Part-Time CFO

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Part-Time CFO to provide financial leadership for a mission-driven organization in Holden, Massachusetts. This role will guide fiscal planning, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support sound decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate brings both strategic perspective and hands-on financial management experience, with a strong grasp of nonprofit accounting practices and compliance expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the organization’s financial activities, including planning cycles, budget development, cash position oversight, and ongoing financial analysis.

• Create and deliver financial reports, dashboards, and insights that help leadership and the Board evaluate performance and make informed decisions.

• Maintain adherence to nonprofit accounting rules, grant-related obligations, and required regulatory submissions.

• Partner with program and fundraising teams to build grant budgets, monitor restricted funding, and prepare documentation for reporting and audit review.

• Improve internal controls and refine financial policies and procedures to support transparency, consistency, and organizational growth.

• Act as the main financial contact for external auditors, accounting advisors, and banking or funding partners.

• Oversee core accounting processes such as month-end close, account reconciliation, and the broader accounting cycle to ensure timely and accurate records.

• Support the effective use of QuickBooks Online and subledger activity to maintain reliable financial data and reporting integrity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline; CPA preferred.
• Significant senior-level finance or accounting experience, ideally within a nonprofit, charitable, or other mission-focused environment.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial statements, grant compliance, and fund accounting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a part-time leadership role while balancing strategic guidance with day-to-day execution.
• Experience managing month-end close and maintaining accuracy throughout the full accounting cycle.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and familiarity with subledger accounting processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to executives, board members, and external stakeholders.