Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Part-Time

About the role

A regional community services non-profit is seeking a hands-on, strategic financial leader to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on a flexible part-time basis (20–35 hours per week). The CFO will lead the fiscal department, manage dual-grant revenue operations, oversee audit compliance, and partner with executive leadership and advisory bodies to maintain financial integrity and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Grant Cash Management & Drawdowns: Direct and execute monthly cash drawdowns between two primary funding sources with differing award periods following each month-end close; track and administer incoming awards through federal and state payment management systems; oversee the tracking and allocation of grant funds specifically designated for real property, facility maintenance, and capital assets.
• Fiscal Leadership & Governance Reporting: Provide direct leadership, supervision, and guidance to the internal accounting team; review, annotate, and present monthly financial reports for the board of directors, executive leadership, and policy governance committees; translate complex financial metrics into clear, actionable insights for key non-financial stakeholders.
• Internal Controls & Audit Oversight: Personally complete monthly bank reconciliations as a core internal control measure; lead and manage the annual independent audit process, maintaining the agency's strong track record of clean compliance; maintain rigorous internal control policies, cost allocation frameworks, and general ledger oversight.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Experience: Senior non-profit financial leadership experience (CFO, Finance Director, or Controller); proven expertise in grant accounting, multi-source fund administration, and drawdown workflows across overlapping grant cycles; familiarity with public grant performance standards and advisory committee reporting structures is preferred.

Skills

• High attention to detail for key hands-on control functions, including bank reconciliations and award tracking.
• Strong presentation skills for board and leadership meetings.
• Commitment to supporting community-focused programs and family services.

Schedule

Part-time, 20–35 hours per week (flexible scheduling aligned with month-end close and reporting cycles).