Fractional Non-Profit CFO

Fractional Non-Profit Chief Financial Officer Job Summary Brand K Partners, located in North Haledon , NJ is a passionate team of highly skilled individuals devoted to improving the operational efficiencies of small to mid-sized organizations, specializing in the nonprofit sector. We work with our clients to create customized, affordable solutions to serve their bookkeeping and financial management needs while offering our employees a work-life balance. Reporting to the Brand K Partners Chief Executive Officer, the Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior-level executive who is responsible for overseeing the financial health, sustainability, and compliance for our Brand K clients. The role is ideal for a small nonprofit that needs executive-level financial stewardship without a full-time CFO. The Fractional CFO will provide strategic decision-making and transparent communication with key stakeholders using financial planning, budgeting, accounting, risk management, and reporting. The Fractional CFO will also work closely with the Brand K accounting teams to deliver accurate reporting and help drive Brand K revenue growth. This job is a part-time hourly position based predominantly in our North Haledon, NJ Office with some travel within the New York/New Jersey region. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS CLIENT ADVISORY Financial Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategies to support long-term organizational sustainability. Serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director and Board on financial planning, forecasting, and risk. Collaborate with the client’s and or Brand K Finance and Accounting Team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and collaboration. Participate in organization-wide strategic planning initiatives. Budgeting & Forecasting: Provide input to client’s long-range planning committees to establish and execute long-term organizational goals. Collaborate with senior client leadership to prepare and set compensation levels, capital budgets, and establish other financial priorities. Develop multi-year financial projections to support organizational growth and strategic goals. Collaborate with the client’s and or Brand K Finance and Accounting Team in the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing analysis of budget-to-actual performance. Monitor budget vs actuals and make strategic suggestions to address large variances. Accounting & Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger management. Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes. Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and operational procedures. Assist client leadership with risk management and proper insurance coverage on all assets and operations. Oversee key vendor relationships including accounting, payroll providers, employee benefits, etc. Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate, timely financial reports for the CEO, Board of Directors, and funders. Provide clear interpretation of financial results and trends to support informed decision-making. Coordinate grant and contract financial reporting, ensuring compliance with funder requirements. Compliance, Audit, & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations (e.g., Form 990), and non-profit accounting standards. Manage the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors, audit committees, client finance staff, and the Brand K team. Maintain organizational insurance policies and oversee risk management strategies. Monitor federal, state, and local regulations that impact the organization. Grants & Fund Development Support: Partner with development staff to create budgets for grant proposals and provide financial documentation to funders. In collaboration with the Brand K Partners team, oversee the tracking of restricted vs. unrestricted funding and ensure proper revenue allocation. Ensure compliance with grant requirements and stewardship of donor funds. Work with Development, client Leadership and Auditors to quantify impact of campaigns and donations on Public Support test. Evaluate CRM and Accounting systems for sufficient information for future planning and forecasting. Cash Flow & Investment Management: Monitor cash flow and develop strategies to ensure financial stability. Assist client leadership in establishing appropriate reserve rates, investment guidelines, endowments, board designated reserves, etc. to achieve strategic, long-term initiatives. Oversee banking relationships, reserve funds, lines of credit, and investment activities as appropriate. CLIENT / SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATIONS: Work with Brand K team in client implementations, system, and data setups, where needed to support advisory services. Take the lead in streamlining processes where appropriate to deliver agreed-upon advisory services. Keep abreast of system enhancements and upgrades that can create efficiencies for Brand K Team and Brand K clients. Suggest and oversee system upgrades or conversions to meet client future needs. REVENUE GROWTH: Actively monitor opportunities for client upsell to meet future client needs. Attend prospective client sales meetings to review client reporting and systems. Assist in defining client proposal/contract scope and pricing. Attend industry networking conferences and meetings to strengthen client/vendor/competitor relationships. Maintain relationships with key providers/competitors to understand Brand K positioning in the marketplace. EDUCATION | SKILL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related area required. Minimum of 8+ years of CFO level management experience within an Accounting or Finance department, preferably in the non-profit sector. Knowledge of nonprofit accounting required. Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting skills. Experience overseeing audits, managing federal and state grants, managing compliance activities. Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud Financial Edge, and/or Fund-EZ. COMPETENCIES | PERSONAL QUALITIES Strategic, Independent and highly analytical self-starter with the ability to plan and prioritize work schedules. Ability to multi-task and work with multiple clients/staff members. Ability to build sustainable client relationships and trust with client accounts. Superior oral and written communication and presentation skills, ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audiences. Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Brand K. A strong team collaborator. Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise the work of others. Ability and willingness to travel to client sites as required. Ability to attend early morning, evening or weekend meetings for Board meetings and client deadlines. Brand K Partners Is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr