Open Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at OneGoal
About OneGoal
OneGoal transforms postsecondary advising and support so that every student can define their own future. Together with our partners, we’re building a movement to close the opportunity gap. We work side-by-side with partner schools and districts to build their knowledge and capacity. The result is more equitable and effective support for all students. Our unique approach, honed over 15 years, prioritizes strong human relationships. And it’s proven to deliver real student impact. 81% of OneGoal high school graduates enroll in a postsecondary institution, and 73% of those students persist one year after high school graduation. An independent study by the University of Chicago found that OneGoal students are about 40% more likely to earn their postsecondary degrees than students from similar backgrounds.
To learn more about OneGoal, please visit https://www.onegoalgraduation.org/.
Role Overview
The inaugural Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a pivotal leader in advancing OneGoal toward its strategic goals of financial sustainability and operational excellence. The CFO will spearhead the transformation and rebuilding of the finance team, cultivating a culture of innovation, efficiency, and strategic thinking to align financial operations with OneGoal’s ambitious growth and mission impact. OneGoal has over 250 employees with an annual operating budget of approximately $40m and $70m of net assets. The CFO will be responsible for enhancing financial processes, systems, and controls, emphasizing operational efficiency and strategic foresight to support our growth and mission. This role requires a blend of professional expertise, strategic leadership, and a profound mission fit, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.
The ideal candidate is a finance and accounting expert who embodies a blend of unwavering vision and flexibility, possessing the insight to create and inspire the adoption of new processes and technologies. They are a strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach, ready to delve into specifics and set a precedent through action. As an accessible and cooperative leader, they prioritize fostering robust relationships within and beyond the organization. Additionally, this CFO should deeply understand the complexities inherent in a matrixed organization, skillfully navigating interdepartmental relationships and collaborative processes.
This remote position reports directly to the CEO. The CFO will manage 2-3 direct reports, including a newly hired controller, and oversee an overall vertical of 11 staff members. The organizational and reporting structure of this team will be at the discretion of the incoming CFO, who will also be supported by a fractional executive assistant.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
Team Management
Revenue Management
Operations
Org-wide Collaboration
Experience and Qualifications
What you’ve accomplished (required):
Skills you have developed and knowledge you have:
OneGoal Team
Guided by a clear set of core values and beliefs, you will join an impressive group of more than 190 OneGoal staff across the country who believe in the untapped potential within students. The OneGoal team challenges themselves and others to regularly ask, “Is there a better way?” You believe in an inclusive and culturally competent society and the essence of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. OneGoals believes that in order to create the change, each person on the team brings a remarkable and diverse set of experiences, skills and characteristics that individually and collectively, contribute to the radical change needed to move us towards a more equitable and just nation.
Location
This role is a remote role, with a strong preference for Chicago. (Open to candidates in Atlanta, Bay Area, Houston, Boston, New York. Exception for the right candidate outside these regions)
OneGoal is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We welcome a diverse pool of applications, believe it is critical that our staff represent the larger labor movement, and are committed to building a culture and community that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. By submitting this online application form, you consent to be contacted via email with important updates and other information from RCG Talent Solutions.
Open Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at OneGoal
About OneGoal
OneGoal transforms postsecondary advising and support so that every student can define their own future. Together with our partners, we’re building a movement to close…
The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $225,000. OneGoal offers competitive compensation based on the market for nonprofits our size. The benefits package* includes: over eight weeks of paid time off (or 43 business days), between vacation days, wellness time, and holidays; paid medical or parental leaves should you have need; medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance; as well as a 401(k) with a 3% match.
OneGoal believes in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and takes internal and external equity seriously. Given the commitment to equity, OneGoal does not negotiate salary offers; instead each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking. You will have an opportunity to discuss salary in more detail after you begin the hiring process.
*OneGoal reserves the right to change benefits at any time according to business need.
The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $225,000. OneGoal offers competitive compensation based on the market for nonprofits our size. The benefits package* includes: over…
OneGoal is partnering with RCG Talent Solutions to find our Chief Financial Officer. Please use this link to submit your application. The priority deadline to apply is May 8, 2024; applications received after this date may not receive priority review. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application or to participate in the application or interview process, please direct all concerns or questions to openroles@rcgtalent.com.
OneGoal is partnering with RCG Talent Solutions to find our Chief Financial Officer. Please use this link to submit your application. The priority deadline to apply is May 8, 2024…