CFO

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead the organization’s financial strategy and provide executive-level guidance for our client in the Lancaster area. This role will direct accounting, planning, forecasting, liquidity, and capital management while helping the organization balance financial performance with mission-driven priorities. The CFO will partner closely with senior leadership and the board to strengthen controls, support sustainable growth, and ensure sound risk oversight across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Provide executive leadership for the organization’s financial operations, including accounting, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.

• Guide financial strategy by delivering analysis, projections, and recommendations that support long-term organizational goals and informed decision-making.

• Direct the preparation and oversight of annual budgets, financial reports, performance indicators, and profitability reviews across business lines.

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, compliance practices, and audit readiness in alignment with regulatory, legal, and policy requirements.

• Oversee risk management activities related to liquidity, investments, assets and liabilities, and overall enterprise financial health.

• Lead core accounting functions such as grant accounting, revenue recognition, loan accounting, monthly close activities, and financial support for property management operations.

• Partner with the board’s finance committee by helping shape meeting priorities, preparing financial materials, and contributing insight on key fiscal matters.

• Manage and develop finance leadership and staff by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring training and technical guidance are delivered effectively.