GSNNJ Career Opportunities

 

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Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Position Location: Riverdale
Position Summary: Oversees the fiscal function of the council in accordance with generally accepted accounting and financial principles and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
  • Supports the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Executive Officer by ensuring that resource allocation and utilization reflect
        and facilitate the achievement of council goals established by the Board of Directors.
  • Works in cooperation with the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Executive Officer to develop the council's budget.
  • Administers and monitors operating plans and budgets.
  • Maintains control of the council's finances.
  • Manages the accounts and all financial records.
  • Oversees the payroll and benefit functions.
  • Oversees the council's retail shop.
  • Oversees the maintenance of the council's properties in conjunction with the lead ranger.
  • Manages and protects the assets of the council including investments, property insurance, liability insurance, and compliance
        with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Actively participate in the strategic learning process, develop and oversee budgets and provide reports.
  • Participate as a member of the senior management team and assist in making decisions on the operation of the council.
        Implement the decisions made by the senior management team as they relate to areas supervised.
  • Contribute to the EEO goals of the council by assuring that the religious, racial, ethnic, social and economic diversity
        of the area is reflected in volunteer/employed staff positions and program participants.
  • Adheres to the five principles as stated in the promise book: Make it your own; Everything (everyone) matters;
        Surprise and delight; Embrace resistance; Leave your mark    .
  • Ability to meet timelines, deadlines and other critical time sensitive demands and adheres to GSUSA and GSNNJ's Policies
        & Procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, including key accountabilities


    • Education, Skills, Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and equivalent related experience (minimum five years)
  • Knowledge of Sage MIP Fund Accounting software preferred.
  • Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks during short time periods
  • Creative thinker with good communications and human relations skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
  • Membership in GSUSA is required
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to travel throughout the jurisdiction to attend Girl Scout meetings during the day/evening/weekend
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    About GSNNJ
    Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey serves over 34,000 girls and 18,000 adults in Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and north Warren Counties.  With service centers in Paramus, Randolph and Riverdale and camps in Kinnelon, Mendham, and Glen Spey, NY, Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey provides leadership training by delivering a framework for girls to be active producers of their own experiences and successes.  Focusing on three keys, Girl Scouting encourages girls to discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to create positive change in their own communities.


    Vision Statement    - Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey will be recognized as the premier leadership development program that nurtures, inspires, and empowers girls.

    Who We Are: The Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is a high-capacity council with a strong presence in the communities of Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and northern Warren counties. We serve and bring this paramount leadership program to more than 35,000 girls.