Chief Financial Officer
A2LA is a non-profit, public service membership organization offering compliance and accreditation services to organizations worldwide. We formally recognize testing, calibration, and other laboratories for their quality and technical competency against international standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189), federal requirements (FDA, GLP, FCC), state (cannabis), and local requirements (water testing). Our work ensures products and services meet rigorous testing and quality standards, contributing to a safer world.
About the Role
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping the organization's financial strategy and ensuring its long-term financial health and sustainability. This role provides leadership and oversight of all financial functions, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, risk management, and compliance. As a strategic partner to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors, the CFO drives organizational growth, operational excellence, and informed decision-making through financial insight and business intelligence. The CFO ensures strong financial stewardship, effective governance, and alignment of financial resources with organizational priorities.
About You
You are a strategic, forward-thinking executive with a proven ability to align financial leadership with business strategy. You combine deep financial expertise with strong business acumen and a collaborative leadership style, enabling you to influence decisions across the organization. You have experience guiding organizations through growth, change, and evolving business environments while maintaining financial discipline and operational effectiveness. You are an exceptional communicator who can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences, including executive leadership, boards, and external stakeholders. You demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership for all financial functions, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and treasury
- Develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on financial performance and long-term planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and variance analysis
- Oversee cash flow management, investment strategies, and capital planning
- Ensure integrity of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies
- Oversee and direct annual financial audit and ensure timely completion and resolution of findings
- Present financial results, forecasts, and key metrics to executive leadership and the Board
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, insurers, and consultants
- Provide leadership and oversight of the Controller and Finance team
- Drive financial performance through key performance indicators and data-driven decision-making
- Lead enterprise risk management and compliance efforts including property and liability insurance portfolios
- Champion process improvement and system enhancements across the finance department
- Perform other duties and strategic initiatives as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior leadership roles
- Proven experience developing and executing financial strategy
- Experience presenting to executive leadership and Boards of Directors
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance
- Experience serving as a fiduciary to company-sponsored retirement plans and portfolio/investment management
- Experience overseeing accounting, FP&A, and treasury functions
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Experience with ERP systems is required; experience with NetSuite or similar platforms is preferred
A2LA may provide exceptions to educational requirements for veterans who demonstrate the ability to perform the duties listed in this job posting.
Benefits
- Robust 403(b) retirement plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA and FSA (medical and dependent care)
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- AFLAC supplemental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid-time off, 10 paid government holidays, and 1 floating holiday
- Training and development opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
Pay
The proposed salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 annually. This position is also eligible to participate in A2LA's executive incentive compensation program, subject to organizational and individual performance goals.
Schedule
Work is typically performed in an office setting with flexible hours.
Working Environment & Physical Requirements
- Physical Demands: Walking; sitting for long hours; using hands for typing; talking and hearing. Close vision required for reviewing documents on computer or in hardcopy.
- Work Environment: Office setting.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.