CFS ยท 1 day ago
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
CFS is a well-funded, stable nonprofit with a national mission, seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will play a strategic and hands-on role in financial leadership. The CFO will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting while partnering closely with the executive team to drive financial strategy and long-term planning.
Responsibilities
Serve as a hands-on CFO overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting
Lead the annual audit process and maintain strong internal controls
Present financials and insights to executive leadership and Board committees
Partner closely with the CEO and COO on financial strategy and long-term planning
Manage and develop a small, high-performing accounting team
Act as liaison to investment advisors and support endowment oversight
Improve and maintain accounting policies, processes, and systems
Balance big-picture strategy with day-to-day financial execution
Qualification
Required
Active CPA
8+ years of progressive finance or accounting leadership experience
Experience owning budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and audit oversight
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a finance/accounting team
Board, Finance Committee, or Audit Committee interaction
Comfortable in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves CFO role
Strong communication skills and high professional integrity
Willingness to be in office Tuesday - Thursday (hybrid schedule is firm)
Preferred
Nonprofit, foundation, or mission-driven organization experience
Military-adjacent background or strong connection to service-oriented causes
Experience with endowments or institutional investments
Advanced degree (MBA or similar)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or ability to learn a new ERP
Controller or Senior Controller ready for a first CFO title
Benefits
Employer-funded pension
403(b)
Annual professional development budget