In this "Greatest Hits" episode of CFO Weekly, we revisit a standout conversation with Jessica McClain, a leader who has mastered the art of evolving from public accounting to high-impact executive strategy. At the time of this recording, Jessica served as the CFO of Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, where she steered the financial strategy for the country’s largest council, overseeing everything from the iconic cookie program to complex property management. Her trajectory has only climbed since; she now serves as the CFO of the American Staffing Association, continuing her legacy of excellence and strategic transformation in the professional association space.

Jessica’s insights are more relevant than ever, reflecting the same expertise that earned her titles such as the 2023 Nonprofit CFO of the Year and a 2024 Rising Star by the CFO Leadership Council. In this retrospective, she joins Megan Weis to explore why continuous learning is the bedrock of modern financial leadership and how she successfully navigated a decade in public accounting into the C-suite of mission-driven organizations. This episode serves as a masterclass for any finance professional looking to balance technical rigor with visionary leadership.