and Request for Proposal processes, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and maximizing value for money.
Financial Communication and Collaboration
- Act as the primary liaison between MCPL and external financial stakeholders, including auditors, lenders, and regulatory agencies.
- Communicate complex financial information to a wide range of audiences, including library staff, parents, and community members.
- Foster a culture of financial transparency and accountability across the organization.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required Master’s degree or CPA certification is preferred.
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in financial management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role, preferably with a public entity and/or a multi-unit organization
- Advanced proficiency with Office 365 applications including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams required.
- Significant experience and proficiency with financial accounting and reporting software applications.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Job Knowledge
Expert knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements, particularly those related to public institutions.
Technology
Expert proficiency with Office 365 applications including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams required.
Expert proficiency with financial accounting and reporting software applications.
Communication
Advanced ability to provide financial information in varying formats and details geared toward the designated audience and their level of financial reporting literacy
All successful Senior Leadership Team Members at MCPL should demonstrate:
- Expert verbal, written, and discreet communication with management, coworkers, and the public in a clear, timely, and proactive manner.
- Ability to collaborate with other members of the Senior Leadership Team to effectively develop, adhere to, and work within the constructs of the library’s annual budget
- Expert ability to maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
- Expert knowledge of a public library’s mission and purpose, ability to provide clear expectations and direction, to manage competing priorities, to evaluate quality of work, and provide feedback and accountability.
- Expert knowledge of department processes and procedures, expert knowledge of Library Professional Ethics, advanced knowledge of the impact of decision-making on MCPL, and demonstrated mature judgment to make department-level/system level decisions.
- Expert proficiency in customer service skills through professional and collaborative interactions with internal and external customers.
- An Expert understanding of system-wide DEI initiatives in the organization, the impact of policies and procedures on DEI, and how DEI principles impact the workplace and library services.
MVR Requirement
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle for use in carrying out the duties of this position including transportation of materials and equipment (mileage reimbursed).
- Possesses the ability to drive MCPL vehicle according to company policy.
Work Environment
- (Indoor) Works primarily indoors with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and must have a reasonable tolerance for dust, mold, scents, allergens, and communicable diseases which enables the employee to handle library materials, work in older buildings and interact with coworkers and the public.
Essential physical abilities to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are:
Daily (greater than 50% of the time)
- Sitting
- Receiving Communication and Instructions (vision, reading, hearing)
- Using computer data entry tools – keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, scanner
Frequently (up to 50% of the time)
- Conveying Communication and Instructions (Speaking, writing)
- Receiving Communication and Instructions (vision, reading, hearing)
Occasionally (approximately 1-2 times per month)
- Standing (up to 1 hour at a time)
- Walking (even ground)
Rarely (1-5 times per year)
- Standing (more than 1 hour at a time)
- Lifting 1-10 pounds
- Lifting 11-25 pounds
- Lifting 26-40 pounds
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Any applicant requiring an accommodation should contact the Mid-Continent Public Library Human Resources Department at 816.836.5200.
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