Scion Nonprofit Staffing, an award-winning full-service staffing firm, has been engaged to lead the search for a
Chief Financial Officer on behalf of our client, a passionate environmental education organization dedicated to inspiring a global community through education, advocacy, research, and species-specific conservation efforts. This full-time, onsite role is available immediately and is open to qualified candidates residing in Southeastern New York.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. Overseeing finance, HR, and administrative operations, the CFO will work closely with the CEO to shape and execute strategic initiatives that enhance impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to optimize resources, strengthen financial sustainability, and contribute to the long-term growth of a mission-driven organization dedicated to conservation and education.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to optimize resource allocation and align with strategic goals.
- Streamline processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Lead HR initiatives to improve employee performance, engagement, and professional growth.
- Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships, including volunteers, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Provide regular performance reports and strategic insights to the CEO and senior leadership.
- Ensure business systems (finance, data management, fundraising) are fully operational and optimized.
- Monitor industry trends and market dynamics to guide informed decision-making.
- Oversee daily operations, managing Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and Facilities teams.
- Oversee and manage CRM systems, ensuring seamless integration and functionality to support accounting, operations, and business administration.
- Lead the timely completion of the 990 filing and audit processes, collaborating with the CEO, auditors, and Board.
- Manage the team overseeing the new campus development, ensuring timelines, budgets, and execution align with goals.
- Oversee facilities management, ensuring safe and efficient operations in compliance with OSHA and regulatory standards, while serving as the liaison between staff and the Facilities Committee of the Board.
- Partner with the Animal Care team to maintain an environment that supports the well-being of the animal population.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passion for supporting and furthering the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- 10+ years of experience in operations, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration (advanced degree preferred) or equivalent experience (minimum four years) in a related field.
- Proven experience leading CRM integrations, including system management, implementation, and optimization to support organizational operations.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage outsourced vendors effectively.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, and hold others accountable.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
- Skilled in time management, strategic planning, and organizational efficiency.
- A thoughtful and effective communicator with a strong grasp of written and visual messaging.
- Highly adaptable, capable of balancing multiple tasks, and working independently or within a team.
- Proficient in QuickBooks and Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while receiving a competitive salary of $125,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, along with disability, life, and pet benefits. Employees also receive 15 days of PTO, 40 hours of sick leave, 40 hours of safe time leave, paid family leave, and 12 paid holidays.
TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, submit your resume and cover letter (formatted in MS Word), sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via: https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/12642
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
