• Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

    Girl Scouts of America (Washington, DC)


    Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

     

    Council: Girl Scout Council Of The Nation's Capital

     

    Job Location: DC - Washington

     

    Salary Range: $225,000 - $250,000

     

    Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

     

    Job #: 8478

     

    Post Date: 7/25/2025

    Job Summary

    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.

    Job Qualifications

    - 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.

     

    - Ability to travel within the Greater Washington, DC area, including to program sites and Council properties.

     

    - Availability for occasional evenings and weekends as needed

     

    Special Instructions

     

    For more information, please contact the council directly.

    How to Apply

    Click here (https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=212297&clientkey=1CD74B85C94EA045E5B37B61E569827B) to apply.

    Betsy West, Staff Recruiter

    [email protected]

     

    Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital

     

    4301 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestSuite M-2Washington, DC 20008

     

    Fax #: 202-379-0109 Web Site: http://www.gscnc.org