Chief Financial Officer

About the role

A C-Suite opportunity for a growing mission-driven nonprofit organization. This role serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, shaping organizational strategy, growth, and long-term sustainability while overseeing financial operations for a multi-entity nonprofit with a diverse funding portfolio, significant real estate assets, and large-scale capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Develop and execute financial strategies that support the organization's mission, strategic objectives, and long-term sustainability.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and executive leadership team.
  • Lead financial modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, and performance analysis to support organizational growth and decision-making.
  • Develop KPIs, dashboards, and financial metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Direct annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Accounting & Financial Management
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Oversee all accounting functions, including:
    • General Ledger
    • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
    • Payroll
    • Fixed Assets
    • Grant Accounting
    • Financial Reporting
    • Month-End and Year-End Close
  • Maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and fraud prevention measures.
  • Lead annual audits, Single Audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Treasury, Investments & Risk Management
  • Oversee treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, investments, and debt obligations.
  • Manage banking relationships, financing strategies, operating reserves, and investment portfolios.
  • Assess financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies related to funding, debt, compliance, cybersecurity, and insurance.
  • Ensure long-term financial stability through effective cash management and capital planning.
• Grants, Compliance & Funding Management
  • Oversee financial reporting and compliance for government contracts, grants, donor funding, and philanthropic contributions.
  • Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), donor restrictions, grant agreements, and IRS regulations, including Form 990 reporting.
  • Partner with development and program leadership to create grant budgets, projections, and funder reports.
• Real Estate & Capital Projects
  • Provide financial oversight for approximately $95M in real estate assets, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and asset management.
  • Support affordable housing, shelter development, and construction projects through capital planning and funding strategies.
  • Manage financing structures including LIHTC, bond financing, grants, and public/private funding sources.
  • Lead long-term capital planning and financial sustainability initiatives for facilities and real estate assets.
• Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
  • Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, development, IT, facilities, and program leadership.
  • Serve as the primary financial liaison to auditors, lenders, investment advisors, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies.
  • Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Why join us?

• Make a meaningful impact by joining a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving lives through community services, affordable housing, and support programs.
• Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team with a critical role in shaping organizational strategy and long-term sustainability.
• Lead the financial operations of a multi-entity nonprofit with a complex and strategic scope, including a diverse funding portfolio and large-scale capital projects.
• Partner directly with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership on strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Gain exposure to substantial real estate assets and participate in affordable housing, construction financing, LIHTC, and community development projects.

Pay

$150,000 - $180,000 per year