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Chief Administrative Officer

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1250 Connecticut Ave NW, #200 Washington, DC 20036

The National Fund is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer who will lead all aspects of the organization’s financial, administrative, operational, and human resources strategy, systems, and protocols. The CAO is a member of the Executive Team and — along with the Chief Program Officer — works with the Chief Executive Officer to promote the sustainability, effectiveness, and impact of the organization. This leader will drive the organization towards operational excellence in service of the National Fund’s strategic goals and racial equity and inclusion values.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Finance and Administration
• Ensure design of mission-driven budget, effectively communicating budget priorities and
processes to diverse stakeholders, including the Board of Directors and staff. Ensure
preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Ensure effective processing of revenue, payables, and receivables. Design and
implement efficient protocols for the submission and payment of expenses and invoices.
Evaluate appropriate staffing and contracting structure to perform these duties on an
ongoing basis.
• Maintain effective and efficient internal controls to safeguard assets and minimize
financial risk.
• Manage audit preparation, including interactions with auditors, preparing audit
schedules, and timely completion of audited financial statements and 990.2 Chief Administrative Officer
National Fund for Workforce Solutions | 1250 Connecticut Ave NW, #200 Washington, DC 20036 | www.NationalFund.org


Operations
• Oversee all risk management and legal activities and engage counsel as needed.
Design contracting process and review all contracts with outside parties prior to their
execution. Ensure that all required legal filings are submitted accurately and on time.
• Oversee organizational governance in accordance with the by-laws. Act as board liaison
staffing the governance committee and finance and audit committee. Serve as the
National Fund’s Board Secretary and hold responsibility for accurate and complete
maintenance of Board minutes, materials and records for compliance.
• Oversee or directly lead the management and coordination of logistics for in-person staff
meetings, as well as gatherings that include roughly 50 to 500 attendees, such as
grantee peer learning meetings, annual site director meeting, and bi-annual convening.
Negotiate and manage contracts for event coordination and meeting facility space.
• Oversee and assess information management systems and technology, and implement
necessary system improvements (e.g., project management tools, file sharing, CRM
database).


Human Resources
• Create talent and learning development strategy that prioritizes professional
development, retention, and advancement. Elevate opportunities for staff to build
competencies around supervision, financial management, project management and
other key functions. Develop opportunities for staff-wide trainings.
• Conduct salary and benefits benchmarking to ensure the organization continues to offer
competitive compensation to attract talent. Continually review HR/organizational
systems to achieve racial equity and inclusion goals and promote staff retention.
• Oversee implementation of staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance
management, and off-boarding. Establish internal flows of information and feedback
loops so staff are connected and heard.
• Serve as liaison for Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that is responsible for
administration of payroll, employee benefits, organizational insurance, and compliance
with employment law. Responsible for formulating the National Fund’s personnel
policies.


Fund Development
• Work with Executive Team to develop fundraising strategy including public and private
grants, sponsorships, donations, membership dues, and fee-for-service models. Develop
structure and administrative protocols for potential fee-for-service and membership dues
streams of income.

Educational Background: 
A CPA, MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience or industry recognized credential.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary range is $135,000- $160,000. Salary depends on relevant experience.

How to Apply: 

Applications will be accepted until January 16, 2023. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample (in one PDF or Word document) by filling out this form: https://form.asana.com/?k=aFbmJMfNw-LNWDoOGImfyg&d=1119358901580282

Applicants may be asked for additional materials or references as they advance through the interview process.

Additional Information: 

The National Fund is an equal opportunity employer committed to sustaining a diverse community with a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and encouraging to all.

Organization Info

National Fund for Workforce Solutions

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC
Annual Budget : 
$5-10M
Size: 
11-50 employees
About Us
Mission: 

We collaborate with workers, employers, and communities to advance a skilled workforce, promote good jobs, and invest in equitable outcomes.

We envision an equitable future where workers, employers, and communities are thriving and prosperous.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 16 2022
Active Until: 
Jan 16 2023
Hiring Organization: 
National Fund for Workforce Solutions
industry: 
Nonprofit