Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Job in St. Louis, MO
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Join EXPLORE ST. LOUIS as Chief Financial Officer in St. Louis, MO. Lead financial strategy, budgeting, and risk management for a dynamic organization.
Salary
Not provided
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Job in St. Louis, MO
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job description
Explore St. Louis is seeking a visionary, strategic, and highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial operations and ensure fiscal integrity. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the CFO will direct the Finance Department and oversee all financial activities of Explore St. Louis. This role also includes administration authority over Risk Management, IT, and Ticket Operations.
As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will shape strategic planning, provide financial insights, and foster a culture of excellence in financial management.
Essential Duties
Financial Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic leader providing forward-looking financial insights to guide organizational strategy, capital planning, and long-term sustainability.
- Direct the annual planning and budgeting process, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Plan and organizational goals, with budgets approved by the Board of Commissioners and shared with government agencies as needed.
- Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure operational integrity.
- Oversee financial analysis to understand trends, performance, and stewardship of resources; develop advanced financial modeling and scenario planning to support decision-making and agility.
- Manage perpetual forecasting with regular updates to optimize resource management.
- Coordinate financial strategy related to major capital assets, including funding models, public-private partnerships, and long-term asset optimization.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or on-site?
This Chief Financial Officer role is full-time and on-site in St. Louis, Missouri.
What are the main responsibilities of the CFO in this role?
The CFO will lead financial operations including budgeting, financial analysis, risk management, IT, and ticket operations, while providing strategic financial leadership to the CEO and Board.
Who does the CFO report to?
The CFO reports directly to the President/CEO of Explore St. Louis.
What kind of financial leadership is expected from the CFO?
The CFO is expected to provide forward-looking insights for organizational strategy, capital planning, sustainability, and maintain robust internal controls.
Does the CFO have responsibilities beyond finance?
Yes, the CFO also oversees Risk Management, IT, and Ticket Operations to ensure integrated financial oversight.