Chief Of Staff
• Advise the Founder & CEO and other key members of the leadership team on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, financial priorities, and policy matters. Serve as the management liaison to the board finance committee, effectively communicating and presenting critical financial matters to the Founder.• Oversee, direct, and organize the organization's finance and general operations.• Work alongside the Founder & CEO to deepen the culture & values of the organization through excellent human resources policies, procedures, and practices. • Represent the organization externally, as necessary, particularly in public advocacy, technology, and facility negotiations. • Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures. • Ensure Connections Homes’ is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the Founder & CEO, and Board of Directors. • Improve administrative and operational accounting services including grants management, payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing/expense tracking. • Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the public. • Produce regular reporting materials for the Founder & CEO’s use in keeping the Board of Directors informed of activity and outcomes in the state. • Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of finance, human resources, and operations team members, and State Executive Directors. • Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and commitment to quality. •Ensure team members receive timely and appropriate training and development. •Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and create annual performance appraisal rhythm.. Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality individuals.
