Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership 

• Contribute to the leadership team, providing strategic insights to drive the organization’s success; 
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that align with REDF’s mission and goals; 
• Model organizational values and promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability; 
• Lead with a lens of DEI at the forefront – whether it relates to talent acquisition and development, vendor selection, or culture. 

Accounting & Financial Management 

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial management processes; 
• Foster and develop a dynamic high-performing team; 
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance, including ensuring timely and accurate reports to internal and external stakeholders; 
• Build sustainable financial models and provide guidance on cash flow and funding pipeline projections; 
• Work with the Controller and finance team to ensure efficiency and adherence to fiscal policies; 
• Develop and connect accounting system data to program outcomes data to evaluate the effectiveness of program services, and support program decision-making and key learnings;  
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities and prepare executive reports that clearly tell our financial story for management, the finance committee, and the board;  
• Serve as liaison to the finance committee, the audit committee, and our board treasurer – leading and managing committee meetings, ensuring their active fulfillment of their fiduciary duty, presenting the annual budget for understanding, negotiation, and approval.  

Talent Management & Human Resources 

• Develop and implement people strategies that foster an inclusive and equitable work environment; 
• Lead efforts to improve talent acquisition, retention, and professional development practices; 
• Oversee compensation and benefits, ensuring alignment with REDF’s goals as an employer of choice; 
• Manage the performance management process and support the development of a high-performing culture. 

Information Technology 

• Oversee REDF’s IT strategy, working closely with the IT service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure technology solutions meet business needs; 
• Manage IT infrastructure and ensure compliance with security and scalability requirements; 
• Align technology with organizational goals to improve productivity and efficiency. 

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the CFAO role at REDF will be a strategic and operational leader with extensive experience in financial management, human resources, and technology systems. They will have a proven track record of managing complex, mission-driven organizations, ideally within the nonprofit sector, and a strong understanding of nonprofit accounting and compliance. As a key member of the executive team, this individual will contribute to REDF’s strategic direction, providing financial oversight and leading cross-functional initiatives that ensure the organization’s continued growth and success. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and sustainable financial modeling will be essential, alongside the ability to foster an inclusive, high-performing culture within the organization. 

Beyond professional qualifications, the ideal candidate will have a deep personal connection to REDF’s mission of transforming lives through employment. They will be passionate about using their expertise to create impact for individuals facing barriers to employment, such as those experiencing homelessness or with histories of incarceration. A commitment to equity, inclusivity, and social impact will drive their leadership approach, inspiring teams to deliver on REDF’s mission. This personal alignment with the organization’s goals will allow the candidate to bring a genuine sense of purpose and empathy to their role, ensuring that operational excellence directly supports the lives of the individuals REDF serves. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field; MBA preferred; 
• Executive leadership experience in financial and operational management, ideally within a nonprofit environment; 
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, including experience with government funding, grants, and compliance, preferred; 
• Experience overseeing human resources and building a culture of performance and accountability; 
• Expertise in managing enterprise-level technology systems and optimizing IT infrastructure; 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of an organization; 
• Strong confidence in their point of view, along with the ability and humility to be influenced by other perspectives; 
• High integrity, serious about execution, but doesn’t take themselves too seriously in the process; 
• Ability to travel for team retreats and other leadership engagements.