Jessica E. McClain serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the American Staffing Association, where she applies her expertise in financial leadership to drive organizational success. Prior to this, Jessica was the Chief Financial Officer at Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, where she played a pivotal role in overseeing financial strategy, property management, product program, retail operations, and business operations. Prior to transitioning to the not-for-profit industry, Jessica spent over 11 years in public accounting.

Jessica is passionate about the accounting profession. She serves on the AICPA Joint Trial Board and the board for FAR (formerly known as the Finance and Administration Roundtable). Jessica is a 2024-2025 Obama Foundation U.S.A. Leader.

Jessica's accomplishments include being named the 2024 George Wallace National Achievement in Non-Profit Award recipient by NABA, Inc., a 2024 Rising Star by the CFO Leadership Council, a 2023 & 2024 CPA Practice Advisor Most Powerful Women in Accounting, a 2023 Non-Profit CFO of the Year- Rising Star, a Maryland Association of CPAs 2021 Women to Watch- Emerging Leader, a Black CPA Centennial's 40 Under 40 Black CPA Award honoree, a 2021 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award recipient, and a 4x CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 Professional.

Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Towson University and her master’s degree in accounting from George Washington University. Jessica is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Virginia.