Assistant CFO

We are looking for an experienced financial leader to help guide the organization’s fiscal strategy and support long-term operational strength in Toledo, Ohio. This role partners closely with senior leadership to oversee core finance activities, strengthen compliance, and provide insight that informs business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to budgeting, reporting, revenue oversight, and internal controls while fostering accountability and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction for financial operations, ensuring strong stewardship of organizational resources and alignment with broader business objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial review processes to deliver accurate reporting and support informed planning.
• Oversee accounting, cash management, accounts payable, billing, collections, and financial counseling activities through effective team leadership.
• Monitor revenue performance and receivables, including bad debt forecasting and reserve analysis, to improve cash flow and financial visibility.
• Prepare financial reports and key analyses for executive leadership and board-level finance discussions.
• Coordinate audit activities and maintain compliance with regulatory, accounting, and internal control standards.
• Establish measurable performance goals for finance-related departments and drive initiatives that improve service quality and operational efficiency.
• Partner with organizational leaders on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and financial decision-making across the business.
• Coach and develop finance team members while promoting an ethical, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in finance, accounting, or corporate financial management, preferably in a senior-level role.
• Strong knowledge of annual budgeting, financial forecasting, month-end close, and financial reporting practices.
• Experience managing revenue cycle functions, including billing, collections, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Familiarity with audit coordination, internal controls, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial systems such as Great Plains Accounting.
• Background in grant accounting and the ability to manage multiple funding and reporting requirements accurately.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, communicate insights clearly, and support executive-level decision-making.