Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Company

Nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio seeking executive-level financial leadership during transition.

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non Profit

About the Role

The Company is in need of an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer to provide executive-level financial leadership during a transitional period. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial integrity, strengthening financial operations, and delivering clear, actionable financial insights to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Trustees. This role requires a strategic advisor and hands-on operator who can ensure the organization's financial stability, transparency, and operational continuity. Key responsibilities include stabilizing and overseeing all core financial operations, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, leading cash flow forecasting, and managing financial and operational risks. The Interim CFO will also be instrumental in preparing the organization for a smooth transition to a permanent CFO. Applicants for the Interim CFO position at the company should have a proven track record as an Interim or Transitional CFO, preferably within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization. Extensive experience in cash management, liquidity forecasting, and multi-source funding environments is essential. The role demands a leader with a strong background in financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance, who is adept at working with CEOs and Boards of Directors. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of nonprofit financial operations and governance, and a leadership style that is calm, steady, and composed under pressure, with a focus on being hands-on, practical, and solutions-oriented. The Interim CFO should be a collaborative partner, capable of building trust quickly across leadership and governance stakeholders, and be prepared to guide the organization through a period of change and uncertainty.

Hiring Manager Title
CEO

Functions

• Finance