Finance Manager (Financial Planning/Analysis)

Job Description
National CASA/GAL is seeking a
Chief Financial Officer
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. Today, only 40% of these children have access to a CASA/GAL volunteer. The National CASA/GAL organization is committed to ensuring 100% of these children have access to a CASA/GAL volunteer. National CASA/GAL is embarking on a new strategic planning process to scale the work and increase our impact.

Through this planning process, we will identify new business models, revenue streams and programs to build a financially strong and sustainable national organization equipped and resourced to provide technical assistance and support to the CASA/GAL network of local programs and state organizations. The culmination of the strategic planning process will be the launching of a major capital campaign. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a business partner, with the necessary leadership to provide credible counsel and guidance with a voice of reason.

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 to understand.

The ideal CFO will also have an ability to quickly assess and gain a strong understanding of National CASA/GAL’s business model and the child-welfare industry and be able to use this knowledge to provide an independent perspective and to constructively challenge functional area teams, ensuring that business decisions are grounded in data and solid financial criteria. The CFO must be able to navigate complex data and provide analytics and predictive scenarios that drive action and decision-making.

The CFO should also identify opportunities for top line growth and drive revenue improvements, not just through the traditional methods of cost control, but through cost analysis, revenue strategies and benchmarking against industry peers. The CFO will ensure adequate assessment and mitigation of risk, and compliance with applicable regulatory or other legal requirements with an understanding of risk through a programmatic as well as a financial lens.

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. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team the CFO plays a dual role in supporting strategy development and helping enable its execution. The CFO also plays a role in prioritizing and ensuring the strategy can be funded. The Chief Financial Officer ensures that the organization is sustained through strong internal systems, diversified funding, and a strategic and compelling position in the external world.

The CFO will supervise and actively participate in the carrying out of all financial and operational functions with direct responsibility for financial management and operations. In addition to the management of the financial organization, the CFO will provide oversight, leadership and guidance to Operations, Technology, Procurement, Grants Management and Accountability and Human Resources, ensuring an integration of these support functions and a highly effective and efficient sustainable organization.

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. Develops long range financial plans to ensure financial sustainability in partnership with the CEO and Board of Trustees
Develops and identifies contributed and earned revenue strategies in partnership with the Chief Development Officer, the CEO and other members of the Senior Management Team. Leads financial management and ensures strong fiscal responsibility and accountability.

Responsible for the development and oversight of the annual budget planning, development process
Develops tools and systems to provide critical financial and operations information to the CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.

Ensures the development of and adherence to financial policies and procedures
Provides monthly reports and dashboards to the CEO to ensure transparency and knowledge on the financial position of the organization, assets and investments
Responsible for cash flow planning, investment, and asset management
Develops models for forecasting, business planning, pricing, and reporting
Reviews monthly financial position, prepares reports, and makes strategic recommendations that ensure financial stability
Manages audit, investment and banking relationships; represents the organization to financial partners
Remains current on nonprofit audit, best practices, and state and federal laws regarding non-profit operations
Planning
Plan and develop a sustainable financial structure that meets mission needs, goals, and aspirations over time
Plan and build a sustainable financial function and organizational infrastructure that will support and contribute to organizational success
Ensures timely financial reports are provided to the CEO and Board of Trustees
Develops a long term financial plan and roadmap to ensure that National CASA/GAL meets its goal of becoming a financially sustainable organization
Ensures accomplishment of the financial goals set by the Board of Trustees
Develops an earned revenue strategy and plan for the National CASA/GAL in partnership with the Chief Marketing Officer and the Chief Development Officer
Represents the organization to financial partners
Engages Board of Directors Finance Committee to develop financial plans and projections
Serves as a member of the Senior Management team and participates in organization wide problem solving and decision making
Performs organization wide strategy, performance and risk management
Coordinates audits and proper filing of tax returns
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
Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, state and local program staff, and other supporters
Ability to become a steward and ambassador for the CASA/GAL mission and brand
Bachelor’s degree in finance or business required; CPA and master’s strongly preferred (MBA or master’s in finance)
Minimum of ten years as a CFO with some experience preferably in a non-profit organization
Minimum of eight years of direct experience leading financial management and operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management strategic planning, and business forecasting
Demonstrated track record of success in a senior financial leadership role in a major not for profit organization or industry, or in government
Demonstrated successful experience in leading and managing finance and accounting teams
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills and ability to report complex financial and technological information to all audiences
Proven ability managing financial systems and leveraging technology to achieve operational efficiency
Strong problem solving skills, proven staff development and team building skills and sound judgment
Allegiance to best practices and continuous quality improvement across all departments; commitment to building and fostering an ethnically and culturally diverse workforce
Values data driven decision making and demonstrates success in generating and executing thoughtful practical solutions
Ability to operate in a flexible, entrepreneurial, and opportunistic environment
Proven success with leading large scale initiatives, change management, and culture shifts
Successful experience directing and implementing new systems, processes, and technology to enhance internal operations and organizational effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to bring a bold, creative leadership style; National CASA/GAL offers a competitive base salary plus benefits, generous paid leave, and work/life balance policies.

This is a full-time exempt position. Adaptability ◦ Collaboration ◦ Integrity ◦ Respect ◦ Quality ◦ Service ◦ Stewardship