Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Join Our Leadership Team as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO)

Empowering Youth. Supporting Communities. Leading with Excellence.

Are you a strategic, mission-driven financial leader who thrives on aligning people, resources, and systems to achieve bold goals? Do you have a passion for operational excellence and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of youth leadership programs? If so, we invite you to consider joining us as our next Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO).

About the Role

As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and plays a critical role in shaping the future of our organization. The CFAO is responsible for the strategic oversight of finance, information technology, risk management, business operations, product program, and facilities. This is a leadership opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking professional who can ensure operational excellence while aligning financial resources to support our mission: building Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

The CFAO leads a strong and capable team and has four direct reports: the Controller, Director of Operations, Director of Product Program, and Financial Operations Specialist. This role fosters cross-functional collaboration and accountability across departments, and partners closely with the CEO, Executive Team, Board Committees, and key stakeholders to steward the organization's financial health and operational integrity.

Key Areas of Focus

• Financial Strategy & Oversight: Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audits, investments, and compliance to ensure long-term financial sustainability. Serve as primary liaison to finance-related Board committees.
• Operations Leadership: Oversee business operations, IT, product program, facilities, and risk management. Ensure systems and policies are efficient, inclusive, and mission-aligned.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the CEO, Executive Team, and Board to advance organizational goals through sound resource allocation, operational excellence, and proactive risk management.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10+ years in senior leadership roles overseeing finance and administration, ideally in a nonprofit setting.
• Proven success managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering high performance.
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit financial standards (FASB, GAAP), grant reporting, and compliance.
• Strong business acumen with strategic planning expertise.
• Skilled communicator and collaborator with experience working alongside Boards and diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to Girl Scouts’ mission and values, including equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel within the Greater Washington, DC area, including to program sites and Council properties.
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Some of Our Benefits

• 100% employer-paid HMO health insurance for employees (dependent coverage, POS, dental/vision available).
• 3% employer contribution to 403(b), plus additional 2% match.
• Generous paid leave benefits.
• Paid holidays/office closures include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and December 26-31. The Presidential Inauguration Day is also an observed holiday on January 20th every four years. One floating holiday, annually.
• A vibrant workplace with a diverse staff who are dedicated to a common mission to make a difference in our community through Girl Scouting. Click here to read our bi-monthly staff newsletter to take a closer look.

Find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at this link.

The starting salary range for this position is $225,000 - $250,000.

About Us

At Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital, we believe in the power of youth leadership. Our mission is to build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We serve over 45,000 youth and 31,000 adult members across the District of Columbia and 25 counties in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community where youth can thrive, learn new skills, and discover their leadership potential.

Benefits

When joining Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital in a benefit-eligible position, you will enjoy the following generous package:

• 3 health insurance options (The Council pays the full monthly premium for individual coverage in the HMO or HMO/HSA and contributes $73.89 per pay period to the HSA for employees on that plan.)
• Dental and vision plan
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary employee-paid short-term disability insurance
• Immediate, 100% vested, employer contribution of 3% to 403(b) plan
• 403(b) match of 2% available after 12 months of employment (3 year vesting)
• A generous paid vacation policy (0-1 year = 15 days; 1-3 years = 18 days; >3 years = 24 days)
• 11 paid holidays, annually – PLUS office closure December 26-31
• 12 paid sick days, annually
• 10 paid New Child Leave days for qualifying staff
• Flexible spending plans for certain medical and dependent care expenses
• Employee assistance program
• Metro SmartBenefits® (pretax transportation program)
• Garage parking at our main office, conveniently paid through pretax payroll deduction