Chief Financial Administrative Officer
About The Position
The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serves on the Executive Leadership Team. The CFAO provides strategic financial leadership and oversight to support fiscal integrity, operational effectiveness, and long-term financial sustainability. The role leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, reporting, internal controls, and stewardship of organizational resources, ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, nonprofit financial standards, and organizational policies. As the organization’s principal financial advisor and strategic partner, the CFAO develops and implements financial strategies, monitors performance, identifies and mitigates risks, and provides analysis and recommendations for executive decision-making. The role also provides executive oversight of technology systems, retail operations, property management, and capital planning. The CFAO collaborates with executive and department leaders and external stakeholders, and provides financial reporting and recommendations to the Finance Committee and financial updates to the Board of Directors. The position is based with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri in Saint Louis, Missouri. Most roles operate in a hybrid capacity, working in the office, remotely, and/or in the field; details are provided during the interview process. The role is full-time, day shift, with negligible travel. The anticipated starting salary range is $150,375–$175,000 per year. This position has direct reporting responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- Ten years of directly relevant work experience.
- Valid state driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance carrier.
- Ability to interpret the financial components of a strategic vision and translate them into an operational model.
- Ability to explain complex financial reporting in understandable terms.
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, management, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, financial packages, and general office equipment.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Strategic planning and goal-setting abilities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
- Organization, exceptional attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize and organize work, and concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic organization and foster an inclusive, collaborative, service-focused environment.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including operating a computer and office machinery, occasionally maintaining files, moving boxes weighing up to 25 pounds, observing details at close and distant range, and driving or operating an automobile.
Nice To Haves
- MBA.
- Directly relevant work experience in a nonprofit organization.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the organization’s senior financial and accounting leader, advising on financial performance, resource allocation, policies and procedures, and long-term financial sustainability.
- Advise the CEO on fiscal policies and processes related to short- and long-term financial matters and organizational investments.
- Direct financial reporting and provide timely, accurate information to the CEO, Board, and Finance and Audit Committees.
- Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, cash management, fixed assets, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Provide executive oversight of departmental budget performance, financial accountability, and operational efficiencies.
- Partner with department leaders to review budget variances, identify financial and operational improvements, and implement effective internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor financial performance against approved budgets, forecasts, and strategic objectives; identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate findings to organizational leaders and governance bodies.
- Oversee capital planning, budgeting, and financial stewardship for organizational facilities and infrastructure investments.
- Work with the CEO, camp leadership, and senior leaders to evaluate long-term capital needs, assess financial implications, prioritize investments, and align them with strategic priorities.
- Manage the Council’s technology systems, retail sales operations, and property management.
- Safeguard organizational assets, maintain internal controls, and ensure transactions are processed accurately and promptly and recorded in accordance with accounting standards and principles.
- Promote courtesy, respect, and professionalism with staff, volunteers, members, and the public.
- Collaborate with colleagues to advance the Girl Scouts mission.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health reimbursement account
- Flexible spending account
- Voluntary plans, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, cancer, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and legal protection
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Paid holidays, including a winter break
- Paid time off
- Extended illness bank
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Hybrid work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
