LifeSiteNews · 2 months ago
Chief Financial Officer (Fractional)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expLifeSiteNews is a pro-life, pro-family Christian non-profit organization seeking a Fractional Chief Financial Officer to lead their financial transformation. This role involves overseeing financial stability, strategic decision-making, and board engagement while working closely with the CEO and Controller in a fully remote setting.
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Responsibilities
Lead the transition to operational stability, fiscal transparency, and robust internal control
Identify root causes of financial instability and implement corrective actions that restore confidence
Establish comprehensive reporting frameworks and performance metrics that enable proactive board oversight
Close all outstanding crisis items including insurance claims, donor audit inquiries, and board investigation follow-ups
Rebuild donor and board financial confidence through transparent reporting and proactive risk disclosure
Resolve outstanding insurance claims with carriers
Serve as key advisor to the CEO and board on financial strategy, risk management, and capital allocation
Lead strategic forecasting and multi-year financial modeling to support informed decision-making
Align financial strategy with organizational mission, growth objectives, and stakeholder expectations
Develop scenario analyses and stress tests that prepare leadership for various futures
Draft and present board motions, resolutions, and financial recommendations with clarity and precision
Translate complex financial data into actionable executive summaries for board and stakeholder review
Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure compliance with bylaws and fiduciary duties
Manage special board requests and investigations with discretion and thoroughness
Serve as primary liaison with external HR consultants, legal counsel, and auditors – ensuring independence from internal influence
Continuously assess liquidity position to ensure adequate cash flow for operations, balanced investments, and contingencies
Monitor working capital, debt levels, and reserve funds to maintain financial resilience
Evaluate and optimize insurance portfolio (D&O, business interruption, cyber, media liability, property, reputational risk)
Monitor and mitigate payment processor risk (Stripe, PayPal, QGiv); develop contingency funding channels
Stress-test donation revenue sources and develop diversification strategies
Design and implement financial policies, internal controls, and procedures that promote accountability and compliance
Ensure policies respond to audit findings, IRS/GAAP changes, and evolving organizational needs
Champion a culture of fiscal discipline and ethical stewardship across all departments
Partner with external HR and legal consultants to align financial policies with HR, compensation, and conflict-of-interest frameworks
Ensure finance appropriately supports employment-related matters including severance and transition agreements
Qualification
Required
Active CPA license in good standing
10+ years of finance leadership, including minimum 5 years as CFO (or fractional CFO) of a 501(c)(3) with $2-5M annual revenue
Proven track record turning around non-profit finance functions – clean audits following prior issues, restored board and donor confidence
Deep expertise in non-profit GAAP including Form 990 preparation and compliance
Hands-on experience managing diverse investment portfolios in non-profit context (equities, fixed income, precious metals, cryptocurrency)
Advanced financial modeling in Excel (multi-year forecasts, scenario analysis, liquidity stress tests) and PowerPoint mastery for board presentations
Expert proficiency in QuickBooks for multi-entity environments including cryptocurrency tracking and intercompany eliminations
Understanding of international payroll collaboration (ADP for UK and Canadian payroll) and multi-currency transactions
Strong governance background including drafting board motions and resolutions, designing internal controls and segregation of duties
Experience presenting to boards on financial reporting, strategy, and risk management
Proven remote leadership of accounting and administrative teams (3+ direct reports)
Personal alignment with our mission: pro-life, pro-family Christian worldview, with ability to articulate how finance serves the mission
Benefits
Competitive fractional CFO compensation reflecting your expertise and the critical nature of this engagement
Senior executive autonomy with approximately 80 hours per month and flexible scheduling
Fully remote position with complete location flexibility
6-month evaluation period with option to renew for 12 months, providing mutual assessment opportunity
Mission alignment—your financial leadership directly advances God's work and causes that matter deeply
Direct CEO partnership with clear mandate for transformation and board access
Meaningful legacy opportunity—restore financial health and position the organization for sustainable kingdom impact
Company
LifeSiteNews
LifeSiteNews is a non-profit organization that offers internet news services that is related to issues of culture, life, and family.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-05-03
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