Chief Financial Officer

National CASA/GAL is seeking a Chief Financial Officer

Location: Seattle, WA, Washington, DC or Atlanta, GA

Purpose

The National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children fulfills society’s most fundamental obligation by making sure a qualified and compassionate adult will fight for and protect the best interests of a child who has experienced abuse or neglect. The mission of National CASA/GAL, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote court appointed volunteer advocacy so that every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, establish permanence and have the opportunity to thrive.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a business partner, with the necessary leadership to provide credible counsel and guidance. The CFO will be an integral part of developing the long range goals and strategies of the organization and the organizational transformation. The CFO must have impeccable communications skills with the ability to translate detailed information into clear, concise, and accessible messaging for non-financial stakeholders.

The CFO will ensure adequate assessment and mitigation of risk, and compliance with applicable regulatory or other legal requirements. The CFO will need to manage risk as the business executes on its strategies and initiatives as well as maintain a strong internal controls environment and financial reporting processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Finance

• As a business partner to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Team, assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and the organization’s long-term strategy.
• Develop long range financial plans to ensure financial sustainability in partnership with the CEO and Board of Trustees.
• Leads financial management and ensures strong fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Responsible for the development and oversight of the annual budget planning, development process.
• Ensures the development of and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Responsible for cash flow planning, investment, and asset management.
• Manages audit, investment and banking relationships; represents the organization to financial partners.

Planning

• Plan and develop a sustainable financial structure that meets mission needs, goals, and aspirations over time.
• Develops a long term financial plan and roadmap to ensure that National CASA/GAL meets its goal of becoming a financially sustainable organization.
• Engages Board of Directors Finance Committee to develop financial plans and projections.

Leadership

• Provides leadership and support to direct reports for their professional growth.
• Creates and manages a high performing team while meeting or exceeding goals.
• Serves as a member of the Senior Management team and participates in organization wide problem solving and decision making.

Administration

• Coordinates audits and ensures legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Provides insight, vision, and leadership that enables the organization to lead and respond to opportunities within the child welfare sector.
• Other duties as assigned.

ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all constituent groups.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business required; CPA and master’s strongly preferred.
• Minimum of ten years as a CFO with experience in a non-profit organization.
• Demonstrated capabilities in both strategic and operational leadership.
• Ability to work effectively and creatively in a complex organizational setting.

Compensation and Benefits

National CASA/GAL offers a competitive base salary plus benefits. This is a full-time exempt position.

Organizational Values

Adaptability, Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Quality, Service, Stewardship

To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to employment@nationalcasagal.org.

NATIONAL COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE/GUARDIAN Ad LITEM ASSOCIATION

www.nationalcasagal.org

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