BACKGROUND
Children’s Aid was founded in 1853 and provides comprehensive supports to children, youth, and their families in targeted high-need New York City neighborhoods to ensure that children in poverty succeed and thrive. Children’s Aid understands that poverty cannot be overcome with one service or program at a single point in time and commits to being with children, youth, and families every step of the way. It offers a full array of services in academic and social-emotional learning, health and nutrition, and family and community. Today, Children’s Aid works across 40+ locations, employs over 2,000 staff members, and serves nearly 50,000 children, youth, and families annually.
POSITION
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be the primary financial leader and strategist charged with driving the fiscal health and sustainability of the organization. They will be a trusted partner to the President and CEO, functional leaders, and staff at all levels. They will oversee a team of 33 staff, including 7 direct reports (6 budget directors and deputy CFO). The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven, experienced CPA with working knowledge of government and private funding streams who brings strategic thinking and a collaborative mindset to their work. In addition, they will have a track record of developing bestin-class systems and structures to support high-quality program delivery.
This is a significant leadership position with substantial engagement across the organization. In addition to working with the executive team, the CFO will work with the relevant committees of the board of directors (finance, investment, audit and risk, pension and personnel), providing them with information and advice that allows them to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. The CFO will present regularly at board meetings, delivering updates that are accessible to audiences with a range of financial experience. Above all, the CFO will embody a customer service ethos by providing excellent service to all organization staff, allowing them to serve children, youth, and families as effectively as possible. Candidates with deep experience in a large, complex, multifaceted organization with significant crossdepartmental collaboration and varied funding sources will thrive in this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership
Financial Management, Compliance, and Reporting
COMPENSATION
Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, Children’s Aid encourages you to apply.
The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.
Children’s Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, Children’s Aid will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a passion for the mission of Children’s Aid and the ability to ensure that its financial excellence is commensurate with its programmatic excellence. Specifically, the CFO should have:
Experience
Personal Attributes
Competitive benefits package
To apply, please send cover letter and resume as one PDF to CACFO@pbrsearch.com with subject line Children's Aid CFO (Impact Opportunity) and document title “Last Name First Name – Letter Resume”.
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