Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
hace 3 días
Nashville
We have been retained by one of Middle Tennessee’s most respected nonprofit organizations to recruit its next Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee (Goodwill) is dedicated to changing lives through education, training, and employment helping thousands of Tennesseans each year gain skills, find meaningful work, and build brighter futures. Goodwill’s programs and services provide second chances and new opportunities—making a lasting impact in our communities – creating hope and transforming lives across Tennessee. Goodwill believes a job does more than pay the bills — it brings dignity, purpose, and independence and that a hand-up is better than a handout. When someone finds meaningful work, the entire community benefits. The ripple effect of one person’s success strengthens families, builds confidence, and uplifts neighborhoods. Goodwill is changing lives—one job, one opportunity, one future at a time. The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all financial, treasury, and administrative functions of the organization. This role partners with the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team to prioritize and execute business initiatives in a financially responsible and mission-aligned manner, ensuring the organization’s long-term sustainability and growth. The CFAO balances enterprise-level strategic leadership with effective oversight of tactical operations and provides executive leadership for Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The role oversees the Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Human Resources, Vice President of Information Technology, and the Senior Project Manager and ensures that corporate support functions operate as strategic enablers of organizational performance and mission impact. Essential Functions of the Role: Financial and Enterprise Leadership • Provide strategic financial leadership to ensure alignment of financial strategy with organizational vision, mission, and strategic priorities., • Oversee all financial management, accounting, and treasury functions, including financial reporting, grant management, compliance, audits, tax, treasury, borrowing, cash management, and internal controls., • Ensure fiscal responsibility through disciplined expense management, revenue optimization, and stewardship of organizational resources., • Ensure adequate working capital and assess organizational performance against budget, providing clear, actionable recommendations. Strategic Planning, Risk, and Growth • Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop, prioritize, and implement short- and long-term strategic plans that support organizational growth and mission advancement., • Lead enterprise-level risk and reward analysis related to growth initiatives, capital investments, and strategic opportunities, ensuring alignment with organizational risk appetite and long-term sustainability., • Oversee relationships with external service providers, including auditors, tax advisors, insurance providers, and risk management partners. Data, Analytics, and Decision Support • Champion the development and execution of an enterprise data roadmap that promotes data integrity, analytics capability, and the use of SMART goals to drive informed, high-quality decision-making across the organization., • Establish and maintain systems and controls that ensure the integrity of financial and operational data and enhance organizational value. Information Technology Leadership • Oversee technology strategy to ensure applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and telecommunications align with organizational goals., • Position Information Technology as a strategic partner and thought leader in driving business growth, operational efficiency, mission impact, and customer and donor satisfaction. Human Resources and Culture Leadership • Provide executive oversight of Human Resources strategy, including payroll, benefits and wellness, employee training and development, engagement, talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, and succession planning., • Serve as a steward of organizational culture by fostering a productive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment and holding leaders accountable for talent development and employee engagement. Governance and Board Engagement • Serve as the primary financial liaison to all Goodwill of Middle Tennessee Boards of Directors and Trustees., • Coordinate and lead Finance and Audit Committee meetings and report at Board and Trustee meetings with clarity, transparency, and sound judgment. Qualifications Desired: Leadership Competencies The CFAO is expected to demonstrate the following leadership competencies critical to long-term organizational success and succession readiness: Growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning • Decisiveness balanced with approachability and collaboration, • Effective delegation and empowerment of leaders, • Visionary and strategic thinking with strong execution discipline, • Thought leadership that challenges the status quo and advances organizational maturity Leadership Behaviors The CFAO consistently demonstrates: Integrity, sound judgment, and ethical leadership • Ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve organizational goals, • Adaptability and effectiveness in ambiguity and change, • Willingness to challenge assumptions and improve systems and processes, • Continuous learning and professional curiosity Education • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience., • CPA certification desired but not required. Experience • Significant direct management experience in a corporate accounting or finance operation (Controller, Chief Financial Officer, or equivalent)., • Minimum of twelve years of progressively responsible leadership experience across finance, human resources, risk management, and/or information technology., • Public accounting background highly desirable., • Demonstrated ability to lead and provide strategic direction in areas without deep tactical expertise. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Demonstrated financial and accounting acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, reporting, compliance, and negotiation., • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and technical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences., • Proven ability to build effective relationships with executives, board members, staff, donors, vendors, and community partners., • Strong organizational skills with the ability to learn new processes quickly and manage multiple priorities., • A thought leader with a proven track record of leading through change and ambiguity, possessing a broad blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills., • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
