Location: Remote, looking for candidates located on the West Coast
Salary Range: $65,000–$70,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Travel: 50%
Position Summary
CFMA is seeking a relationship-driven, strategic professional to serve as Chapter Success Manager. Reporting to the Director, Chapter Engagement, this highly visible role is responsible for supporting the health, growth, and success of CFMA’s local chapters through outreach, strategic planning, and ongoing partnership.
The Chapter Success Manager works closely with the Chapter Engagement Program Manager, who tracks chapter health metrics and identifies where support is needed. Using those insights, this role helps chapter leaders develop practical, measurable, and achievable strategic plans tailored to each chapter’s unique needs, leadership style, engagement level, and culture.
This position requires the ability to work effectively with highly skilled financial professionals serving in volunteer leadership roles, navigate ambiguity and varied personalities, and guide chapters toward common goals. The Chapter Success Manager helps ensure each chapter has a living strategic plan, regular progress check-ins, and clear accountability tied to quarterly health metric improvements.
This role partners closely with chapter leaders, the Chapter Resource Committee, and national staff leadership to create alignment, strengthen engagement, and drive chapter and member success.
Key Responsibilities
Drive chapter and member growth and retention through strategic engagement initiatives and targeted support.
Serve as a trusted partner to chapter leaders by providing guidance, support, and responsive communication.
Collaborate closely with the Chapter Engagement Program Manager to review chapter health metrics, identify support needs, and align strategies accordingly.
Develop, facilitate, and maintain chapter strategic plans with measurable goals, clear priorities, and actionable next steps.
Conduct regular check-ins with chapter leaders to monitor progress, address challenges, and refine plans as needed.
Guide chapters through varied leadership dynamics, volunteer personalities, engagement levels, and support needs to build alignment around shared goals.
Facilitate strategic planning discussions with highly skilled financial professionals in volunteer leadership roles.
Work closely with the Chapter Resource Committee, a volunteer committee composed of CFMA members, to support chapter success through collaboration, communication, and shared vision.
Represent CFMA in a high-visibility capacity through presentations, meetings, trainings, and events.
Foster strong working relationships with staff, members, volunteer leaders, committee members, and senior leadership.
Collaborate closely with the Director, Chapter Engagement and Chapter Engagement Program Manager to advance shared departmental and organizational goals.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in all written, verbal, and presentation settings.
What’s in It for You:
Eligible for annual performance-based bonus
Mission-driven work supporting a nationwide professional community
Collaborative, supportive team culture
Robust benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 5% employer match
Life & AD&D (2x salary up to $250,000)
Short-term & Long-term Disability
PTO up to 20 days annually + paid holidays
Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years of experience in association chapter management and leadership.
Demonstrated success in strategic planning, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement.
Proven ability to work effectively with volunteer leaders and navigate complex interpersonal and organizational dynamics.
Ability to translate data, feedback, and observations into measurable and attainable action plans.
Strong facilitation, public speaking, and presentation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and responsiveness.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with colleagues toward common goals.
About Construction Financial Management Association
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is the source and resource for construction financial excellence and the only nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the educational needs of today's construction financial professionals.
Established in 1981, CFMA's General Members include general contractors, specialty trades, developers, construction managers, architects, engineers, principals, and material and equipment suppliers. Associate Members include professionals in the accounting, insurance, surety, technology, legal, and banking industries, or any other specialty in the construction industry.
CFMA currently has more than 10,000 members in 99 chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada that offer education and networking opportunities.
Our Vision
To be essential to the success and growth of construction financial professionals.
Our Mission Statement
CFMA builds impactful construction financial professionals and creates communities for networking and collaboration for our members that advance the construction ecosystem.
Our Values
- Integrity: Fostering a culture of ethical behavior in both business dealings and personal relationships.
... - Inclusive Community: CFMA will build an open, welcoming, inclusive association of members, chapters, and other stakeholders who share CFMA’s common values.
- Courageous Leadership: Taking on challenges that impact the industry; understanding what needs to be done and working with others to achieve it; advancing the profession and the industry.
- Lifelong Learning: Helping each member continually grow to reach their full potential.
- Continuous Innovation: Invest in new ideas, technology, and resources.