Chief Financial Officer

Soles4Souls • Full-time • Remote (Nashville, TN, US) • $225k - $250k / year • 5m ago

Soles4Souls Mission: Soles4Souls creates opportunities for people through shoes and clothing.

Our CORE values: Transparency, Entrepreneurial, Accountable, Meaningful – represent who we are!

Summary: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as the financial leader for Soles4Souls, overseeing all financial, human resources, legal, and compliance functions for our global organization. This role is instrumental in advancing our mission by ensuring financial stability, optimizing resources, and leading a distributed team with excellence.

The CFO will actively collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute our strategic plan, manage global budgets, lead forecasting, oversee audits, and ensure compliance at every level. The position requires strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and a balance between mission impact and financial rigor.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team in shaping and executing long-term strategy.
Provide leadership and mentoring to Finance and HR teams, ensuring alignment with Soles4Souls’ mission and goals.
Represent Finance to the Board, providing clear, transparent, and actionable insights.
Travel 6–12 times annually within the U.S. and internationally as needed.

2. Financial Stewardship

Ensure strong liquidity and effective cash flow management to maximize mission impact.
Lead annual budget development and quarterly forecasting processes in partnership with leadership.
Manage investments to optimize returns while safeguarding stability.
Deliver timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting for leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders.

3. Risk, Compliance & Audit

Oversee risk management and ensure compliance with all domestic and international financial regulations.
Direct and coordinate all audits, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely completion.
Maintain and improve systems and internal controls to protect organizational integrity.

4. Organizational Effectiveness & People Leadership

Foster a culture of accountability and continuous growth by setting high standards for performance and recognizing potential at all levels of the organization.
Lead with integrity and excellence, promoting an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and every team member is empowered to contribute meaningfully.
Support the VP, People in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent across the organization.
Oversee compensation strategy, benefits, and performance management systems.

Qualifications & Capabilities:

Passion for mission-driven work and ability to balance social impact with financial discipline.
Proven success as a CFO, ideally in a nonprofit or social enterprise with $20–$100M in revenue and 50–200 employees.
Expertise in forecasting, risk management, and financial reporting.
Strong technical skills with accounting/finance systems (NetSuite and NetSuite Planning & Budgeting strongly preferred; advanced Excel required).
Ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights.
Demonstrated experience in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).
Valid passport and driver’s license.
Experience with mergers/acquisitions or business integrations (preferred).
Experience with hybrid nonprofit/for-profit models or social enterprise (strongly preferred).

Compensation & Benefits: Soles4Souls is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse staff. Compensation: $225,000–$250,000 base salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives, commensurate with experience.

Medical insurance with 72.5% employer coverage, HRA account, 100% dental & vision coverage (subject to change)
Long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) with up to 6% employer match
Professional development support
Open flexible time off (FTO) and paid parental leave
We are a distributed team that values collaboration, trust, and accountability. The CFO may be based anywhere in the U.S., with periodic travel required.