Interim Chief Financial Officer

December 12, 2024

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Merit America

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Merit America is an educational organization focused on providing skills-based training for individuals looking to start or advance technology careers. The company offers programs in IT support, data analytics, UX design, cybersecurity, project management, and Java development, among others. Learners can gain industry-recognized credentials through flexible online courses while continuing to work or manage other responsibilities. Merit America supports students with career coaching and job success teams, aiming to ensure employability and career advancement. The program is designed to be accessible with no upfront costs, allowing payment after securing employment, and it offers a supportive community of peers and alumni.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2018

📚 Education

👥 B2C

📋 Description

• The Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of Merit America’s financial management strategy in conjunction with the Finance Committee of the Board. • The Interim CFO will guide decision-making to meet and exceed our financial targets, directly overseeing Finance, Accounting, and Revenue Operations. • The Interim CFO will ensure these departments operate efficiently, collaboratively, and in alignment with our organization's mission and strategic goals.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role overseeing the finance function. • Strong financial acumen and experience in strategic financial management. • Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills. • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex organizational challenges. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. • Committed to Merit America’s mission to pave pathways to family-sustaining careers, break the poverty cycle, and create upward mobility for low-wage workers. • Demonstrated history of embodying our values, which inform our work and drive our organization's culture. • Shared sense of responsibility and ownership for our collective work in making a positive impact on the community we support, true to our value of Win & Lose Together. • Committed to continuous learning and growth in understanding and addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Passionate about fostering a workplace culture that embraces and values individual differences, aligned with our core value of inclusivity. • MBA or relevant advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. • Experience leading finance and administrative functions in a rapidly growing organization or start-up environment. • Experience with annual audits in a nonprofit context. • Experience with data analytics and its application in driving organizational performance. • Experience in change management and organizational development.

🏖️ Benefits

• 4-day work week (Fridays are an operating day if there is a holiday closure during the week) • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (100% Paid Employee Only Coverage) • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account • Dependent care Flexible Spending Account • Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Merit • Education & personal development reimbursement • Catalog of course for professional learning and development • Short and long-term disability • Unlimited vacation (after a 90-day introductory period) • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption benefits (after 1 year of employment) • 11 federally recognized holidays • 1 week office closure in July (week of July 4th) • 2 week holiday office closure in December/January • 401(k) retirement plan with automatic Merit contribution • Wellness Benefits/Wellness Resources • Discount perks at work program • Phone/technology stipend • Home office setup stipend • Affinity groups and community building via virtual, in-person, and/or regional meetups