Evergreen Executive Source - Haddonfield, NJ
posted 20 days ago
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson is a pivotal role within the organization, serving as a key member of the Council's Senior Leadership Team. This position reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of all finance and accounting functions, internal controls, and budgeting processes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and regulations. The CFO will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and stability of the Council, which serves a membership of 14,000 girls and 8,000 adult volunteers across several counties in New York. In this role, the CFO will implement processes to automate and streamline finance and business functions, develop written policies and procedures for internal controls, and implement forecasting for operations, capital improvements, and cash flow. The CFO will prepare the general operating and capital budgets, monitor the performance of the approved budget, and assess the financial stability of the Council. Additionally, the CFO will oversee sales, general expenses, and inventories related to retail sales, including the iconic cookie sales program, and manage investment performance by setting return expectations and monitoring actual returns. The CFO will also oversee IT operations that span HR, payroll, and financial aspects of the employee benefits program, as well as business operations and property management. This includes establishing policies and procedures for the operation, maintenance, risk management, and upkeep of the Council's properties. Furthermore, the CFO will serve as the lead on the Council's annual audit process and the preparation of the IRS Form 990. The role requires advising the CEO, Board of Directors, and Finance and Audit Committees to ensure that financial strategies and decisions effectively facilitate the achievement of the Council's goals.