CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for an experienced non-profit/government financial leader to support an organization as an interim CFO. This 3+ month interim position will guide budgeting, grant oversight, reporting, and team leadership while the organization conducts a search for a permanent executive. The role calls for a steady, collaborative finance leader who can support day-to-day operations, strengthen controls, and deliver clear insight to leadership and stakeholders. This role must be based in Columbus, OH, working a hybrid schedule 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Direct organization-wide financial planning activities, including annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow strategy, reserve oversight, and longer-range fiscal planning.

• Oversee accounting and compliance for government and private funding sources, ensuring accurate reporting, reimbursement tracking, and monitoring of subrecipient activity.

• Produce and present recurring and ad hoc financial reports, translating budget performance, forecasts, and key variances into actionable information for leadership.

• Lead the annual audit and single audit process by coordinating with external auditors, managing documentation, and following through on any corrective actions.

• Maintain and improve internal financial controls across accounting operations, payroll, procurement, cash management, investments, debt, assets, and external reporting.

• Partner with operational leaders to align departmental budgets, cost allocation methods, contract finances, and project planning with organizational priorities.

• Review financial terms within contracts and agreements, helping ensure sound fiscal oversight and compliance in coordination with legal or executive stakeholders when needed.

• Supervise and develop a small finance team, providing direction, support, and continuity while promoting efficiency and career growth.

• Advise executives and board-level audiences through financial analysis, risk evaluation, and recommendations presented in a clear and practical manner.

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership at the senior financial management or CFO level.

• Prior experience in nonprofit or government environments, with strong working knowledge of grant accounting and public or restricted funding requirements.

• Demonstrated success managing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial reporting in complex organizations.

• Strong background in governmental or nonprofit accounting standards, including oversight of audits and compliance-related reporting.

• Experience leading and supporting finance staff, with the ability to provide calm, steady guidance to a team of approximately 4 to 6 employees.

• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement in Columbus, Ohio, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

• Familiarity with Abila MIP is helpful, though it is not required.