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Why United Way of Central Florida?United Way of Central Florida (UWCF) mobilizes the caring power of the community to advance the common good in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties. Through strong partnerships with local organizations, donors, and volunteers, we work to improve lives and create lasting change across four impact areas: youth opportunity, financial security, healthy community and community resiliency.Joining UWCF means being part of a collaborative, purpose-driven organization committed to integrity, measurable outcomes, and community impact. Based in Lakeland, FL, we offer a dynamic professional environment with deep community roots and a high quality of life.About the RoleUnited Way of Central Florida is seeking a CFO/Vice President of Financeto lead the organization’s financial operations and planning. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, internal controls, and process efficiency.The CFO serves as a key advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors and plays a central role in maintaining financial stability and operational effectiveness, while offering strategic insights and recommendations that drive long-term success. The CFO partners with department heads and executives to align financial priorities with the organization’s mission.&nbsp; In a small, resource-conscious environment, this role requires both strategic oversight, as well as tactical financial management.&nbsp; The successful person in this capacity will possess outstanding interpersonal, communication and follow-thru skills, experience managing vendor relationships, and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.&nbsp; This is an in-office position in Lakeland, FL.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial reporting, and compliance.</li><li>Ensure adherence to GAAP, IRS regulations, and nonprofit financial standards.</li><li>Manage day-to-day functions: accounts payable, receivables, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, and donor processing.</li><li>Lead annual audit preparation and IRS Form 990, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Strengthen vendor and contract management, focusing on cost-effectiveness and risk mitigation.</li><li>Proactively identify and lead process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and performance excellence.</li><li>Provide timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis to the CEO and Finance Committee.</li><li>Maintain effective relationships with banking, investment, and insurance partners.</li><li>Mentor, lead and oversee a lean finance and donor services staff.</li><li>Drive a culture of transparency, accountability and operational excellence across the organization.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Skills<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; CPA or MBA preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 7 years of financial leadership experience, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.</li><li>Proven experience in financial planning, reporting, audits, and internal controls.</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading departmental transformations, including the implementation of process improvements, automation, and systems upgrades.</li><li>Ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.</li><li>Extensive background in vendor and contract management, cost control, and operational efficiency.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of financial systems, software, forecasting tools, project management and process improvement methodologies.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>Strategic thinker with the ability to act as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.</li><li>Highly organized with demonstrated hands-on financial management skills, strong problem-solving, prioritization, and deadline management mindset.</li></ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>&nbsp;Annual Starting Salary: $145,000 -- $155,000</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: Paid time off, health insurance, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.</li></ul>Apply Today! Submit your resume to <a href="mailto:hr@uwcf.org" target="_blank">hr@uwcf.org</a> and take the next step in shaping the future with an outstanding team.&nbsp;Diversity &amp; Inclusion at UWCF&nbsp;At UWCF, we believe diversity creates a healthier atmosphere. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UWCF is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Chief Financial Officer

Why Choose United Way of Central Florida? Imagine going home each day with the satisfaction of knowing you’ve made a lasting difference. At United Way of Central Florida (UWCF), our team shares a powerful passion for creating positive change in our community. We work in a dynamic and supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities to uplift others. United by our commitment to service, we work hard because we know how much our community relies on us. Alongside a vibrant, positive work culture, we offer competitive benefits and career growth opportunities. If you're looking for a meaningful career that combines personal achievement with community impact, consider joining the United Way team.Position Overview We’re looking for a passionate and skilled&nbsp;Master Teacher&nbsp;to supervise and mentor paraprofessional teachers in pre-kindergarten classrooms, ensuring they acquire the skills necessary to deliver high-quality early childhood education. By providing coaching, training, and resources, the Master Teacher will directly impact the development of young learners and elevate the overall standard of childcare education in our community.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Supervise internships for paraprofessionals in childcare centers, providing guidance and evaluation.</li><li>Support and enhance daily operations of pre-kindergarten classrooms by implementing improvements as needed.</li><li>Deliver training to foster effective teamwork, increasing the percentage of children actively engaged in school readiness activities.</li><li>Provide individualized coaching and resources to improve teaching skills.</li><li>Promote awareness of nationally recognized quality standards for early childhood education (NAEYC).</li><li>Conduct pre- and post-assessments using tools like the Peabody language assessments and share results with parents.</li><li>Collect and analyze data on classroom environments and teacher-child interactions to support ongoing improvements.</li><li>Coordinate events to encourage parent involvement in their child’s education.</li><li>Collaborate with local organizations to enhance early learning quality, reporting findings and progress as required.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and provide regular updates to leadership and partner organizations.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>A flexible schedule, with the ability to travel to childcare sites and attend occasional evening events.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and coach diverse groups.</li><li>Problem-solving abilities to adapt to dynamic classroom needs.</li><li>Familiarity with early childhood education best practices and evaluation tools.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and database systems.</li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile<ul><li>Education:&nbsp;Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.</li><li>Experience:&nbsp;Pre-kindergarten teaching experience, with at least five years in early childhood education or training roles.</li><li>Demonstrated skills in teaching, mentoring, and management within diverse environments.</li><li>Strong time-management skills and a commitment to fostering excellence in early education.</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits This role offers a starting base annual salary range of $48,000 - $53,000 dependent on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and holiday pay. It is a full-time position with opportunities for professional development and career growth.Ready to Make an Impact? If you're a motivated educator who is passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education, we encourage you to apply! Submit your resume to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hr@uwcf.org" target="_blank">hr@uwcf.org</a>&nbsp;and take the first step toward joining our mission-driven team.Diversity &amp; Inclusion at UWCF At UWCF, we believe diversity creates a healthier atmosphere. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UWCF is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Master Teacher

