Chief Financial Officer

ACTE is the largest national education association dedicated to advancing education that prepares youth and adults for careers. Founded in 1926 and celebrating its 100th anniversary, ACTE is experiencing dramatic growth with 30 staff members and plans to add 5 more in the coming year. The organization reported over $10.9 million in revenue in 2025 and reached a record-setting membership milestone of over 30,000 members. ACTE maintains a robust, mission-driven culture with a high retention rate and a highly collaborative environment that values strong cross-departmental relationships.

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a critical senior leadership role reporting directly to the Executive Director. The CFO will manage the financial, human resources, and operations functions of the Association. This is an active, hands-on financial leadership role requiring the CFO to balance big-picture strategic thinking with tactical, day-to-day work. The CFO will ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, oversee system integrations between the iMIS database and Sage Intacct accounting system, and serve as a key financial resource to the Board of Directors. The CFO will supervise a relatively new internal team and oversee an outsourced Controller, ensuring seamless financial and operational support for the Association's ongoing growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial and operational leadership for the Association, overseeing budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, human resources, facilities, contracts, technology, and internal control systems.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, ensure compliance and audit readiness, and optimize system integrations.
• Support the Board of Directors and Audit Committee, and translate complex financial information for staff, members, and other stakeholders.
• Lead a geographically dispersed internal team and an outsourced Controller, fostering collaboration, accountability, and strong support for the Association’s continued growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• CPA designation.
• 10+ years of managerial-level accounting experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, government grants, association/nonprofit finance, and financial systems such as Sage Intacct and iMIS EMS.

Skills

• Ethical, detail-oriented, collaborative, and forward-thinking.
• Strong supervisory, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Pay

Annual salary range: $180,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package.
• Annual bonus plan for up to 5%, based on performance and organizational performance.

Schedule

Hybrid – minimum of 2 days per week in office (Alexandria, Virginia).