Lead the organization’s financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Oversee all accounting operations, including financial reporting, treasury, and investment management.
Direct governance, compliance, audit processes, and risk management systems across the enterprise.
Provide financial leadership and guidance to Board-level committees.
Ensure excellence, quality, and alignment across chapter-facing shared financial services.
Lead and develop a high-performing Finance & Operations team.
Lead enterprise process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce complexity, and strengthen cross-departmental alignment.
Oversee organizational change management strategies to support smooth adoption of new systems, processes, and operating models.
Act as a key partner in the development, execution, and tracking of the enterprise strategic plan.
Champion strong internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and mission-aligned financial practices.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required; MBA preferred.
CPA preferred
Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience working with and advising Board level committees in significant nonprofit or corporate environments.
Proven success leading and influencing stakeholders in a distributed, shared services accounting model.
Strong leadership experience managing remote and hybrid teams.
Extensive experience with financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and nonprofit compliance.
Experience with directing and guiding investment management decisions.
Excellent communication, analytical, and relationship building skills.
Ability to travel as needed.

Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance
Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires

Chief Financial Officer

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