Chief Financial Officer
Glide
Country: United States of America
Location: San Francisco
Time Type: Full Time
Posted On: September 27, 2024
About Glide:
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization.
Position Summary:
GLIDE is searching for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a strong background in financial leadership, particularly in the context of driving financial strategies, and compliance initiatives and managing our contractual billing, and P/L cashflow oversight. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing financial best practices, in addition to guiding the executive team and board of directors, and overseeing all financial functions, including accounting, payroll, contracts, RFP budgeting/forecasting, and financial reporting is critical to succeed.
A key aspect of the role is the ability to analyze financial data, manage cash flow, contractual invoicing/billing, and identify and address financial risks and opportunities. This role requires a candidate with strong financial acumen, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization. Strategic thinking, a solid understanding of financial regulations, and a demonstrated track record of driving financial performance and operational excellence are also necessary.
Principal Responsibility:
We are seeking a CFO to work alongside the President and CEO, and the Board of Directors to develop new sources of revenue in alignment with our financial goals and values.
To that end, the Chief Financial Officer will ensure the overall fiscal health of the organization has integrity and that we are excellent stewards of our resources. The ideal candidate will be able to translate financial strategies into actionable plans and will lead with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties can be assigned, and the duties and responsibilities of the job are subject to change without notice.