Chief Financial Officer - Hybrid

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, including the annual budget, multi-year forecasts, and long-range financial modeling.
• Ensure alignment of financial resources with strategic priorities, programmatic impact, and organizational growth objectives.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting and analysis to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Provide clear visibility into financial performance, key trends, and risks, supporting informed decision-making and strong governance.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board’s Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees.
• Support committee chairs and members in fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities by providing strategic guidance, transparent reporting, and strengthened governance practices.
• Build trust and credibility across the Board and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the organization’s financial risk management framework, including the design and maintenance of robust internal controls and compliance systems.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and grant funding requirements, including federally funded programs (e.g., Head Start or similar environments).
• Ensure the effectiveness of Enterprise Risk Management practices and adherence to all regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Partner closely with development, program, and external relations teams to support grant strategy, budgeting, and compliance.
• Provide financial oversight of grant funding, ensure proper stewardship of restricted funds, and engage with funders as needed to address financial inquiries and demonstrate impact.
• Lead the organization’s operations functions, including finance, information technology, risk management, human resources, and facilities management.
• Drive operational excellence, scalability, and efficiency across all administrative functions to support mission delivery.
• Champion the effective use of technology and business solutions across the organization.
• Ensure that financial systems, databases, infrastructure, and related processes operate efficiently, securely, and in alignment with best practices and organizational expectations.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all areas of responsibility.
• Drive ongoing evaluation and enhancement of financial systems, processes, and organizational infrastructure to improve transparency, efficiency, and long-term scalability.
• Build strong relationships across the executive team, staff, Board, volunteers, funders, and external partners.
• Establish the finance function as a trusted, value-adding partner that advances the organization’s mission and impact.

  Requirements

  • Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred.
  • Ten or more years in a senior financial position. Preference is given to non-profit experience or a relatable field.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Suite. Knowledge of modern web browsers. Proficient in Excel. Experience in improving processes leveraging technology.
  • Proven executive leadership experience as a CFO or senior finance leader within a complex nonprofit, healthcare, or mission-driven organization of significant scale.
  • Deep expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial sustainability planning.
  • Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and grant compliance, including experience with federally funded programs (e.g., Head Start or similar), preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise functions beyond finance, including operations, IT, and risk management.
  • Strong understanding of governance and experience partnering effectively with Boards and Finance/Audit/Investment Committees.
  • Experience building and optimizing financial systems, controls, and reporting infrastructure.
  • High level of business acumen with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a mission-driven, collaborative environment.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including executives, board members, donors, and external partners.
  • Commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to drive organizational effectiveness and impact.