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Chief Financial Officer

R-0120 Reference# xx84525575010

Posting Date: March 25, 2025

Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Positi Position: Chief Financial Officer

Reports to the President, AIDB

Talladega, Alabama

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our employees are among the organizations’ most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day. The right candidate for this job will have a passion for working with students, clients, and colleagues to ensure their limitless possibilities.

Without the strength of our business services team, we would not be able to provide the industry-leading services and education we are known for. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer to oversee all of AIDB’s finance and accounting operations. As Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for all Finance and Accounting, Purchasing and Warehouse, Financial Operations, Budgeting, Contract Management and Payroll for AIDB. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing complex budgets, tracking planned and unexpected spending, and making recommendations based on financial data. The Chief Financial Officer is directly responsible to the President for the administration and management of all phases of the financial operation of AIDB, including the receipt and disbursement of all funds, budgetary control, accounting services, financial planning and reporting, investment of idle funds, purchasing, financial auditing, and payroll. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, you will make it your mission to streamline our finance and accounting, budgeting and reporting processes and ensure compliance with all state and federal laws.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Education Administration, or related field, or

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Education Administration, or related field and Professional Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant.

A minimum of ten years’ documented successful work experience in executive level positions such as business director, treasurer, controller, or chief financial officer for a public agency, institution or private business.
A minimum of five years’ experience in education finance, budgeting, personnel, and fund accounting.
A minimum of five years’ experience in working with a wide range of professionals in planning, coordinating and directing the administration and management of all phases of the financial operations of an organization.
Demonstrated experience working with outside auditors on an organization’s finances and reporting obligations under state and federal laws.
Demonstrated ability to manage finances of a multi-million dollar manufacturing enterprise.
A sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB evaluation system must be obtained within the first thirty (36) months of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in working with diverse revenue sources including gifts and endowments, and external funding from government (federal and state) agencies, private foundations, and corporations.
Earned Master’s Degree and Professional Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant.
Experience working with a governing board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Financial Officer will have supervisory responsibility for the Assistant Chief Financial Officer, the Controller and the following departments and operations: Finance and Accounting, Purchasing and Warehousing Financial Operations, Contract Management, Budgeting and Payroll
The CFO will work closely with other AIDB administrators and staff to provide the services required for the education and physical well-being of the students and clients served by AIDB.
Serve as Treasurer for the Board of Trustees, including reporting the financial condition of AIDB to its Board of Trustees and other governmental agencies as requested by the President.
Makes recommendations to the President for finance and accounting policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal laws.
Develop and administer budgets, including control, analysis and revision, and reports to the President projections of revenues and expenditures on a monthly basis.
Responsible for preparing and overseeing all annual state auditing requirements
Analyze, project and monitor budget allocations and expenditures based on a financial plan, including revenues, expenditure and investments.
Communicate consistently financial information to the President’s staff to keep them constantly informed and within annual budget constraints or approved variances.
Prepares and maintains long-term financial forecasts for all of AIDB’s funds.
Monitor both short and long-term internal and external financial and operational developments to ensure that forecasts are current and accurate.
Contribute to AIDB’s strategic objectives by assisting administrators and department heads in conducting financial analysis of current and proposed activities.
Monitor cash reserves to provide maximum practical protections.
Ensure the timely collection of all accounts receivable.
Coordinate the purchasing activates of AIDB, including contract management.
Work cooperatively with others, including the Office of Institutional Advancement, the legislature, external agencies, etc. to enhance revenues and the fiscal security of AIDB.
Provide leadership to staff for programs and departments assigned.
Maintain professional competence in areas of responsibilities.
Provide detailed accounts of moneys received and disbursed in advance of regular meetings of the Board of Trustees and at such other times as the Board or President may request.
Other essential duties as assigned by the President

SALARY:$130,000 - $200,000Scale A1 Rank 01

260 Days

Direct deposit required.

This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

BENEFITS:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

Alabama State TRS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Options Available

Paid Time Off

13 Paid Holidays

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: April 25, 2025

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application