Resilient Strategies LLC

Chief Financial Officer

Based in Oakland, CA
(hybrid)

   

About Resilient Strategies LLC
Resilient Strategies (RS) is an organization that provides a robust and values-aligned infrastructure that is nimble, agile and responsive to program, political and campaign demands while maintaining compliance and efficiency for its partner organizations working for social justice. Within the Resilient Strategies Network, partner organizations can tap into the benefits of easily sharing staff and resources across multiple political projects (whether they be 501c3s, 501c4s, PACs, or other entities) with a consolidated backend to handle financial and legal services, cost allocation, human resources, payroll/benefits management, grants and contract management, technology infrastructure and support, and other core services.

Resilient Strategies partners with key grassroots organizations led by working class people of color. As a movement operations organization, we believe in building thoughtful systems that support a people-powered movement. Providing backend support to our partner organizations increases their ability to build power and fight for justice in working-class communities of color.

Disclaimer: Resilient Strategies is not a unionized organization.

Position Overview:
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for managing the financial operations of Resilient Strategies and our partner organizations ensuring financial health and sustainability. This CFO will lead RS’ Finance Team and oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements.

We are seeking a financial executive with strong management and communication skills, and a successful track record of leading teams and improving systems. The successful candidate will bring a passion and commitment to Resilient Strategies mission and core values and be a thought leader in how finance, accounting, and reporting systems can best support nonprofit organizations and fiscal sponsors.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management: Manage financial operations for Resilient Strategies, three fiscal sponsors, and all fiscally sponsored projects in our network. Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet Resilient Strategies business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.
2. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement Resilient Strategies’ financial strategy including long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, and investment strategies. Lead a systems audit and implement sound fiscal policies, systems, and procedures.
3. Compliance: Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. This includes tax planning and compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations including tracking of lobbying, primary and secondary purpose activities, etc.
4. Leadership and Supervision: Lead the RS Finance team, including direct supervision, and hold responsibility for the functions of the department and finance staff.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, preferably experience with both non-profit and for-profit financial management
• Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience building and leading high-performing teams
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Work Environment / Physical Demands
This position will work out of Oakland; Hybrid work schedule of 2 days in-person / 3 days work from home; open to remote placement for folks who can travel to the bay area regularly (4 times per year). Must be able to work on a computer including sitting at a desk for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation; manual dexterity to operate a keyboard; able to see or read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; able to speak clearly and in audible tones on the phone and in-person and be understood by others; able to hear and understand speech, including on the phone; able to understand and follow oral and written instructions; able to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds, etc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary and Benefits: This position is full-time and exempt, and has an estimated annual salary of $73,500 - $95,500. We offer a competitive health benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, and a generous paid time off schedule.

How to Apply:
Please submit a résumé and cover letter through the following link. Applications outside of this portal will not be accepted. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=c858a322-00a0-4526-9713-59699ec1e4bf&ccId=9200104412406_2&jobId=527649&source=CC3&lang=en_US

Resilient Strategies LLC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, immigrants, youth, LGBTQ and disabled people are encouraged to apply. Pursuant of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.