Chief Financial Officer; CFO
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Management
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial Manager -
Finance & Banking
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial Manager, Financial Compliance, VP/Director of Finance
Location: St. Louis
Reports To
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Pay Range$140,000 - $150,000
About Rung for WomenRung for Women empowers women to achieve long-term economic stability and family self-sufficiency. Bridging the gap between crisis support and sustained success, Rung serves women through coaching, career training, and a supportive, community-centered environment.
Since launching in March 2021, more than 500 women have begun their journey with Rung, many securing better jobs and increasing their income. Rung focuses on high-impact career pathways. We partner with employers and training providers to offer fast-track training, on-the-job learning, and apprenticeships. Members also benefit from access to childcare, health and wellness amenities, and a network of women working toward shared goals.
Rung for Women is a mission-driven workplace committed to equity, innovation, and growth, investing in both the women we serve and the staff who support them.
Our Mission:Inspiring all women to climb the economic opportunity ladder.
Position SummaryThe Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the overall financial health, administrative infrastructure, and operational stewardship of the organization. The CFO provides leadership for finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, compliance, and resource allocation while ensuring organizational sustainability and mission impact. This role also provides oversight of the Operations Team, ensuring that financial, operational, and facility resources are aligned with organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities Enterprise Strategy & Executive Leadership- Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CEO.
- Participate in enterprise strategic planning and organizational decision-making.
- Develop long-range financial and operational strategies to support growth.
- Provide executive leadership in organizational change management and scaling initiatives.
- Partner with executive leaders to ensure organizational priorities are appropriately resourced.
- Lead all accounting, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
- Develop multi-year financial projections and sustainability models.
- Oversee cash flow management, reserves, investments, and liquidity strategies.
- Ensure sound fiscal management and stewardship of organizational assets.
- Develop financial dashboards and performance indicators.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, grant requirements, and IRS regulations.
- Lead annual audits and tax filings.
- Establish enterprise risk management practices.
- Present financial information to the Board of Directors.
- Provide executive oversight of operational systems and administrative infrastructure.
- Lead the Director of Operations in implementing efficient and scalable business processes.
- Oversee vendor management, contracts, and procurement strategies.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Provide executive oversight of the organization's physical assets and facilities.
- Partner with the Director of Facilities & Building Experience to create a welcoming and mission-aligned environment.
- Oversee capital planning and facility improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of strategic financial leadership, operational expertise, and people leadership, including:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- MBA or other relevant master's degree strongly preferred.
- CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience
, including responsibility for organizational financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and financial operations. - Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience leading teams, developing talent, and managing organizational resources.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, compliance, and risk management.
- Experience partnering with executive leadership to support strategic planning, organizational growth, and data-informed decision-making.
- Nonprofit financial management experience preferred.
- Experience working with Boards of Directors, Finance Committees, and executive leadership teams preferred.
- Exceptional analytical,…
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