Volunteer CFO /Board Treasurer Needed at Anything Helps

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Position Overview: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Treasurer at Anything Helps is a non-paid board position with a one-year term, extendable for an additional year. This role is crucial in managing the financial operations and ensuring the financial health of the organization. The CFO/Treasurer oversees financial aspects to support Anything Helps' mission of providing longitudinal case management services to homeless and recently housed individuals in Washington.

Organization Background: Anything Helps, formed in June 2021, is a Washington 501(c)3 non-profit focused on longitudinal case management for individuals experiencing homelessness. The organization has established contracts and community partnerships to secure funding and provide essential services that create and clear paths to stability for people experiencing homelessness in Pierce, Snohomish and King counties.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Oversight and Reporting:

   • Establish and maintain an accounting and reporting process for ongoing projects.
   • Review bank records and create detailed reports of income and expenses for 2022 and 2023.
   • Ensure accurate accounting of business expenses and separate any personal expenses.

2. Compliance and Risk Management:

   • Submit necessary tax returns and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local financial requirements.
   • Collaborate with legal counsel to submit forms required to maintain non-profit status.

3. Strategic Financial Planning:

   • Develop a financial model to project finances over the next year and beyond, considering the FCS (Foundational Community Supports) reimbursement schedule and anticipated workload.
   • Document how staff salary expenses will be covered based on the overhead allowed by FCS.

4. Budgeting and Forecasting:

   • Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure financial strategies align with the organization’s goals.
   • Provide accurate forecasting and financial modeling to support strategic planning and decision-making.

5. Board Engagement:

   • Present financial statements and reports to the Board at regular intervals.
   • Educate and inform the Board about financial responsibilities and ensure resolutions are carried out.

Qualifications:

• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial management role, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Strong knowledge of non-profit financial management and reporting standards.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online preferred.

Key Programs: The CFO will oversee financial reporting related to the following programs. No prior experience or working knowledge is required to fulfill the duties of the CFO/Treasurer role.

• Foundational Community Supports (FCS): A Medicaid Waiver program that assists individuals experiencing chronic homelessness with attaining housing and maintaining Permanent Housing.
• Governor's Opportunity for Supportive Housing (GOSH): A state program that assists individuals re-entering the community from institutions secure and stabilize in housing.
• Supportive Outreach: Providing on-site services to the housed and unhoused communities within homeless encampments.
• Micro-Case Management: Breaking down social work into manageable tasks for volunteers to make a tangible impact towards ending homelessness in their communities.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact Mark Garrett at 206-930-5144 or via email at mark@anything-helps.org.

This role requires a commitment to the mission of Anything Helps and a dedication to ensuring financial transparency and sustainability. By joining the team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting efforts to end homelessness in your community.

Contact Information: Mark Garrett
Board Chair, Anything Helps
Phone: 206-930-5144
Email: mark@anything-helps.org

For more information about Anything Helps, please visit Anything Helps.