Chief Finance and Administrative Officer; CFAO

Established in 1923, United Way California Capital Region has steadfastly supported the Sacramento community, fostering transformative change for nearly a century. Serving the counties of Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo, our mission is to end poverty in the capital region. Our strategy is threefold: helping kids excel in school, investing in children and families, and strengthening local schools. We believe in beginning at Square One:
Helping every family succeed so their community can too.

Our approach to the services we provide is holistic and grounded in a public health model, starting at birth, providing children with monthly books up to age 5, and helping foster youth with savings accounts as they transition to adulthood. Recognizing that children's needs extend beyond the classroom, we address immediate basic needs as well like hunger and housing. This is why we provide housing supportive services, including housing navigation and sustainability, under the CalAIM program, further alleviating family economic pressures.

We proudly pioneered the first guaranteed income program in Sacramento and oversee the largest free tax preparation initiative across our counties. Moreover, our involvement spans various school districts, offering case management for K-8 foster youth and spearheading the Community Schools initiative in West Sacramento, catering to 7,000 children.

Recently, United Way California Capital Region received prestigious recognitions: the 2023 Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Non‑Profit of the Year, the 2023 Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Centennial Business Hall of Fame Award, and our CEO was named one of the 2024 Most Admired CEOs by the Sacramento Business Journal. These honors reflect our ongoing efforts and commitment to the community, underscoring our role in fostering a healthier, more prosperous region.

At United Way’s core is the philosophy that families possess the blueprint for their prosperity. We stand alongside them, offering resources to help them realize their potential. This inclusive approach, spanning from our staff to our initiatives, epitomizes our commitment: to ensure every family, and thereby every community, thrives.

UWCCR recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. Our Human Resources and Executive Team are committed to promoting Anti‑Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address racial inequities and disparities. We live these values by improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

We aspire to recruit, employ, retain, and promote talented individuals representing the full spectrum of our community, and welcome all candidates, including candidates of any race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age, and candidates with disabilities.

Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer

Status:
Full-Time | Exempt | Hybrid, Salary range $170,000-$190,000

Organization Size: 57 Employees | $26M+ in Investments

We are seeking an empathetic, strategic, and adaptive Chief Finance and Administrative Officer (CFAO) to serve as a trusted partner to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team. This role provides executive oversight of the organization’s financial health, administrative operations, and long‑term sustainability.

The CFAO will play a critical role in guiding a growing, mission‑driven organization of approximately 57 employees, supporting both day‑to‑day operational excellence and long‑range strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate is a servant leader with a proven ability to stabilize teams, coach principled leadership across diverse staff, and translate complex financial information into clear, compelling storytelling that drives alignment and action.

This leader will also help steward $26M+ in investments and organizational reserves, ensuring strong financial stewardship in support of community impact.