Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year financial strategy, long-range planning, and scenario modeling aligned to CAF America’s priorities and growth ambitions
• Build organization-wide financial clarity and literacy, inspiring shared ownership of financial health
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, with the Controller accountable for day-to-day operations
• Partner closely with the CAF UK CFO and CAF Canada to align financial principles and governance
• Provide executive leadership for investment oversight and governance with the Board and Finance & Risk Committee
• Guide periodic reviews of investment policy to support prudent, long-horizon fiduciary management
• Drive finance systems and process modernization, including the transition to Sage Intact
• Maintain effective relationships with auditors, banks, investment managers, and insurers
• Maintain an enterprise risk lens over internal controls, segregation of duties, and delegated authority
• Ensure adherence to legal, tax, and reporting standards for foundations, DAFs, and charitable assets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; master’s in finance or business administration preferred
• Current CPA licensure, preferred
• Experience in organizations that manage philanthropic or stewarded assets—community foundations, DAF sponsors, endowments, or grantmaking institutions
• Experience working with boards and board committees in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with nonprofit financial management and compliance

Skills

• Financial analysis and modeling
• Strategic planning and execution
• Board and committee engagement
• Investment oversight and governance
• Finance system modernization
• Risk management and compliance

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible remote work option
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness benefits

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Remote position, with a preference for candidates in the DMV area.

Contact

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