CFO

About the role

Make a lasting impact beyond the numbers by leading finance for a respected nonprofit serving children and families across New York City. This executive leadership opportunity offers direct partnership with the CEO and Board while shaping the financial strategy of a mission-driven organization.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Join the executive leadership team and work directly with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Finance Committee
• Lead the financial strategy for a well-established nonprofit with a $30M+ operating budget
• Support an organization known for its community impact, strong culture, and commitment to children and families
• Oversee a seasoned finance team with responsibility across accounting, grants, billing, and financial operations
• Play a key role in long-term planning, organizational growth, and financial sustainability initiatives
• Influence major business decisions, modernization efforts, and operational improvements across the organization
• Join a stable nonprofit with deep community roots, 300+ employees, and a history of leadership longevity
• Drive enhancements in financial reporting, internal controls, and systems to support future growth
• Lead a complex funding environment that includes government contracts, grants, and healthcare reimbursement programs

Responsibilities

• Direct all finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and treasury functions
• Oversee government grants, contracts, Medicaid/Medicare billing, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Provide strategic financial guidance and decision support to executive leadership and the Board
• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team of 10-12 professionals
• Strengthen internal controls, financial reporting processes, and organizational compliance
• Drive process improvements, system upgrades, and finance modernization initiatives

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive nonprofit finance leadership experience, including CFO-level responsibility
• Extensive experience with government grants, contracts, restricted funding, and reimbursement programs
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance
• Proven track record overseeing audits, financial planning, and finance operations in a complex organization
• CPA preferred
• Experience with NYC-based nonprofits, government funding sources, and PASSPort strongly preferred

Pay

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Salary: $235,000-$250,000 base salary + potential bonus

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits