Chief Financial Officer

Description

JOB TYPE: Full-time

Classification: Salaried, exempt

Salary/Compensation: $100,000-$110,000 per year

Location: Hybrid arrangement available, with a minimum of two days per week in the Charleston, WV office. This in-office schedule is required .

Direct Reports: Senior Director of Business Operations, Director of IT, Director of Product Sales, Accountant

WHO WE ARE

Girl Scouts is the leading leadership development organization for girls. We help girls build lifelong skills in leadership, adventure, and success. Supported by dedicated volunteers, parents, and staff, we provide a high-quality Girl Scout experience for girls and adult members across 61 counties in West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia.

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE

• Flexible scheduling, including hybrid work options
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); flexible spending account; optional supplemental coverage
• Generous paid leave: 3 weeks of vacation to start, 12 sick days each year, 12 paid holidays, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• A dynamic, diverse, and collaborative team committed to creating meaningful, lasting experiences for girls and volunteers across our council

Purpose

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic partner to the board of directors, chief executive officer, and senior leadership team, helping shape and execute the Council’s financial strategy and overall direction. In partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, treasurer, and finance committee chair, the CFO provides financial leadership, stewardship, oversight, and control for the Council. The CFO also leads the accounting function and financial reporting in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, industry standards, and tax‑exempt regulations.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

1. Executive Support: Supports the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in leading the development of the Council’s budget and operating plan; and ensures that resource allocation and utilization reflect and facilitate the achievement of the council’s strategic plan. Provides counsel to the CEO in the formulation of overall fiscal policies and plans regarding both short‑ and long‑term financial matters.
2. Board Engagement: Member of board committee and responsible for preparing reports and analysis to support effective governance and decision‑making of the Council.
3. Departmental Leadership: Provides leadership and oversight of the Finance, IT, Facilities, Business Operations, Product Sales and Risk Management functions in alignment with the Movement to provide 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.
   • Oversees Human Resources to ensure effective recruitment, training, and performance management processes and employee policies are in effect. Ensures health and welfare benefits are competitive, payroll and compensation are managed, and employee conflicts are resolved.
   • Provides strategic oversight and supervision of the Director of Product Sales and all council product sale operations, ensuring effective planning, execution, and achievement of revenue goals.
   • Leads the Staff Risk Management team with the Board Audit/Risk Management committees and external auditors. Responsible for the identification and management of business risks and insurance requirements.
   • Oversees council‑owned and council‑leased Service Center operations to maximize cost effectiveness in the acquisition and disposition of fixed assets, and in the construction, improvement, and ongoing maintenance of said properties.
   • Oversees Technology to ensure the availability, security and integrity of all technology (hardware and software) needed to support Council functions and strategic plan.
4. Relationship Manager: Cultivates and manages the Council’s banking, endowment and investment management financial relationships.
5. 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.
6. Audit Oversight: Oversees financial and operational audits, i.e., 403(b) plan audits, employee benefit plans, accounting and payroll functions and prepares regulatory filings, i.e., IRS Form 990s and 5500.
7. Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities for improved efficiencies and supervises the implementation of improvements to internal controls and operating procedures.
8. Inclusion and Diversity: Active participation in the development of environments fostering inclusion, and access through words, actions, and attitude.
9. Other Duties: Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strength in strategic planning, problem solving and project management with attention to detail.
• Capability to learn new skills including new software.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Advanced degree preferred.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule – minimal evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with accounting software.

Required Experience

• Ten years of directly related work experience, and at least four years of leadership experience.
• Experience in fund accounting or nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Experience managing operating budgets of at least $5 million.
• Executive team and Board experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Travel throughout council jurisdiction up to 10% of the time.
• Occasionally moves throughout the facility to access file cabinets, office machinery, supplies, etc.
• Must be able to sit in a meeting or at a workstation and a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to make verbal public presentations.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Must maintain reliable transportation and valid operator license and appropriate insurance.

Each employee has the responsibility for actively supporting and promoting the Council’s commitment to diversity and for developing Council resources through increased membership, strengthening community connections, serving girls and fund development.