Overall Purpose of this Role: The Project Manager is responsible for implementing processes, coordinating internal donor relations activities and maintaining data integrity in support of departmental efforts. This role will collaborate effectively cross-departmentally to help advance the organization’s fundraising initiatives and ensure cohesion between all areas.&nbsp;
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Donor Relations
<ul><li>Serve as a key stakeholder in managing the organization’s donor recognition and stewardship plan for donors of all levels, ensuring that the donor experience fulfills the HFUW’s strategic imperative.</li>
<li>Work closely with Senior Executive Assistant to the President and CEO to facilitate correspondence and outreach with current and prospective donors.</li>
<li>Provide administrative functions related to donor relations including the printing and assembly of mail items.</li>
<li>Coordinate with the Finance Department on donor relations and event sponsor related billing and collections as appropriate.</li>
<li>Provide telephone support for the Resource Development team. including but is not limited to answering calls, recording, and delivering accurate messages, referring complaints and requests for information to appropriate staff, and following up as needed.</li>
<li>Prepare draft communication, edit and process outgoing correspondence, including mass mailing items and any additional communications and marketing materials.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Prospect Research and Data Integrity&nbsp;
<ul><li>Record accurate internal processes, manage office files and other duties as assigned.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Responsible for maintaining appropriate information in the customer relationship management (CRM) software.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Collaborate with Vice President of Resource Development, Major Gift Officer, and Individual Giving Manager to create documents for donor visits and prospecting initiatives.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure the accuracy of shared information, correspondence, internal databases and disseminated materials for all supported programs.</li>
<li>Identify prospective donors and members both inside and outside traditional campaign settings and market segments.</li>
<li>Review and edit mailing lists.</li>
</ul>Department Coordination
<ul><li>In consultation with department colleagues, develop and implement project management plans to support HFUW fundraising priorities and goals, with an emphasis on consistency in strategy and analytics.</li>
<li>Maintain strong relationships with members of the organization’s Engagement Team (Donor and Volunteer Experiences and Resource Development).</li>
<li>As assigned, support account managers and other fundraising activities, including year-round engagement, and executing employee campaigns.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Participate in special events throughout the year.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Attributes and Behaviors:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul><li>Mission Focused: Create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.</li>
<li>Relationship-Oriented: Cultivate and manage relationships toward a common goal.</li>
<li>Collaborator: Understand the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources through meaningful engagement.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.</li>
<li>Brand-Steward: Steward of the brand and understands the role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Education and Experience:
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.&nbsp; Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.&nbsp;</li>
<li>3 years of experience in a project or campaign management-oriented role.</li>
<li>Prior experience working in the non-profit sector preferred.</li>
<li>Must be able to type 55+ WPM minimum.</li>
<li>Proficiency using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook required.</li>
<li>Proven proficiency with technology, including Windows operating system, Zoom, WebEx and other electronic professional resources.</li>
<li>Experience with mass mailings and mail merges required.</li>
<li>Experience working with senior level executives/community leaders and their respective office support.</li>
<li>Ability to translate ideas quickly and efficiently into trackable, actionable plans.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills, detail oriented with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to work calmly under the pressure of competing priorities and deadlines.</li>
<li>Valid Florida Driver’s License and ability to travel within tri-county area required.</li>
</ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, bending, occasional lifting of items weighing up to approximately 30 pounds, regularly moving throughout the building between floors, traveling to outside meetings, regular use of standard office equipment such as the telephone, copier, fax and computer.&nbsp; Demands also involve protracted concentration. Job involves frequent and routinely intense public contact.

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