Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Department: Executive Location: Hybrid within the DC Metro area Reports to: President Direct Reports: Yes Classification: Exempt Position Type: Full-time Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment: $159,000 - $238,000 Blue Star Families Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families. Each year, we support over 1.5 million military- and veteran-connected family members through a national network of 300,000+ members and local chapters in communities across the country. Our mission is simple and bold: We make military life awesome for families. We listen, share, partner, and act to deliver evidence-based, data-driven solutions that work for real people. We’re a lifestyle organization, a friend and neighbor, and a trusted partner. Our approach is collaborative, human-centered, and designed with the whole family in mind. A Blue Star Family is one with an immediate family member — a spouse, parent, or child — actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Guard and Reserves. These families face unique challenges, including frequent relocations, deployments, career disruptions, and isolation. We respond with research-informed programs that create connection, build resilience, and foster a true sense of belonging. We serve with urgency but build trust over time — because change happens at the speed of trust. Whether we’re driving spouse employment, supporting caregivers, or helping communities welcome military families, we strive for upstream solutions. Who We’re Looking For: Bold thinkers. Fast movers. Smart collaborators. People who want to build, lead, and drive measurable change — and who care deeply about making an impact that matters. What You’ll Do Here: Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done Help military families feel at home wherever they live If you're ready to work in a high-performance, mission-driven environment — and to make life better for those who serve — Blue Star Families is where you belong. As a fully remote organization, we rely on scheduled in-person gatherings to foster alignment, collaboration, and organizational culture. This role requires the ability to travel out of town overnight several times per year for staff offsites, planning retreats, and company-wide events. These gatherings are essential for connection, brainstorming, and staying strategically aligned across teams. Participation is required as a core part of the role. General Position Description The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic leader and trusted advisor responsible for advancing Blue Star Families' mission through sound financial stewardship, operational excellence, and organizational innovation. Reporting to the President and partnering with the CEO, the CFO helps shape the financial future of a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, leveraging financial leadership and operational expertise to strengthen support for military and Veteran families across the country. As a member of the senior leadership team, the CFO helps shape and execute the organization's national strategy, providing guidance on financial planning, economic modeling, organizational growth, and long-term sustainability. The CFO oversees all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities of the organization in partnership with the Board of Directors, including the Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees. The CFO also provides executive oversight of the organization's Technology function, ensuring enterprise technology, data, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives effectively support operational excellence, organizational scalability, innovation, and mission impact. This is a hybrid position requiring regular on-site presence in a Blue Star Families office in addition to remote work. In-person attendance in a Blue Star Families office is an essential function of the ro…