Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary

All For Kids, an award-winning non-profit recognized as "Best Place to Work" by the Los Angeles Business Journal, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of leading financial strategy in a complex organization, with a commitment to mission-driven work and fostering a culture of inclusion.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary Range: $250,000 - $275,000
• Work Location: Los Angeles (Magnolia Place)

Job Responsibilities

• Organizational & Thought Leadership:
• Strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on financial matters and growth plans.
• Manage relationships with board members, banks, donors, government agencies, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Directly oversee Finance, Accounting, Facilities, and Information Technology teams.
• Financial Acumen & Oversight:
• Oversee budgeting, budget implementation, tracking short- and long-term goals, and reconciliation.
• Present clear, relevant, and actionable financial information.
• Develop transparent forecasting capabilities.
• Ensure compliance, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Manage accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems.
• Prepare financial reports, financial outlooks, and forecasts.
• Evaluate and improve manual or low-tech procedures/processes.
• Collaborative & Trust Building Leader:
• Foster trust and collaboration among team members.
• Engage and support team members at all levels.
• Create a culture of accountability.
• Focus on talent acquisition and recruitment.
• Provide guidance and direction.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• Proven work experience as a CFO, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
• CPA strongly preferred; Top Accounting Firm experience preferred.
• At least 5 years' senior financial leadership experience; non-profit experience, strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Deep familiarity/expertise with multiple funding sources, including State/local funding.
• Experience with the LA County Department of Mental Health contract preferred.
• Experience with working with external auditors, compliance, and regulatory oversight.
• Skills:
• Commitment to results; incorporating the Children's Bureau mission and vision into daily decisions.
• Resilient in solving unexpected problems as they arise while considering liability, precedence, financial implications, and other possible future impact to the organization.
• Strong motivational and staff leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key information both verbally and in writing to CEO, Board, peers, and direct reports.
• Sense of humor, integrity, personal sense of accountability.
• Proficient in technology (Microsoft 365) and experience in integrating IT/Systems to improve productivity and accuracy.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

All For Kids is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all staff. We value diversity and support our employees' diverse needs.