Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Overview

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) role at Girl Scouts San Diego. This hybrid position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and leads the council's financial strategy, information technology, risk management, legal, properties and human resources, supporting the mission and goals of Girl Scouts San Diego.

Location

This is a hybrid position. Our office is located at 1231 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92103.

Benefits & features

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, basic Life / AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, AFLAC voluntary plans, pet insurance, 20 days' vacation annual accrual, 10 days sick leave annual accrual, 401(k) plan with match, 9 holidays and 2 floating holidays per year. GSSD employees also enjoy a hybrid work schedule.

Position summary

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFAO is a visionary leader who oversees financial strategy and the organization's core operations, reporting to the CEO and collaborating with the Board and senior leadership to ensure financial health, strategy, compliance and operational excellence. The CFAO leads a team with four direct reports : Director of Finance and Accounting, Director of Human Resources, Director of Property and IT Manager. This role fosters cross-functional collaboration and accountability across departments.

Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership : Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audits, investments, and compliance to ensure long-term financial sustainability. Serve as the primary liaison to finance-related Board committees. Develop and implement strategic financial plans that align with the organization's mission, goals, and objectives. Demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to develop long-term plans to drive results.

Operational Leadership : Oversee business operations, IT, facilities, and risk management. Ensure systems and policies are efficient, inclusive, and mission-aligned. Drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiencies and innovation across the organization.

Strategic Collaboration : Partner with the CEO, senior management team and Board to advance organizational goals through sound resource allocation, operational excellence and proactive risk management. Motivate and delegate effectively, plan and evaluate, and make data-driven decisions. Safeguard the mission and assets and identify, assess and mitigate risks.

Reporting & Compliance : Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and adherence to regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards. Use data and performance metrics to support programs and outcomes.

Culture : Promote integrity, accountability and continuous improvement. Demonstrate commitment to the mission and foster a respectful, transparent and collaborative work environment. Coach and mentor staff and manage through others to build an inclusive culture. Communicate diplomatically and effectively, including difficult conversations.

Background profile

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related disciplines; MBA or MS in Accounting preferred.

Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of directly relevant work experience, preferably in a nonprofit, with progressively increasing responsibility.

Experience leading an accounting / finance department and working with Boards and Board committees.

Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with staff, donors, volunteers, and board members; able to work in a cross-functional team.

Ability to translate complex financial concepts to both finance and non-finance staff.

Understanding of GAAP and financial metrics; ability to interpret financial statements and related information.

Knowledge of investment strategies and current market conditions.

Ability to understand and utilize contract law; experience negotiating contracts and overseeing vendor performance.

Experience managing banking relationships, audits, and related relationships.

Proficiency with MS Office; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge software.

Professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality; strong time management and organizational skills; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Reliable transportation with flexibility to travel locally / regionally and cover evening and weekend events as required.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Administrative, and Management

Non-profit Organizations

This posting includes a description of the role and responsibilities; it does not include any information about application status or expiry.

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