Finance Officer

Southwest Coalition, Inc., is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead our finance department, a vital role that will shape the course of our organization’s growth. As the CFO, you will be entrusted with supporting our overarching vision and business goals by designing and directing effective financial strategies to ensure we meet all our ambitious goals! Your responsibilities extend beyond the realm of finance, blending into business strategy and organizational structure development.

The Opportunity

The Finance Officer will report directly to the Integrator (President) and the leadership team, the CFO will be accountable for analyzing day-to-day operations of the company to determine the best avenues for budgeting and spending, and will review company performance to best project company goals to promote growth. While overseeing and directing the finance operations of $1.5M in non-profit programs with 40+ staff, the CFO will have responsibility for leading and managing all our regional accounting and finance needs from the El Paso office. The CFO will possess strong financial acumen, enabling them to serve as a partner, coach, and manager to other departmental leaders responsible for playing a role in the organization’s success.

The ideal candidate will enjoy:

• Our unique model: In addition to our programs to build a Culture of Life in the Southwest, we also strive to provide expert healthcare to ensure that women have a life-affirming alternative through pre-natal and post-natal healthcare, education, and material support.
• Our culture: At Southwest Coalition, we offer a more relaxed working environment, catering to the needs of our employees and establishing a family-like feel, leading by example to help moms the heroes by offering in-house childcare for staff and supporting breastfeeding in the workplace.
• Being an innovator: With the merger of two non-profit organizations and expansion of multiple social enterprises, you will be part of a ground-breaking new venture on the new frontline of the pro-life movement in post-Roe America.

The Company

Southwest Coalition, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation focused on restoring reverence for the sanctity of human life and natural womanhood across the Southwest through a coalition of nonprofit social enterprises in line with Catholic and Biblical teaching, including our Guiding Star Southwest women’s medical centers, The Lily Pad Maternity Home, our Her Care Connection outreach and mobile medical bus, and Coalition for Life ministries.

Our Core Values

Our organization is going through an exciting phase of growth and transition, and we’re pioneering a new model in the non-profit and pro-life space. Therefore, the successful candidate must embody our core values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, and demonstrating Heart. A high level of flexibility, adaptability, and an enjoyment of entrepreneurial growth are crucial in this position.

• Humble: Lack entitlement and ego, be respectful and flexible, don’t take yourself too seriously, set others up for success even at a potential loss for yourself.
• Hungry: Have an unrelenting hunger to change the world, taking initiative fueled by a boldly optimistic hope and entrepreneurial growth mindset.
• Smart: Strong emotional intelligence understanding the impact of your words and actions on others, inviting vulnerable communication and healthy conflict.
• Heart: Be compassionate, prayerful, and empathetic with a sincere desire to truly see and know others through a reverence for life and natural womanhood.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic plan with executive team to support short and long-term growth and financial goals.
• Oversee audits and filings of multiple entities including our nonprofit incorporation, LLCs, and Registered Series, including applicable taxes, payroll, etc. in both Texas and New Mexico.
• Prepare and forecast budgets for 90 days, 1 year, 3 years and 10 years and plan for flexibility and adjustments at quarterly meetings.
• Work with leaders in all departments to ensure that revenue streams are analyzed and optimized for the continuous growth of the company.
• Work with medical operations for medical billing and coding to analyze and optimize insurance revenue within the scope of our mission.
• Work with social operations to analyze and optimize grants and state reimbursement programs.
• Work with marketing and outreach departments to analyze and optimize fundraising goals.
• Establish healthy internal and external relationships by collaborating with the leadership team to lead Southwest Coalition to continued success.
• Create job descriptions and collaborate with the leadership team to evaluate potential candidates
• Develop, oversee, and continually refine core processes within the finance team
• Create and manage a comprehensive finance team scorecard
• Report to the leadership team on a regular basis, at least weekly, with updates and performance assessments
• Evaluate the performance of direct reports through bi-monthly 1-1 meetings and quarterly discussions
• Preside over weekly 90-minute Level 10 Meetings with the marketing team and attend similar meetings with the leadership team
• Administer management of any finance staff and contractors

Familiarity with and the ability to operate within the EOS entrepreneurial operating system framework is essential. You will use provided EOS training to provide effective Leadership, Management, and Accountability for your team. If you are a leader who can distinguish between and manage multiple entities and account, and if you thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment, we would like to meet you. Apply now and take the lead in driving our marketing efforts.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Positive, friendly and caring attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Ability to thrive in fast paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Advanced understanding of operating standard business equipment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, including Gmail, G-Drive, Google Calendar, Google Docs and Google Sheets
• Minimum 60 words per minute typing speed with accuracy
• Be willing to travel to and from different locations
• Ability to lift more than 20lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Driver’s License Required