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American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. lists this Chief Financial Officer (Employment Horizons, Inc.) opportunity in cedar knolls, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company : Employment Horizons, Inc.
Location : Cedar Knolls, New Jersey
Employment Horizons, Inc.
The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Employment Horizons, Inc. to recruit the organization's Chief Financial Officer.
Founded in 1957, Employment Horizons, Inc . is a cornerstone of New Jersey's vocational service landscape, dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities and other vocational barriers to achieve self-sufficiency. Through comprehensive training and placement, Employment Horizons transforms lives by providing the dignity of work and fostering independence for hundreds of participants each year. The organization has a 65-plus-year legacy of excellence and CARF-accredited service quality.
Employment Horizons, Inc. manages a multi-site operational model to provide the following services: supported employment, vocational education, job training, job opportunities, fulfillment, packaging and assembly services, janitorial services, and staffing services. This model provides a highly diversified and self-sustaining revenue from commercial and federal revenue sources. The annual budget is $11.5 million.
Employment Horizons, Inc. is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on leader to serve as Chief Financial Officer. This critical leadership role serves as the Controller for the organization, providing strategic stewardship, operational oversight, and financial management to ensure long-term sustainability and compliance.
The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of a three-person leadership team, working collaboratively with the CEO and COO to provide coordinated strategic leadership for the organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer balances big-picturestrategic planning with tactical day-to-day execution. The successful candidate ensures compliance with financial standards, develops systems, processes, and controls that support organizational efficiency, and guides budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning. The Chief Financial Officer oversees day-to-day operations, implements policies and processes, and monitors financial and operational performance to advance organizational goals and long-term sustainability.
The Chief Financial Officer leads all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, grant tracking, and compliance activities to ensure the organization's long-term fiscal health. The role also oversees daily accounting and finance operations, strengthens policies and internal controls, and evaluates systems, technology, and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce risk. The CFO monitors financial and operational performance, develops analytical tools and reports, and uses data to support strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and long-range planning. Working closely with the CEO, Board, and staff across departments, the CFO provides financial guidance and fosters a culture of accountability, transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field, along with at least five years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience and two years of management experience; an MBA, MPA, or CPA is highly preferred. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, compliance, financial modeling, systems analysis, and tools such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, with nonprofit or mission-driven experience considered a plus. This individual should be an ethical, analytical, and collaborative leader with strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and technology skills who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on financial management.
The projected compensation for this position, based on education and experience, is $120,000 - $140,000 annually. Compensation is supplemented by a generous benefits package including medical, a 401(k) with employer match, PTO, sick leave, personal leave, holidays, tuition assistance, and a discretionary bonus. Relocation expenses are negotiable.
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Worksite address
cedar knolls, NJ, 07927, US
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