Chief Financial Officer

Scion Executive Search has been retained to lead an immediate search for a hands‑on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with an active CPA on behalf of Hope Cooperative, a highly respected nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families through behavioral health, housing, employment, and supportive services across Northern California.

About Hope Cooperative

Hope Cooperative supports individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges, homelessness, substance use disorders, and other barriers to stability and wellness. Through an integrated continuum of behavioral health treatment, supportive housing, employment services, crisis intervention, and community‑based programs, Hope Cooperative empowers individuals to achieve recovery, self‑defined wellbeing, and improved quality of life. Serving more than 10,000 individuals annually, the organization partners with government agencies, healthcare systems, community organizations, and funders to create pathways to long‑term stability and meaningful community engagement.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of all financial functions across Hope Cooperative, its programs, and its six affiliated entities. This leader will oversee accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audit, compliance, treasury management, and long‑term financial planning while ensuring the organization’s financial health and sustainability.

The CFO will lead, mentor, and cultivate a high‑performing finance and accounting team while strengthening financial systems, internal controls, and organizational infrastructure to support a complex nonprofit with multiple funding sources, government contracts, grants, and affiliated entities. The CFO will work closely with the CEO, Executive Team, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, auditors, lenders, and regulatory agencies to translate financial information into strategic insight that supports sound decision‑making and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

Executive Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on financial planning, organizational performance, risk management, and long‑term sustainability.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission, growth objectives, and multi‑entity structure.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario planning to support informed decision‑making.
• Provide strategic analysis and recommendations regarding growth initiatives, affiliated entities, capital investments, and operational performance.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and key performance indicators to executive leadership, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.

Financial Operations & Stewardship

• Direct accounting, payroll, treasury, budgeting, and financial reporting functions across the organization and affiliated entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Oversee cash management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and investment activities to support organizational stability and financial strength.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures that support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Lead preparation, monitoring, and management of agency‑wide operating budgets, grant budgets, and budget revisions.

Audit, Compliance & Governance

• Serve as the executive lead for financial compliance, regulatory reporting, and fiduciary oversight.
• Lead external audits and financial reviews, serving as the primary liaison with independent auditors, tax advisors, regulatory agencies, and funding sources.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of required federal, state, local, and funding‑source reporting.
• Oversee preparation and review of Form 990 filings, payroll tax filings, retirement plan reporting, and other required regulatory submissions.
• Support the Board Finance Committee through financial materials, presentations, and strategic analyses.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards, nonprofit regulations, and tax requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.

Multi‑Entity Financial Management

• Provide financial leadership and oversight for affiliated legal entities, including LLCs and property‑holding organizations.
• Ensure appropriate intercompany accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, and governance practices across all entities.
• Partner with organizational leadership to evaluate the financial implications of new programs, partnerships, acquisitions, property transactions, and growth initiatives.
• Support long‑term asset stewardship and sustainability planning across affiliated entities.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team.
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability measures, and professional development opportunities for department staff.
• Foster a collaborative, service‑oriented culture that supports operational excellence and mission impact.
• Partner with program and operational leaders to strengthen financial literacy, accountability, and budget management across the organization.

Qualifications

• An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required and must be maintained in good standing.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including significant responsibility for accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and organizational financial strategy.
• 5+ years of senior‑level leadership experience managing finance and accounting teams.
• Demonstrated nonprofit financial management experience required, including fund accounting, grant compliance, restricted funding, and government‑funded programs.
• Deep expertise in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting standards, and financial governance best practices.
• Proven experience overseeing annual nonprofit audits, regulatory compliance, tax filings, and external financial reporting.
• Experience supporting Boards of Directors, Finance Committees, and executive leadership teams.
• Demonstrated success managing complex organizational structures, including multiple entities, affiliated organizations, or related legal structures.
• Strong understanding of treasury management, banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and financial risk management.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights for financial and non‑financial stakeholders.

Compensation And Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $200,000–$220,000, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending accounts; and additional wellness benefits.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS

Hope Cooperative has retained Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in nonprofit recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via

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