Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a member of the executive leadership team charged with managing and controlling all financial-related activities to improve and maintain the financial health of the council. The CFO is accountable for ensuring achievement of overall strategic plan and meeting budget parameters. This position oversees the Finance department to ensure it operates efficiently and effectively while supporting the mission of Girl Scouts and complying with appropriate federal and state guidelines. The CFO supports the work of the Board of Directors by serving as the Council lead responsible for preparing reports and analysis to support effective governance and decision-making of the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and Audit / Risk Management Committees. The CFO has responsibility for working collaboratively with all other departments to develop long-term financial strategies that benefit every aspect of the business and to support efforts to meet the mission of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council with available resources.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Executive Support : Supports the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in leading the development of the Councils budget and operating plan; and ensures that resource allocation and utilization reflects and facilitates the achievement of the councils strategic plan. Provides counsel to the CEO in the formulation of overall fiscal policies and plans regarding both short and long-term financial matters.
• Board Engagement : a member of board committees and is responsible for preparing reports and analysis to support effective governance and decision-making of the Council.
• Departmental Leadership : Provides leadership and oversight of the Finance department in alignment with the Movement to provide the premier girl leadership experience

Manages Finance and the day-to-day operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and financial reporting, and alignment with accounting standards.

• Ensures collaboration across departments to support Product Sales and Retail in providing a positive experience for girls and volunteers participating in the program. Supports and assists the respective teams to achieve the Councils fund development and membership goals.
• Supports the Board Finance, Audit / Risk Management, Investment committees and external auditors. Responsible for the identification and management of business risks and insurance requirements in collaboration with the COO.
• Works with Human Resources to support the organizations Payroll process and acts as final approver for bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Relationship Manager : Cultivates and manages the Councils banking, endowment and investment management financial relationships
• Day-to-Day Responsibilities :

Manages all financial transactions, financial records, and financial policies and procedures to protect the sustainability of the Council and adherence to accepted accounting standards and principles.

• Administers and monitors performance of operating plans and budgets, by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Prepares and issues financial statements and reports for the Board, CEO and Executive Team.
• Ensures that all council financial operations are carried out in compliance with GAAP, local, state, federal, and not-for-profit regulations, guidelines, and laws.
• Audit oversight : Oversees financial and operational audits, i.e. 403b plan audits, employee benefit plans, accounting and payroll functions and prepares regulatory filings, i.e. IRS Form 990s and 5500.
• Process improvement : Identifies opportunities for improved efficiencies and supervises the implementation of improvements to internal controls and operating procedures.
• Role Model : Promotes and demonstrates cultural competence by role modeling behaviors of trust, respect and inclusivity to effectively communicate and work with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds in an environment in which all people with unique perspectives and experiences can succeed.
• Active participation in the development of environments that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and access through words, actions, and attitude.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strength in strategic planning, problem solving and project management with an attention to detail.
• Ability to leverage critical thinking skills, especially around data, to make impactful business decisions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Travel throughout council jurisdiction up to 20% of the time.
• Capability to provide own transportation and maintain valid operator license.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelors or higher or equivalent experience with 10 years of directly related work experience, and at least 6 years of leadership experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration, inclusion, and integration for Council success.
• Proven record of managing others through strategic execution and goal achievement including at the C-Level.
• Experience in fund accounting or nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Experience managing operating budgets of at least $10 million.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Executive team and Board experience preferred.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to withstand :

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Operate office equipment manually.
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds at times.
• Registration as a member of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council.