Chief Financial and People Officer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About Power to Decide
Power to Decide is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. We envision a world where everyone—no matter who they are or where they live—has control over their bodies and can decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child. Our mission is to advance sexual and reproductive well-being for all by providing trusted information, expanding access to quality services, and catalyzing culture change.
About the Role
The Chief Financial & People Officer (CFPO) serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and the Board of Directors, defining and driving the organization’s financial and people strategy. This role ensures that the organization stewards its human capital and financial resources efficiently and effectively in service of our mission to achieve sexual and reproductive health for all.
As a member of the collaborative senior leadership team and the primary liaison to the Board of Directors’ Finance & Audit Committee, the CFPO aligns mission, resources, and organizational design. The successful candidate will be a proactive problem-solver who embraces innovation, maintains the highest ethical standards, and values diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives. You will work effectively as part of an integrated cross-functional team, translating complex financial and legal compliance issues into accessible terms while fostering a positive, safe, equitable, and inclusive organizational culture.
Hiring Process
To support a fair and organized hiring process, we encourage candidates to submit all applications and hiring-related communication through our official application system.
Our Culture & Commitment
Power to Decide is committed to maintaining a diverse staff and an inclusive, multicultural environment. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, parenting status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniformed service member status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage a team of five including direct supervision of the Senior Director, People & Culture, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, and Manager, People & Culture
- check_circleEnsure compliance with employment laws and maintain performance and accountability systems
- check_circleDirect preparation for independent audits including draft financial statements and Form 990 filings
- check_circlePartner with Strategy & Development on accounting for philanthropic gifts, revenue projections, and charitable registration filings
- check_circleCollaborate with program leads to monitor programmatic progress and spending on restricted grants
- check_circleSupervise month-end closing processes including review of expense reports, credit card transactions, and account reconciliations
- check_circleLead organizational budgeting processes and multi-year financial planning to support strategy and growth
- check_circleOversee People & Culture functions including fostering an inclusive culture, role alignment, professional development, and compensation structures
- check_circleEstablish and maintain financial policies, internal accounting controls, and oversee accounting systems
- check_circleEstablish and maintain fiscal relationships with banking institutions, investors, the IRS, and independent auditors
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree
- verified10-15 years CFO, finance director, or controller experience with HR in non-profit
- verified7 years supervisory experience
- verifiedIn-depth not-for-profit GAAP, revenue recognition, grant accounting, and 501(c)(3) compliance knowledge
- verifiedProficiency with HRIS and accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred)
- verifiedExperience developing and monitoring organizational operating budgets
- verifiedCPA certification preferred
- verifiedSHRM-SCP certification preferred
Nice to Have
Current CPA certification. SHRM-SCP Certification.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circle403b retirement plancheck_circleFlexible spending accountscheck_circleFlexible work schedulescheck_circleGenerous leave
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Gaap, Grant Accounting, 501(c)(3) Compliance, Cpa, SHRM-SCP.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
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A Chief Financial and People Officer at Power to Decide is responsible for the following: Manage a team of five including direct supervision of the Senior Director, People & Culture, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, and Manager, People & Culture; Ensure compliance with employment laws and maintain performance and accountability systems; Direct preparation for independent audits including draft financial statements and Form 990 filings; and Partner with Strategy & Development on accounting for philanthropic gifts, revenue projections, and charitable registration filings.
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To qualify for the Chief Financial and People Officer at Power to Decide position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree; 10-15 years CFO, finance director, or controller experience with HR in non-profit; 7 years supervisory experience; In-depth not-for-profit GAAP, revenue recognition, grant accounting, and 501(c)(3) compliance knowledge; Proficiency with HRIS and accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred); and Experience developing and monitoring organizational operating budgets.
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Chief Financial and People Officer at Power to Decide is based in On-site. This is a on-site role.
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Power to Decide has listed this Chief Financial and People Officer role as on-site.
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Chief Financial and People Officer at Power to Decide typically requires 10–15 years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Key skills for Chief Financial and People Officer at Power to Decide include Microsoft Dynamics Business Central; Gaap; Grant Accounting; 501(c)(3) Compliance; Cpa; and SHRM-SCP.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree required.
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Chief Financial and People Officer at Power to Decide is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.
About Power to Decide
Power to Decide operates as a national, non-partisan non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. The group works to advance sexual and reproductive well-being for all individuals, with a specific emphasis on abortion access and contraception. Its vision centers on ensuring that every person, regardless of location or background, retains control over their body and the ability to make independent decisions regarding pregnancy and childbearing.
The organization achieves its goals through three primary strategies: providing trusted information, expanding access to quality services, and catalyzing cultural change. By focusing on these areas, Power to Decide supports the broader mission of improving reproductive health outcomes across the United States. As a dedicated entity in the non-profit sector, it seeks to remove barriers and foster an environment where reproductive choices are supported and respected. The group remains committed to its non-partisan stance while working to influence policy and public perception in the field of reproductive rights.
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