LOCATION: This position is located in Worcester, MA with consideration for Holyoke, MA. Candidate must be able to travel regularly throughout central and western Massachusetts.
The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts offers a unique opportunity to apply your financial leadership skills in a mission driven environment where everyone is committed to helping girls build courage, confidence and character. We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, playing a critical strategic role in the overall leadership of the organization, driving growth, managing risk, and maximizing financial performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develop and execute financial strategy to position the organization favorably in the economic climate and provide mitigating strategies to support business objectives.
· Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
· Manage cash flow and investments to ensure financial stability.
· Manage financial related activities including accounting, payroll, data security, grant management, and compliance.
· Ensure financial transactions are timely and processed accurately.
· Foster a culture of excellence and accountability, developing and implementing best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization with strong fiscal management, internal controls, project coordination, cross-team communication, efficient workflows and optimal use of technology.
· Ensure day-to-day operations proceed efficiently and effectively.
· Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, regulations and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
· Minimum of five years of experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role in a nonprofit environment. Public accounting audit experience preferred.
· Knowledge of fund accounting and related year-end net asset reconciliation.
· Thorough knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and risk management.
· Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent leadership and communication abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams.
· Proficiency in financial software and tools with a strong understanding of data-driven decision making. Excellent computer skills including thorough knowledge and use of MS Excel; experience with MIP (Abila) preferred.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The standard work week is a minimum of 35 hours, generally Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend work required. A 40-hour work week is not uncommon. The hiring pay range is $125,000 to $135,000/year.
WHY BE PART OF OUR TEAM?
· Competitive salary and benefits package
- Friendly, positive, and inclusive work environment
- Paid holidays (including Juneteenth), vacation, a paid winter break, personal and sick time
- Group health insurance plan with employer paying 75% of the premium; FSA and HSA available
- Group dental insurance plan with employer paying 50% of the premium
- Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
- 401K plan with employer match
We are committed to building a robust organizational culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at its core. We denounce racism, violence, injustice, and inequity. We strive to ensure that ALL who engage in this community are valued and recognized, and that they find a true sense of belonging.
If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an inclusive work environment where employees and volunteers are dedicated to making a real difference in girls' lives, we're looking forward to the opportunity to talk with you. Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@gscwm.org. The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Chances are, you’ve enjoyed Girl Scout Cookies and know about our great leadership experiences for girls but you might not know you can build a professional career as a Girl Scout employee. We have an open position for a Finance Manager to join our CFO and Accounting Specialist, completing the finance team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your strong accounting skills in an environment where everyone is dedicated to helping girls build courage, confidence and character.
The Finance Manager reports to the CFO with a starting pay range of $65,000 - $70,000/year. The position is classified as exempt with a full-time 35-hour workweek, with some exceptions as needed.
Responsibilities include:
- Work with senior managers as well as front-line staff and volunteers to increase understanding of procedures, budgeting, and financial reports
- Process payroll for year-round and seasonal summer camp employees
- Generate financial statements
- Process ACH payments
- Reconcile accounts - some of the applications we use are Salesforce, CampDoc, NetSuite, MIP Fund Accounting (Abila), Crystal Report Writer, Filemaker, and a proprietary product sale application
Expected qualities and abilities include:
- Strong foundation in accounting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Strong collaborative skills
- Experience working with confidential personal information
- Experience in accounting platforms/finance software
Girl Scouts provides an excellent benefits package for employees that includes:
- A friendly, positive, and inclusive work environment
- Paid holidays (including Juneteenth), vacation, a paid winter break, personal and sick time
- Group health insurance plan with employer paying 75% of the premium; FSA and HSA available
- Group dental insurance plan with employer paying 50% of the premium
- Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
- 401K plan with employer match
We are committed to building a robust organizational culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at its core. We denounce racism, violence, injustice, and inequity. We strive to ensure that ALL who engage in this community are valued and recognized, and that they find a true sense of belonging.
If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an inclusive work environment where employees and volunteers are dedicated to making a real difference in girls' lives, we're looking forward to the opportunity to talk with you. Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@gscwm.org. The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
