Chief Financial Officer-Chief Operating Officer

Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer (CFO-COO)

Houston, TX | Full-Time | Fully In-Office

Salary Range: $155,000–$165,000

Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer (CFO-COO) to join our executive leadership team in Houston, Texas.

CCA is a nonprofit organization comprising 12 coastal state chapters spanning the Gulf, Atlantic, Pacific, and West coasts. Our mission is to conserve, promote, and enhance the present and future availability of coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the CEO/President, the CFO-COO will provide executive leadership across CCA’s financial, accounting, operational, and administrative functions.

This role is responsible for guiding the organization’s financial policies and providing oversight of accounting, treasury, audit, budgeting, tax, financial reporting, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance. The CFO-COO will also partner closely with the President to strengthen organizational processes, internal controls, communication, and operational effectiveness.

The position provides leadership to CCA’s Director of Finance and accounting team and works closely with state chapters, boards and committees, external auditors, insurance partners, and other key stakeholders throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee CCA’s financial reporting, accounting, treasury, budgeting, tax, audit, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance activities.

Evaluate and implement accounting policies, requirements, internal controls, and best practices.

Provide executive oversight and leadership to the Director of Finance and accounting team.

Review and approve financial statements and reconciliation processes for CCA entities and supported state chapters.

Prepare and review annual organizational and state chapter budgets and oversee budget reporting through Intacct.

Partner with the State Development Director and state chapters to manage liquidity, cash flow, and financial sustainability.

Review monthly state chapter financial statements and provide financial guidance to local accounting departments.

Coordinate with external auditors and oversee the annual audit process.

Ensure timely completion of Form 990s, state filings, census reports, and other required compliance reporting.

Prepare annual compensation reports for designated CCA leadership.

Participate in 401(k), health insurance, and workers’ compensation renewals.

Serve as a liaison and staff resource for CCA National and CCA Texas Boards and committees, including Finance, Insurance, Audit, Compensation, and Governance.

Fulfill the CFO role for Building Conservation Trust and provide staffing support to the CCA Texas Fund Board.

Work with the Insurance Committee on comprehensive insurance package renewals.

Support the President in identifying opportunities to improve organizational processes, internal controls, communication, and operational effectiveness.

Provide oversight of legal, contractual, lease, tenant, and other operational matters.

Perform additional executive-level operational and administrative responsibilities in support of CCA’s mission and organizational objectives.

What We’re Looking For CCA is looking for an accomplished financial and operational leader who can combine strong technical financial expertise with executive-level judgment and practical operational leadership.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across multiple entities and state chapters, partnering with executive leadership and boards, leading an accounting team, and moving between long-term organizational priorities and day-to-day financial and operational matters.

Position Details

Location: Houston, Texas

Work Arrangement: Fully in-office

Salary Range: $155,000–$165,000 annually

Interested candidates should submit a current resume directly to Kristin Woods (HR Director) at [email protected].