Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

$200,000 - $250,000/Yr

Redf - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Executive

Remote - San Francisco, CA

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About the position

The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) will provide strategic leadership, financial oversight, and operational management across the organization. This role encompasses finance, human resources, and information technology functions, ensuring that the organization's mission is fulfilled through efficient and strategic operations. The CFAO will report directly to the CEO and collaborate closely with the executive team, guiding the organization through a phase of growth while contributing to broader enterprise leadership.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the leadership team, providing strategic insights to drive the organization's success.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that align with the organization's mission and goals.
• Model organizational values and promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Lead with a lens of DEI at the forefront in talent acquisition, vendor selection, and culture.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial management processes.
• Foster and develop a dynamic high-performing team.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance, ensuring timely and accurate reports to stakeholders.
• Build sustainable financial models and provide guidance on cash flow and funding projections.
• Work with the Controller and finance team to ensure efficiency and adherence to fiscal policies.
• Develop and connect accounting system data to program outcomes data to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities and prepare executive reports for management and the board.
• Serve as liaison to the finance committee, audit committee, and board treasurer, managing committee meetings and presenting the annual budget.
• Develop and implement people strategies that foster an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Lead efforts to improve talent acquisition, retention, and professional development practices.
• Oversee compensation and benefits, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage the performance management process and support the development of a high-performing culture.
• Oversee the organization's IT strategy, ensuring technology solutions meet business needs.
• Manage IT infrastructure and ensure compliance with security and scalability requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Executive leadership experience in financial and operational management, ideally within a nonprofit environment.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, including experience with government funding, grants, and compliance.
• Experience overseeing human resources and building a culture of performance and accountability.
• Expertise in managing enterprise-level technology systems and optimizing IT infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of an organization.
• Strong confidence in their point of view, along with the ability and humility to be influenced by other perspectives.
• High integrity, serious about execution, but doesn't take themselves too seriously in the process.
• Ability to travel for team retreats and other leadership engagements.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, Summer Fridays, and ample paid time off.
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth parents and 8 weeks for non-birth parents.
• A generous dollar-for-dollar retirement plan match up to 4% of your base compensation.
• Opportunities to learn continuously by building your skills and broadening your perspectives at conferences, workshops, and more.
• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible working schedules, support for big life events, and home office equipment for an ergonomic working space.