Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer📍 Location: Coconut Creek, FL 33066📄 Position Type: Full-time, onsite 4 days a week / Remote 1 as business allows

Why Join Junior Achievement of South Florida?

Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economyand lead our community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate not only to our mission, but also about being part of the innovative and energetic culture at JA.

JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 7,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered over 20 various programs to almost 50,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park.

For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

What We Offer:

✅ Work Environment – Innovative and energetic culture!✅ Growth Opportunities – Professional development assistance

Position overview:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key member of the organization’s executive leadership team, responsible for ensuring sound financial management, strategic planning, and fiscal accountability across all areas of the organization. This role oversees all financial functions—including budgeting, accounting, reporting, and risk management—while also leading the organization’s grants and contracts portfolio totaling approximately $5 million annually.

The CFO ensures compliance with federal, state, municipal, and private funding requirements, leads grant writing and reporting efforts, and provides financial guidance that supports the organization’s mission, sustainability, and growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position oversees the Finance and Grant team which includes:

• Finance and Accounting Director
  • Staff Accountant
• Senior Grant Manager
  • Grant and Compliance Manager

Components of the role will focus upon:

Financial Leadership and Strategy

• Serve as a strategic financial leader to the executive team and Board of Directors on all financial matters.
• Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes aligned with strategic goals.
• Develop and oversee financial policies, internal controls, and risk management systems.
• Present clear, accurate financial reports and analysis to the staff, Board and Finance Committee.
• Act as Liaison to Finance and Audit Board Committees
• Supervise all accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and audits (both financial and funding).
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting standards.

Grant Management and Compliance

• Manage a grant portfolio of approximately $5 million from federal, state, municipal, corporate, and foundation sources.
• Oversee all financial aspects of grant administration, including budgets, reporting, tracking, and compliance.
• Collaborate with program and development teams to develop budgets with grant objectives and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary compliance officer for all grant and contract agreements, ensuring timely submissions and adherence to funder requirements.
• Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper allocation and documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and funders on financial reviews and audits.

Grant Writing and Fund Development

• Partner with program and development teams to identify, write, and submit competitive grant proposals.
• Develop budgets and narratives for new and renewal grants.
• Ensure proper tracking of proposal outcomes and high-quality stewardship and communication with funders.
• Maintain systems to monitor grant deadlines, renewal opportunities, and reporting calendars.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead and mentor the finance and grants management team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program, operations, and development departments to align financial goals with mission outcomes.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Board Finance and Audit Committees.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

To achieve success, you will be expected to showcase the following skills and attributes:

• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting principles.
• Expertise in financial forecasting, analysis, and strategic planning.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and ethical standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, lead effectively, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Along with the above, we would also expect you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in a nonprofit organization with multiple funding streams, including public funding, with a minimum annual operating budget of $10M.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex grants and contracts, including federal and state funding.
• Proven success in grant writing and financial reporting for private, corporate, and government funders.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud) and grant management systems.

PLUS:

• Commit to Growth: Embrace continuous learning and development to achieve personal and professional advancement.
• Deliver the Wow: Consistently exceed expectations and create remarkable experiences for customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Be bold, innovative, and creative: Foster a culture of daring exploration, original thinking, and imaginative problem-solving.
• Do it with passion: Approach tasks and challenges with enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine love for what you do.
• Own your actions: Take responsibility for your decisions and outcomes and hold yourself accountable to high standards of integrity.
• Build awesome relationships: Cultivate strong, supportive connections with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders based on trust, respect, and collaboration.
• Bring fun & energy: Infuse positivity, enjoyment, and vitality into the workplace environment and interactions.
• Celebrate uniqueness: Value diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and contributions, fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
• Drive and embrace change: Proactively seek opportunities for innovation and improvement, adapting positively to evolving circumstances and challenges.
• Be true, be you: Embrace authenticity, integrity, and honesty in all interactions, staying true to your values and identity.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods to complete work.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching as necessary to perform routine office tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally (such as files, office supplies, or small equipment).

Important Information:

🚨 Junior Achievement of South Florida participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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