Northampton, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
$134k–$165k/yr
LOCATION OF POSITION: Remote (within the United States) with travel for periodic in-person meetings and activities required. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer visa sponsor…
Skills: Nonprofit Financial Management, GAAP, ERP Implementation, Risk Management, Financial Strategy
Northampton, Massachusetts, United States • Remote OK
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The CFO provides strategic oversight of financial, risk management, legal compliance, and administrative functions while reporting to the Executive Director. A primary goal is leading the transition from an outsourced accounting model to a high-performing in-house finance department and implementing a new ERP system.
Requires at least 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 10 years in complex nonprofits with budgets over $20 million. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is required, with a CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
LOCATION OF POSITION: Remote (within the United States) with travel for periodic in-person meetings and activities required. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
SALARY RANGE: The selected candidate will receive one of the following salaries: $134,444, $150,578 or $165,367 depending on their location. Salaries are assigned by matching the candidate’s current location to our cost-of-labor chart and cannot be negotiated. This is a FULL-TIME salaried position with a competitive benefits package. See below for details.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
This position is exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It is not eligible for overtime pay.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The CFO supervises the Director of Finance; oversees an existing finance department and collaborates closely with senior leaders including the Chief Operating Officer and Chief People and Culture Officer to ensure cross-functional alignment.
UNION STATUS:
This position is managerial and not included in the collective bargaining unit represented by ESF’s union, the Juntos Podemos Guild.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Research shows that qualified talent from historically marginalized groups often self-select out of applying to positions if they don't meet all the qualifications listed. Consider this description our best thinking at the moment. Strong candidates may not meet all the requirements but still have valuable experience and expertise to offer. If you believe you could be a strong candidate, please apply!
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
An increasing number of Americans – most of whom are women and people of color – are employed in service sector jobs that are marked by low wages, no health care, job insecurity, and lack of training and career advancement opportunities. The SEIU Education & Support Fund tackles these issues by designing and facilitating worker-centered, relationship-based, and accessible education, training, and workforce development programs. We serve as a strategic partner to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and collaborate with other unions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and employers to help workers access good jobs and spark positive social change. Throughout our work, we promote a culture of empowerment that honors experience, culture, diversity, and inclusion.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a key leader on the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), providing strategic oversight of the organization’s financial, risk management, legal compliance, contract administration, and administrative functions.
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the CFO plays a critical role in solidifying ESF’s business model, ensuring financial sustainability, and embedding financial risk management into organizational decision-making and strategic planning.
The incoming CFO will be a transformative leadership role for a strategic and hands-on executive who will provide financial stewardship while architecting and leading the organization's transition from an outsourced accounting model to a high-performing, self-sufficient in-house finance department. This includes spearheading a full ERP implementation, ensuring robust risk management and legal compliance and alignment with a Human Capital Management system.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Financial Strategy, Reporting, and Systems
Administration and Financial Compliance, and Risk Management
Grants & Contracts (Revenue) Oversight
Executive Leadership & Team Development
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
BENEFITS
We understand the importance of offering our employees strong support and benefits. That’s why we provide 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your eligible dependents and offer a defined benefit pension plan for retirement. We also offer an initial and annual home stipend, and you can choose between a biweekly cell phone stipend or a company-sponsored cell phone.
In your first two years with us, you’ll accrue up to four (4) weeks of vacation and five (5) weeks after completing two years of service. We also recognize the value of work-life balance, so we offer paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, six (6) personal days, and two (2) floating holidays.
COMPENSATION
At the Education and Support Fund (ESF), we understand how crucial it is to create a compensation and benefits system that not only attracts but also retains a diverse and talented team. We are committed to ensuring that our compensation practices reflect our values and the unique experiences of each employee. Our philosophy focuses on the following important principles:
1. Honoring Our Culture: We believe that every individual's lived experiences and professional journeys are invaluable. Our compensation framework aims to acknowledge and celebrate this diversity, as it enriches our organization and strengthens our community.
2. Innovative: We strive to be forward-thinking in our approach. By embracing an inclusive design process, we are dedicated to crafting a compensation program that is not only fair but also transformative, promoting a culture of growth and opportunity for everyone at ESF.
3. Worker-Centered: Your voice matters to us. We are committed to listening to the needs, experiences, and perspectives of our staff as we develop our Compensation Framework. We want to ensure that all factors are thoughtfully considered to create a supportive and equitable environment.
At ESF, we are committed to fairness, consistency, and transparency in our compensation practices. The salary for this role is predetermined based on standardized geographical cost of labor data and the candidate's primary place of residence.
Salaries are assigned by matching the candidate’s current location to our cost-of-labor chart and cannot be negotiated. We understand that compensation is an important factor in your decision-making and encourage candidates to review and ask questions about our benefits information to get a better understanding of our total compensation package.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SEIU Education and Support Fund follows the spirit and intent of all federal, state and local employment law and is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. In alignment with our mission, we recognize the importance of our staff reflecting the communities our work aims to benefit as well as the desirability of increasing employment opportunities for people from historically marginalized groups. We encourage and seek applicants from people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and people with disabilities.
We provide education and training programs that empower workers, raise standards, and promote high quality jobs.
The SEIU Education and Support Fund (ESF) is a 501(c)(3) organization with a successful track record of managing workforce development grants, developing educational materials, convening health and safety trainings, undertaking public informational efforts and improving standards in the public and service sectors. ESF partners with think tanks, policy makers, advocates, community colleges and businesses, as well as labor unions, chief among them the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). ESF has a long history of administering initiatives designed for health care workers, however, currently, our core sectors include early childhood education, human services and property services. ESF also manages labor-management training funds in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and California.
Offices: 351 Pleasant St, Suite B#215, Northampton, Massachusetts 01060, US
View all jobs at SEIU Education & Support FundWe provide education and training programs that empower workers, raise standards, and promote high quality jobs.
The SEIU Education and Support Fund (ESF) is a 501(c)(3) organization with a successful track record of managing workforce development grants, developing educational materials, convening health and safety trainings, undertaking public informational efforts and improving standards in the public and service sectors. ESF partners with think tanks, policy makers, advocates, community colleges and businesses, as well as labor unions, chief among them the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). ESF has a long history of administering initiatives designed for health care workers, however, currently, our core sectors include early childhood education, human services and property services. ESF also manages labor-management training funds in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and California.
Offices: 351 Pleasant St, Suite B#215, Northampton, Massachusetts 01060, US
View all jobs at SEIU Education & Support Fund