Job Description

Code.org is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science (CS) as part of their core K-12 education. We increase participation in AI+CS education by reaching students of all backgrounds where they are at their skill level, in their schools, and in ways that inspire them to keep learning, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. The leading provider of K-12 AI+CS education curriculum across the globe, Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of AI campaign, building on the legacy of the Hour of Code, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world!

A unifying approach in a divided world

Code.orgs global role in the K-12 computer science movement is only possible because we use a unifying approach across diverse and often divided stakeholders. At a time of increasing polarization, the idea of increasing opportunity for students unites people from across the political spectrum. Code.orgs team members, students, teachers, and supporters have diverse and diverging viewpoints, and they are all welcome in our mission. Read more .

JOB SUMMARY

Code.org is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with 12+ years of senior leadership experience, including 5+ years of executive experience and enterprise planning to join our Executive Team and lead our financial strategy, planning, and operations. You will serve as Code.orgs chief architect of resourcing decisions ensuring every investment and operational choice accelerates progress toward our 2030 goals.

As a strategic partner to the President/CEO, the Executive Team, and leaders from across the organization, you will drive orgwide financial and resource planning, optimize organizational performance toward key outcomes, and champion innovation through AIenabled operations and datadriven decisionmaking. The ideal candidate combines strategic FP&A expertise, missiondriven financial leadership, and systems thinking to ensure Code.orgs resources are consistently directed toward the highestreturn opportunities and anchored in transparent, datadriven stewardship of people, budgets, and systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role you will:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as the architect and executive driver of Code.orgs annual operating plan , translating our 2030 goals into clear financial targets, budgets, headcount plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead orgwide FP&A , defining guardrails, KPIs, revenue targets, and evaluation criteria to ensure all investments are tied to ROI and tracked for organizational performance.
• Manage and safeguard Code.orgs reserves , ensuring stability, liquidity, and alignment with longterm priorities. Provide transparent reporting to the Executive Team and Board.
• Guide strategic tradeoffs and sustainability planning as a key thought partner to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board.

Executive Partnership and CrossFunctional Planning

• Partner with People & Culture on headcount and compensation planning, integrating HR and finance systems to provide a unified view of spend, vacancies, and trends.
• Partner with the Revenue team to forecast and monitor revenue, manage donor reporting, and maintain financial and accounting policies.
• Collaborate with business leaders to evaluate new initiatives, business models, and partnership opportunities through rigorous financial modeling and ROI analysis.

Modernization and Systems Integration

• Drive enterprise modernization through automation and AI , optimizing organizational workflows, reporting, and decisionmaking.
• Build and maintain shared data infrastructure, reporting cadence, and selfserve dashboards that give leaders realtime visibility into financial and execution performance.
• Ensure responsible AI governance and operational integration , embedding automation, data integrity, and efficiency across systems.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

• Oversee all financial, legal, and compliance functions , ensuring strong governance, transparency, and adherence to GAAP and nonprofit standards.
• Manage internal and external audits, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance , maintaining robust internal controls.
• Serve as Treasurer and primary liaison to the Board of Directors , leading engagement with the Audit and Investment Committees, overseeing Board meeting planning and governance documentation, and providing clear, datadriven updates.
• Ensure organizational efficiency and risk management , identifying and mitigating financial, operational, reputational, and datarelated risks across departments.
• Ensure compliance with all Board governance requirements and documentation standards in coordination with Legal Counsel and external auditors.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead and develop the Finance, Legal, Data Analytics, and AI Operations teams (~11 people) , fostering excellence, inclusion, and innovation.
• Model Code.orgs cultural principles and contribute to organizational strategy and decisionmaking as a member of the Executive Team.
• Build the next generation of finance and AI operations leadership, strengthening crossteam collaboration, operational accountability, and alignment with organizational goals.

EXPERI & QUALIFICATIONS

We seek candidates who have:

• 12+ years of strategic financial leadership experience, including CFO or equivalent executive roles in for profit organizations.
• Proven record of strategic planning and FP&A leadership: Expertise in agile planning, forecasting, and investment modeling that connects financial data to business outcomes.
• Experience coleading total rewards and workforce planning with People & Culture teams : Skilled at compensation and benefits budgeting, headcount forecasting and partnership with internal compensation committees or Board/Compensation Committees.
• Track record as a trusted strategic partner: Ability to advise executive leaders and boards on tradeoffs, growth strategies, and sustainability.
• Experience building executivelevel KPI dashboards and resourceallocation frameworks used by boards or executive teams to monitor ROI, guide pivots, and ensure accountability to strategic outcomes.
• Board governance experience: History of preparing materials for or serving as a key liaison to Audit, Investment, or Compensation Committees, ensuring transparency and alignment with fiduciary responsibilities.
• Mastery of nonprofit and hybrid revenue models: Deep knowledge of GAAP, grant accounting, audit management, and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated systems thinking: Ability to connect financial planning, operations, and program outcomes into a cohesive strategy that advances Code.orgs mission.
• Strong analytical and technology fluency: Skilled with finance and data platforms and curiosity toward leveraging AI tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight.
• Exceptional communication and influence skills: Able to synthesize complex business and financial data into clear, compelling narratives for executive and external audiences.
• Technology and data fluency: Skilled with modern finance, HRIS, and analytics platforms, with curiosity toward leveraging automation and AI tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight.
• Leadership excellence: Experience managing multiple teams, leading change management, growing top talent, developing effective managers, and holding teams accountable for ambitious results.
• Bias toward innovation and scale: A drive to modernize systems and improve organizational ROI through automation and datadriven decisionmaking.
• Resilience and adaptability: Thrives in ambiguity, balancing missiondriven goals with financial discipline.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Work within the United States
• Pass a preemployment background check
• Be willing to travel for team events

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Builders mindset. Were looking for adaptable, resultdriven team members who thrive in dynamic environments and can navigate shifting priorities with ease. In this role, youll embrace change, pivot strategies as needed, and drive impactful solutions that align with evolving business needs. If you excel in fastpaced settings and enjoy turning challenges into opportunities, wed love to have you on our team!
• We are hard on problems and kind to each other. We stay focused on the challenge of bringing computer science to students and teachers globally. We recognize that each of us brings the best of our intentions to support our mission and give grace when we make mistakes.
• A growth mindset fuels us. We approach each challenge with curiosity. We give feedback kindly and candidly; we receive feedback openly. We learn from our mistakes and look for ways to increase the reach and impact of our work.
• Playercoach Managers. We seek handson managers with playercoach mindsets who can strategize, execute, mentor, and contribute. As a manager, you balance leadership with direct involvement, guiding your team while rolling up your sleeves to drive results.

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