Chief Financial Officer

🕒 January 10

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The Council for Professional Recognition

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1985

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Education • Non-profit • Social Impact

The Council for Professional Recognition is a leading organization in the credentialing of early childhood educators worldwide. Primarily known for its Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential, the Council plays a critical role in preparing educators to support the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children. This credential enhances career advancement opportunities for educators while contributing significantly to the value and professionalism of the early childhood education field. The Council also engages in policy advocacy and partners with various organizations to advance the early childhood workforce. It offers professional development opportunities, such as the Early Educators Leadership Conference, to inspire and equip educators with advanced skills and knowledge.

📋 Description

• Lead strategic financial planning and analysis to guide executive decision-making and ensure long-term organizational stability. • Oversee budgeting and financial reporting processes to deliver accurate results that drive performance and accountability. • Strengthen compliance and risk management practices to safeguard organizational integrity and financial stability. • Serve as the primary financial advisor and liaison to the Board Finance Committee, providing clarity, insight, and strategic guidance. • Provide forward-looking financial modeling and scenario analysis to guide organizational decision-making. • Advise on new initiatives, regulatory considerations, and enterprise risk. • Lead financial administration, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and regulatory compliance. • Ensure financial systems and processes adhere to GAAP and best-practice standards. • Strengthen financial controls, policies, and risk mitigation strategies. • Optimize banking, investment, and cash-management relationships. • Oversee audits, including general ledger and 403(b) audits. • Present monthly financial reports to the Finance Committee and quarterly reports to the Board of Directors. • Manage the Director of Accounting & Finance and oversee the finance department. • Build a high-performing finance team grounded in accountability, integrity, and service.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required; master’s degree preferred. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required. • 10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience. • Proven success advising executive leadership and boards. • Demonstrated excellence in financial planning and analysis, budgeting and reporting, policy and process reengineering, regulatory compliance and audit oversight.