Chief Financial Officer

Corporate Office - Maple Shade, NJ 08052

Overview:
Salary Range: $ - $ Salary/year;
Position Type:
Full Time
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Job Shift:
Day
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Education Level: 4 Year Degree
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Travel Percentage :
Negligible
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Category:
Executive
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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a mission-driven financial leader who serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team at Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ & Philadelphia. The CFO is responsible for safeguarding the financial health of the organization while ensuring every fiscal decision reflects and reinforces Goodwill’s mission — transforming lives through education, training, and employment.

This role goes beyond financial oversight; it requires a genuine belief in Goodwill’s purpose and the ability to connect financial strategy to life-changing social impact. The CFO will identify, secure, and steward the financial resources necessary to sustain and expand the organization’s mission services. Through innovation, transparency, and fiscal discipline, the CFO will enable Goodwill’s continued reinvestment into the communities it serves.

The position is a member of the Corporate Office Team.

• Follow all Goodwill policies and safety procedures. Must possess professional etiquette.
• Leadership & Strategy: Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, COO, and Board, ensuring all financial strategies advance Goodwill’s mission and long‑term sustainability. Champion a mission‑first mindset across all financial operations—balancing fiscal stewardship with social responsibility. Lead strategic financial planning that integrates enterprise performance with Mission Services impact. Inspire a culture of ethical leadership, continuous improvement, and shared accountability for financial and Mission outcomes.
• Mission Investment & Resource Development: Actively identify and pursue new funding opportunities—including grants, government contracts, philanthropic support, and partnerships—to strengthen and diversify Goodwill’s revenue base. Collaborate closely with Mission Services, Philanthropy, and Business Development teams to align fiscal planning with program growth and impact. Ensure that both restricted and unrestricted funds are maximized to drive measurable outcomes in education, workforce development, and community reinvestment.
  
  Translate financial results into meaningful insights that demonstrate the return on mission investment to internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Oversee all budgeting, forecasting, and modeling functions, ensuring resources are strategically aligned with operational and mission priorities. Evaluate performance across retail, logistics, and mission programs to inform decisions that optimize revenue and community impact. Use data analytics to measure mission‑driven ROI and to ensure every dollar spent advances Goodwill’s purpose. Oversee capital planning, facilities investment analysis, and long‑term asset strategy in partnership with Operations and the Executive Team to ensure infrastructure investments support sustainable growth and mission expansion.
• Financial Operations & Compliance: Oversee accounting, banking, and financial reporting functions to ensure integrity, compliance, and transparency. Maintain adherence to GAAP, CARF, federal and state regulatory standards, and nonprofit best practices. Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and financial partners to uphold fiscal trust and accountability. Lead enterprise risk management efforts, including the design and oversight of internal controls, fraud prevention strategies, insurance programs, and comprehensive business continuity planning to safeguard organizational assets and operational resilience.
• People & Culture: Lead and mentor the Finance & Accounting team to become both strong fiscal stewards and passionate mission ambassadors. Partner with HR to deliver training on financial literacy and resource stewardship to leaders across departments. Foster collaboration and communication between financial and programmatic teams to ensure unity around Goodwill’s mission. Champion Goodwill’s values of positive attitude, integrity, respect,…