Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead organizational financial planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• Advise the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on financial strategy and decision-making.
• Present clear, actionable financial reports and projections to the Board and Finance Committee.
• Develop long-range financial models and dashboards reflecting program growth and funding opportunities.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, monthly and annual financial statements, and internal reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, fiscal policies, and compliance with GAAP and OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Manage annual independent audits and IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the finance team, promoting accountability and professional growth.
• Lead the annual budget development process in collaboration with department and program leaders.
• Monitor agency and program budgets, identifying variances and financial risks.
• Oversee fiscal management of government, foundation, and private grants, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all nonprofit financial and grant regulations.
• Manage cash flow, reserves, banking relationships, investments, debt, insurance, and leases.
• Forecast cash needs and recommend financial strategies to support mission initiatives.
• Collaborate with Development and Program teams to align budgeting, fundraising, and program implementation.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Board's Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees.
• Promote a mission-centered, high-performance, and collaborative finance culture.
• Champion transparent and equity-minded financial practices.

Education Qualifications

• Required: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree with extensive nonprofit financial management experience.
• CPA or CMA preferred.

Experience

• 7–10 years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in nonprofit financial leadership.
• Experience managing budgets over $5M and multiple funding sources, including federal and state grants.
• Proven experience overseeing audits and leading a finance team (3–6 staff).
• Experience implementing financial systems or process improvements preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting systems such as QuickBooks Enterprise, MIP Fund Accounting, or similar.