Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Salary: USD 200000.00 – 225000.00 yearly Treehouse is a nonprofit organization that serves as a national model for how to serve youth in foster care and how to advocate for systems change. ND Executive Search is proud to partner with Treehouse in their search for their next CFO. DescriptionABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONTreehouse is uniquely positioned at the intersection of the child welfare and education systemsin Washington State. We advance educational equity for youth who have experienced foster care through direct service and systems change. We partnerwith youth and young adults to determine their own path, build resilience, and develop self-advocacy skills. We remove barriers that stand in their way. Treehouse is considered one of Washington’s nonprofit darlings and is currently in a mode of growth and expansion. With a staff of 180 employees, a leadership model centered on the care of our people, and a robust Board of Directors, Treehouse is well positioned to grow far beyond its annual revenue of $27 million. Treehouse operates as a 501 (c) (3) organization and is headquartered in the 2100 24 th Avenue South building in Seattle, Washington.WHAT YOU WILL DOLeadershipThe CFO will serve as a collaborative partner with Treehouse’s Executive Team, Leadership Team, and Board of Directors to create and implement organizational strategy that supports achievement of our goals. The CFO will also: Work effectively as part of the Executive Team, modeling collaboration and contributing to strategies for staff management, communication, and acknowledgmentProvide financial forecasts and analysis to inform organization strategy and sound business decisions that will support our continued growth while helping us avoid mission creepPrepare and present financial, investment, and other critical reports to the board and serve as a key executive liaison for finance, investment, information technology and the related committeesMentor and develop individuals and teams, manage work allocation, provide performance feedback and professional development, and support positive team dynamicsSystems and ControlsThe CFO will partner with both the Senior Director of Finance and Senior Director of Information Technology to develop and maintain systems of internal controls, including evaluating and implementing financial policies, procedures and standards designed to preserve organizational assets. The CFO will:Ensure the organization effectively uses technology to achieve intended impact and support innovationProvide leadership in evaluating current systems for efficiency, identifying next steps, and guiding implementation and rolloutCreate and execute risk management strategies for ensuring information and data security, compliance with all necessary standards, and business continuityHold responsibility for regulatory compliance, insurance, legal and risk management for the organizationProvide consultation and review for all legal documents and contractsStrategic Partnership & ReportingThe CFO will lead efforts to ensure our financial health in close partnership with our Executive Team, Leadership Team, and Board of Directors. The CFO will:Develop and execute Treehouse’s annual budget in close collaboration with the Executive and Leadership TeamsWork closely with the organization’s fund development team to ensure accurate revenue projections and produce financial modelsEnsure timely and quality financial information to inform strategic and operational decision making including supporting the organization’s programs and fund development teamsEnsure the effective operation of the organization’s financial planning, cash management, banking, and investmentsPartner with the Executive Team and Board on the near and long-term strategy for the 2100 Building LLCWHAT YOU WILL BRINGTreehouse’s next CFO will bring humility, adaptability, compassion, and a sense of humor. The CFO will also be attracted to this opportunity by a passion for the mission that fuels your work towards the organization’s success. Candidates with lived experience that helps you understand the barriers experienced by our young people are encouraged to apply. CFO candidates will also have the following professional skills and experience.A degree in accounting or finance or equivalent professional experience; an advanced degree is a plus10+ years of progressively responsible experience as a strategic executive leader, ideally including experience in a nonprofit settingBroad understanding of all aspects of running a mid to large sized non-profit organization (finance, operations, information technology, real estate, and facilities management)Experience serving as the executive responsible for financial and management reporting as well as the annual financial statement auditDemonstrated experienced in setting strategy, applying best practices scaling operations and infrastructure for a high growth organizationProven experience in developing successful relationships and demonstrating intercultural competence with Board members, partners, and colleaguesAbility and aptitude with Microsoft Office 365 and other enterprise softwareAn unwavering commitment to racial equity and social justice and ability to effectively engage in candid conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion, and justiceClear nationwide criminal background and credit checkWHAT WE OFFERCompensationThe CFO role is a full-time exempt position that offers a competitive salary range of $200-225k plus a generous benefits package. Relocation assistance is available and will be calculated based upon the distance moved.LocationTreehouse is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. We offer free, convenient parking and have a dog-friendly office.