CFO - Chief Financial Officer

We are looking for an experienced Controller / Chief Financial Officer to provide senior financial leadership for a nonprofit organization in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening accounting operations, delivering accurate financial reporting, and supporting executive decision-making with reliable analysis and forecasting. The role also plays a key part in audit readiness, cash flow oversight, and maintaining steady financial operations in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including oversight of the general ledger, account reconciliations, close cycles, and guidance for accounting team members.• Produce timely monthly financial packages and board-level reports that clearly communicate organizational performance and key financial trends.• Develop and maintain cash flow projections, budget-to-actual reviews, forecasts, and spreadsheet-based financial models to support planning decisions.• Lead preparation for the annual audit and serve as the primary financial contact for external auditors throughout the engagement.• Strengthen accounts payable operations by improving automated workflow usage, addressing unresolved vendor payment matters, and reinforcing internal controls.• Ensure nonprofit accounting practices remain compliant, including proper fund tracking and support for Form 990 preparation.• Maintain and troubleshoot Power BI reporting tools while validating underlying financial data for accuracy and consistency.• Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial insight, preserve operational continuity, and support organizational priorities. • Proven senior-level accounting or finance leadership experience within a nonprofit environment. • Strong command of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and year-end close. • Demonstrated ability to create, maintain, and troubleshoot Power BI dashboards and related reporting outputs. • Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis. • Background coordinating external audits and contributing to Form 990 support activities. • Experience supervising accounting personnel and presenting financial information to executives and boards. • Familiarity with accounts payable automation tools such as AvidXchange or similar platforms. • Knowledge of nonprofit revenue structures, including government contracts or fee-for-service operations, is preferred. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.