CFO

Job Description

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer

We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for a complex organization. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will oversee financial operations, ensure fiscal integrity, and develop strategies that support long-term organizational sustainability.

As a member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will partner with senior leaders, governing stakeholders, financial institutions, and external partners on strategic and financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Financial Leadership

• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO and executive leadership.
• Develop and execute long-term financial strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash management, payroll, investments, debt, and financial reporting.
• Lead annual operating and capital budget processes and monitor financial performance.
• Oversee monthly and year-end close, audits, tax reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to executive leadership and governing stakeholders.

Operations & Risk

• Oversee procurement, contracting, property, and enterprise risk management functions.
• Maintain effective financial policies, internal controls, and compliance processes.
• Manage banking, investment, and other key external relationships.
• Evaluate financing strategies and support capital projects and strategic initiatives.

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and administrative teams.
• Establish performance expectations and promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational planning and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• MBA, master's degree, and/or CPA preferred.
• Broad experience with accounting, budgeting, treasury, financial reporting, audits, and strategic financial planning.
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and governing bodies.
• Experience in a nonprofit, governmental, public-sector, or similarly complex organization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Ability to meet applicable employment and background-screening requirements.