Chief Financial Officer

# Chief Financial Officer Hot Job Fredericksburg, VA 22401## Overview Salary Range$ - $ Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage Rarely Category Executive ## Description###
** Overview of the Position
** Students for Life of America & Students for Life Action is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team. The CFO oversees the financial actions of Students for Life of America and Students for Life Action, including the tracking of cash flow, financial planning, and analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses while proposing corrective actions.###

** Responsibilities
* *** Financial Strategy, Planning & Oversight
*** Oversees all financial operations and directs the organization’s financial planning, strategy, and structure.
* Analyzes, monitors, and reports financial performance, projections, and key financial metrics to the President, Executive Vice President (EVP), and Board of Directors.
* Develops, implements, and maintains accounting policies, financial controls, and administrative procedures to support accurate financial reporting and effective financial management.
* Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial, tax, and regulatory requirements by monitoring relevant legislation, coordinating with external advisors, and overseeing required filings.
* Advises executive leadership on financial risks, regulatory changes, resource allocation, and recommended courses of action.
* Manages cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet organizational obligations.
* Oversees relationships with external financial advisors, auditors, tax professionals, and other financial service providers.
** Annual Budget & Financial Reporting
*** Annual Budget Development
* Coordinates the annual budgeting process by collecting and consolidating budget submissions from Vice Presidents and Directors.
* Collaborates with the President and EVP to develop the proposed annual budget, evaluate organizational priorities, and align financial resources with strategic objectives.
* Presents the proposed annual budget to the Board of Directors for review and approval.
* Maintains the approved operating budget and ensures the working budget reflects approved changes throughout the fiscal year.
* Partners with Finance Coordinators to maintain accurate budget records, monitor spending, and communicate budget expectations to department leaders.
* Prepares the annual financial report for the Board of Directors, as required.
* Quarterly Financial Reporting & Forecasting
* Prepares quarterly financial reports and updated projections by consolidating expenditures, reviewing departmental forecasts, and identifying significant variances from the approved budget.
* Meets with Directors to review spending, assess projected expenses, and incorporate changes to departmental forecasts.
* Coordinates with the Development team to incorporate updated revenue projections into quarterly financial forecasts.
* Reviews quarterly projections with the President, obtains required approvals, and submits approved reports to the Finance Committee and other designated stakeholders.
* Identifies material budget variances, emerging financial risks, and potential resource constraints and recommends corrective actions as appropriate.
* Monthly Financial Review
* Partners with the Finance Coordinator to compile and reconcile monthly income and expense data within the working budget.
* Prepares monthly financial reports for review with the President.
* Analyzes actual financial results against budgeted amounts, explains material variances, and identifies trends requiring leadership attention.
** Accounts Payable & Financial Operations
*** Accounts Payable Management
* Oversees the accounts payable process to ensure timely, accurate, and properly authorized payments.
* Reviews and approves invoices and other payment requests in accordance with organizational approval policies and spending controls.
* Reviews and approves transactions and spending requests submitted through , including  Spend & Expense, as applicable to assigned approval authority.
* Oversees accounts payable workflows and works with the Finance Coordinator to resolve outstanding invoices, discrepancies, and payment issues.
* Ensures appropriate documentation, approval records, and internal controls are maintained for financial transactions.
* Audit & Tax Management
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