Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic finance architect and a vital thought partner to the CEO, leadership team, and board. In this role, you will shape the organization’s financial future, building the conditions for innovation, disciplined growth, and long-term resilience.

Worksite Location

St. Paul, MN

Salary Range

$175-205K

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• 403(b) retirement savings match
• Life Insurance, paid family medical leave
• Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership:
• Lead enterprise-wide financial strategy, aligning long-term plans with mission priorities, capital campaigns, lines of credit, and impact investments.
• Serve as a strategic co-pilot to the CEO and Integrator, translating complex data into forward-looking scenarios and recommendations.
• Own the finance function’s EOS scorecard, Rocks, and meeting cadence to drive organizational traction and accountability.
• Accounting, Reporting & Compliance:
• Oversee accounting, monthly close, internal controls, and reporting to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-ready data.
• Ensure strict compliance with GAAP, nonprofit fund accounting, IRS Form 990, and grant and donor restrictions.
• Partner with senior finance leadership to lead the annual audit, collaborating with external auditors and the Board/Finance Committee.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Analysis:
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles in partnership with department heads to build shared financial discipline.
• Develop agile financial models tailored to a mix of philanthropy, restricted grants, social enterprise, and earned revenue.
• Monitor variances and build predictive scenario models to evaluate investments, staffing, and shifting revenue conditions.
• Treasury, Risk, Property & Infrastructure Stewardship:
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, reserves, investments, and banking relationships to secure current and future operations.
• Mitigate financial, legal, and operational risk through robust policies, insurance oversight, and contract reviews.
• Provide executive oversight for real estate holdings and information systems to ensure security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Financial Systems & Cross-Functional Decision Support:
• Optimize financial systems, dashboards, and workflows for better data accessibility and user experience.
• Partner across departments to connect budgets, staffing plans, and fundraising assumptions into a cohesive financial strategy.
• Team Leadership & Culture:
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team focused on technical excellence and a service-oriented mindset.
• Model EOS disciplines and organizational values to foster a culture of trust, direct communication, and continuous learning.
• Equity & Community Integration:
• Apply an equity lens to resource allocation, budgeting, and policies to reduce barriers and support community-led initiatives.
• Serve as a collaborative ambassador to the Board, funders, and auditors to build organizational credibility and trust.

Requirements

• Leadership:
• 10+ years of progressive finance/operations experience, including senior-level organizational strategy.
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Nonprofit Finance Expertise:
• Deep knowledge of fund accounting, grant compliance, restricted funds, and managing complex, multi-source revenue (philanthropy, grants, fee-for-service).
• Team & Collaboration:
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams and build cross-functional partnerships.
• Execution & Systems:
• Strong analytical skills with comfort operating in structured frameworks (e.g., EOS, OKRs).
• Communication:
• Exceptional prioritization, execution, and board-facing financial communication skills.
• Values:
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in leadership.

Preferred Credentials

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or relevant advanced degree.

About Versique

Versique is a locally owned and operated recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and believe in the transformative power of people. Versique is proud to be recognized as an award-winning company, earning spots on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. We are dedicated to finding the right fit for your organization and fostering a culture of inclusivity and excellence.