Role Description: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for managing the financial strategy of the organization, ensuring the organization’s health and sustainability. The CFO works closely with the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team to develop and implement council financial strategies, risk management controls and business systems and processes. The CFO leads the council’s administrative teams including finance, information technology, property, and human resources.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Executive Leadership:
a. Provide Board and Committee Support through meeting planning, information packet preparation, meeting attendance and presentations.
b. Work with senior leadership team to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision. Ensure the financial budget aligns with the council’s strategic plan and provide measurement of strategy through monthly dashboards.
c. Effectively manage team by providing continuous improvement, conducting regular one-on-one and team meetings, coaching, and annual performance effectiveness appraisal reports. Oversee operations of administrative departments including Finance, IT, Property, and Human Resources.
2. Financial Management:
a. Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Ensure financial activities are executed efficiently and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
b. Lead treasury management strategy, including oversight of banking relationships, cash flow optimization, and liquidity planning. Balance investment performance with risk management while minimizing borrowing costs. Oversee donor restricted funds and ensure proper use in accordance with donor wishes in collaboration with fund managers.
c. Establish and maintain strong relationships with banking, investment, and legal partners to support the organization’s financial strategy and operational needs.
d. Direct the preparation and delivery of financial statements, cash flow projections, forecasts, and executive dashboards, providing timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
e. Lead the annual budgeting process, align and consolidate departmental operating budgets, and provide monthly budget to actual insights to support strategic and operational decision making.
3. Risk Management:
a. Internal Controls
i. Maintain internal control framework including policies and procedures to reduce risk.
ii. Monitor compliance with internal controls and all financial policies by council staff and volunteers including assets, inventory, and payroll.
b. Business Lines Insurance
i. Oversee business line insurance policies. Includes, annual renewal, and maintaining relationship with insurance broker
c. Audit and Tax
i. Lead the audit process, including oversight of the preparation and timely delivery of audit work papers to external auditors in accordance with the established audit plan and timeline.
ii. Oversee the organization’s tax compliance function, partnering with external tax advisors to ensure the accurate and timely preparation and filing of the annual Form 990 and all related regulatory filings
d. Compliance
i. Ensure record keeping and retention in the organization complies with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. Maintain all council contracts.
4. Administrative Management:
a. Oversee property department by providing support to Properties Manager and Camp Rangers. Work with the Properties Manager on development and maintenance of annual capital improvement plans, maintenance schedules, and implementation of strategic initiatives of property changes to enhance the Girl Scout experience.
b. Provide strategic oversight of the council’s technology function, aligning in-house and external resources to ensure systems, infrastructure, and data capabilities support organizational efficiency, scalability, and long-term objectives.
c. Responsible for human resources function including employee lifecycle support, benefit plans, organization policies, and employee relations. Support human resources strategy development and implementation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or experience equivalent required
- 8+ years of accounting experience, 4+ years of management experience
- Previous experience in human resource management preferred, but not required
- Demonstrated leadership and management ability
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Audit experience, including coordination with external auditors
- Strategic thinker with proven ability to achieve organizational goals
- Excellent time management skills and able to prioritize multiple projects while being detail-oriented and organized
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Works well under pressure, meeting deadlines consistently
- Must display high integrity
- High degree of initiative and ability to work independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
- Clean driving record and insurable in accordance with Girl Scouts insurance policy
- Willing to undergo a background check and be a member of Girl Scouts
