Chief Financial Officer
Southern Poverty Law Center
About this role
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads SPLC’s finance, accounting, compliance, and facilities functions, partnering with the COO and General Counsel to set and execute financial and risk-management strategies that support the Center’s strategic plan. The CFO serves as Treasurer to the Board and works closely with board committees and senior leaders on budgeting, fundraising, and oversight of a $100M operating budget. The role ensures legal and regulatory compliance, manages audits and tax filings, and builds internal relationships to align resources for impact.
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About Southern Poverty Law Center
splcenter.orgThe Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a U.S. nonprofit civil‑rights organization dedicated to advancing racial justice and protecting the rights of marginalized communities, particularly Black and Brown people. It pursues this mission through impact litigation, policy advocacy, public education, community organizing, and investigative work — including monitoring and exposing hate and extremist groups. SPLC also provides educational resources, publishes research and reports, and advocates on issues such as voting rights, immigrant justice, LGBTQ equity, and economic fairness.
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About Southern Poverty Law Center
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$260k – $270k
per year