Position Summary

The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic financial leadership, direction, and oversight to support the organization's fiscal integrity, operational effectiveness, and long-term financial sustainability. The CFAO leads the organization's financial operations, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, reporting, internal controls, and the effective stewardship of organizational resources. The position ensures financial operations and reporting comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), applicable regulatory requirements, nonprofit financial standards, and organizational policies.

Serving as the principal financial advisor and strategic partner, the CFAO supports the financial oversight responsibilities by developing and implementing financial strategies, monitoring organizational financial performance, identifying and mitigating financial risks, and providing timely analysis and recommendations to inform executive decision-making. In addition to financial leadership, the CFAO provides executive oversight of the organization's technology systems, retail operations, property management, and capital planning, ensuring effective management, operational efficiencies, and alignment with organizational priorities.

The CFAO works collaboratively with fellow Executive Leadership Team members, department leaders, and external stakeholders to foster cross-functional collaboration, promote transparency and shared accountability, optimize organizational resources, and advance strategic objectives. The CFAO also provides financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations to the Finance Committee and presents financial updates to the Board of Directors to support informed decision-making and effective governance financial oversight.

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, most of our roles work in a hybrid capacity (in office, remote, and/or in the field). Details will be provided during the interview process.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri offers a robust benefit package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, health reimbursement account, flexible spending account, voluntary plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, cancer, pet insurance, ID theft, and legal protection), a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, paid holidays including a winter break, paid time off, extended illness bank, parental leave, employee assistance program, a hybrid work environment, and more! Put your passion into action with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri!

This anticipated starting salary range for this role is $150,375 - $175,000 per year.  Click here to review the recruitment profile for this position. Apply online at https://www.girlscoutsem.org/en/discover/our-council/careers.html. 

Essential Job Duties

• Serve as the organization’s senior financial and accounting leader, providing strategic guidance on financial performance, resource allocation, policies and procedures, and long-term financial sustainability. Provide counsel to the CEO in the formulation of fiscal policies and processes regarding both short-term and long-term financial matters and investments related to the organization. 
• Direct and oversee all financial reporting activities and provide the CEO, Board, and Finance and Audit Committees with timely and accurate information on all financial activities of the Council. 
• Direct the organization’s 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 evaluate budget variances, identify opportunities for financial and operational improvements, and ensure the implementation of effective internal controls, policies, and procedures that strengthen organizational performance and fiscal stewardship.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets, forecasts, and strategic objectives; identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate findings to CEO, executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and board committees.
• Provide executive oversight of capital planning, budgeting, and financial stewardship for organizational facilities and infrastructure investments. Collaborate with the CEO, camp leadership, and other senior leaders to evaluate long-term capital needs, assess financial implications, prioritize investments, and ensure alignment with organizational strategic priorities.
• Manage the Council’s technology systems, retail sales operations, and property management.
• Safeguard the organization’s assets, maintain internal controls, and ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and timely and are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards and principles.
• Promote a climate of courtesy, respect, and professionalism to staff, volunteers, members, and the general public.
• Serve as a collaborative team member, working to advance the mission of Girl Scouts.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.