Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Company

Established zoological & botanical garden advancing wildlife conservation, education & visitor experiences

Industry
Recreational Facilities and Services

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1914

Employees
201-500

Specialties

• zoo
• gardens
• and conservation

About the Role

The Company seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead its finance function and provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership and the board. The CFO will oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash and treasury management, audits, financial reporting, risk, and internal controls, while strengthening financial resilience and supporting long-term planning. Responsibilities include modernizing financial systems and reporting, improving operating performance, evaluating revenue opportunities, and aligning capital investments with available funding and ongoing costs. The role also leads a finance team and partners across the organization to support informed decisions, accountability, and sustainable growth. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business, at least 12 years of progressive financial experience, and at least 10 years managing teams. Required qualifications include senior executive experience, responsibility for an eight-figure budget, strong accounting and financial modeling software expertise, and experience implementing financial systems and improving reporting. Nonprofit financial leadership, including experience with restricted funds, grants, public funding, and internal controls, is preferred. A CPA credential and/or MBA is also preferred.

Hiring Manager Title
President & CEO

Functions

• Finance