Chief Financial Officer

Southern Education Foundation, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Education Foundation, Inc. seeks a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and drive financial integrity across the organization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the CEO on strategic initiatives, engagement with partners, and transparent communication with philanthropic communities. The CFO will lead budgeting, reporting, and financial operations, while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and emotionally intelligent leadership.

Qualifications

• Excellent financial acumen.
• Strong communications skills.
• Commitment to cultures of collaboration, partnership, and team building.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SEF's financial strength and integrity.
• Support the CEO on key strategic initiatives.
• Lead budget development, monitoring and financial reporting.
• Oversee supervision, project management and process improvements.
• Represent SEF values to partners, philanthropic organizations and the public.

Job description

This leadership role calls for excellent financial acumen and communications skills, as well as a demonstrated commitment to cultures of collaboration, partnership, and team building. Key responsibilities for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) include maintaining SEF's financial strength, supporting the CEO key strategic initiatives, and new partner engagement. The CFO will represent SEF values and efforts to partners, philanthropic organizations, and the general public. The CFO will provide leadership and support through supervision, project, and budget management. To be successful, s/he must be a team player and a proactive manager of processes and people and exhibit emotionally intelligent leadership.