CFO

About the role

Join a mission-driven nonprofit at a pivotal moment, taking full ownership of a sophisticated finance and operations function while directly supporting youth development. This is a hands-on, highly visible CFO role working with a Wall Street-caliber board, a $10M endowment, and a national network of member organizations. You'll bridge the worlds of NYC elite stakeholders and under-resourced communities, ensuring the organization remains financially strong, operationally sound, and aligned with its mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full nonprofit finance function, including general ledger oversight, monthly close, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Own the annual audit and Form 990 process end-to-end, coordinating with external auditors and ensuring timely, accurate submissions.
• Serve as primary liaison to the Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees, preparing materials and presenting quarterly financials and analysis to the board.
• Walk board members through the P&L, statement of activities, and budgets, providing clear, data-driven narratives and supporting robust financial discussions.
• Partner with investment advisors (e.g., JP Morgan) on endowment management, including asset allocation, fixed income and equities strategy, cash management, and adherence to investment policy.
• Lead operational improvements across systems and processes, driving efficiencies in software, insurance, HR, and equipment for a 20+ member organization network.
• Oversee the full insurance portfolio (D&O, E&O, property, liability, cyber), major contracts, vendors, office and facilities, and compliance across a national footprint.
• Act as HR point person, managing the PEO relationship and overseeing payroll, benefits, 401(k), onboarding/offboarding, handbooks, employee relations, and documentation for seasonal, 1099, and W-2 staff.

Key Requirements

• Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally as CFO or equivalent in a nonprofit or similarly complex organization.
• Demonstrated ownership of a full finance function, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Proven track record leading organizations through audits and Form 990 preparation with external auditors.
• Strong board-facing experience, including presenting financials and leading discussions with sophisticated, finance-savvy stakeholders.
• Deep fluency in financial statements, nonprofit accounting, and the ability to translate complex financial information into accessible insights.
• Experience overseeing operations functions such as insurance, contracts, facilities, compliance, and systems/process improvement.
• Hands-on leadership style with the willingness to roll up sleeves, work without ego, and operate effectively in a lean environment.
• Clear commitment to and enthusiasm for youth development and working with under-resourced communities.

Desirable Skills

• Experience managing or advising on endowment or investment portfolios, including asset allocation and investment policy.
• Background working with Wall Street or institutional investors, or similar high-caliber financial stakeholders.
• Prior experience supporting a national or multi-site organization, driving economies of scale across multiple entities.
• Exposure to managing PEO relationships and complex staffing models (seasonal, 1099, and W-2).
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and nonprofit governance best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA strongly preferred and may position candidates at the top of the compensation range.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) preferred but not required with strong experience.
• Demonstrated continuing professional education in accounting, finance, or nonprofit management.