Chief Financial Officer

We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for a complex organization. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will oversee financial operations, ensure fiscal integrity, and develop strategies that support long-term organizational sustainability.

As a member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will partner with senior leaders, governing stakeholders, financial institutions, and external partners on strategic and financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Financial Leadership

Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO and executive leadership.
Develop and execute long-term financial strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash management, payroll, investments, debt, and financial reporting.
Lead annual operating and capital budget processes and monitor financial performance.
Oversee monthly and year-end close, audits, tax reporting, and regulatory filings.
Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to executive leadership and governing stakeholders.

Operations & Risk

Oversee procurement, contracting, property, and enterprise risk management functions.
Maintain effective financial policies, internal controls, and compliance processes.
Manage banking, investment, and other key external relationships.
Evaluate financing strategies and support capital projects and strategic initiatives.

Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop finance and administrative teams.
Establish performance expectations and promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Support organizational planning and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
10+ years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
MBA, master's degree, and/or CPA preferred.
Broad experience with accounting, budgeting, treasury, financial reporting, audits, and strategic financial planning.
Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and governing bodies.
Experience in a nonprofit, governmental, public-sector, or similarly complex organization preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
High degree of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Ability to meet applicable employment and background-screening requirements.

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