CFO - Chief Financial Officer

About the role

Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an interim non-profit Chief Financial Officer to support our client, an independent K-8 nonprofit school, during a critical period of transformation, campus redevelopment, and long-range planning based in West Los Angeles, California on a contract basis. This leader will guide financial strategy, strengthen operational performance, and provide clear insight to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders. The role combines hands-on oversight of core finance functions with long-term planning, capital management, and support for major organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior financial partner to executive leadership, board members, and committee stakeholders by providing strategic guidance on fiscal priorities and risk management.
• Direct the organization’s budgeting cycle, forecast development, liquidity planning, and multi-year financial strategy for an operation of approximately $40M.
• Oversee the financial planning and reporting tied to redevelopment, construction, or other large-scale capital initiatives, including funding analysis and cash projections.
• Support financial activities related to insurance proceeds, public funding opportunities, campaign contributions, pledge tracking, and donor-facing reporting requirements.
• Lead day-to-day oversight of accounting operations, including audit coordination, payroll administration, tuition-related billing, payables, receivables, and internal control practices.
• Manage, coach, and develop the business team, including senior accounting leadership and administrative support personnel.
• Prepare and deliver financial updates, forward-looking analyses, and actionable recommendations to leadership groups and board committees.
• Collaborate with school, church, and broader community partners on financial and operational efforts that advance organizational goals.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in finance and accounting, including service in senior roles such as CFO, Finance Director, Controller, or comparable positions.
• Strong background in nonprofit and fund accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience advising executive leaders, boards, and finance committees on complex financial matters.
• Proven ability to support capital projects, construction-related finance, redevelopment efforts, or other significant funding initiatives.
• Advanced skills in financial modeling, cash flow analysis, long-range planning, and strategic decision support.
• Advanced financial certification or credential such as CPA, CFA, or a similar designation is preferred.
• Prior experience within an independent school, faith-based institution, or other mission-driven nonprofit environment is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, board reporting, and annual operating budget management.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.