Job Description:
• Provide strategic direction to finance staff and serve as a key strategist in partnership with the CEO, Finance Committee, and governing board in support of the organization's long-term financial sustainability
• Lead development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and systems
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis
• Manage organizational cash flow, investments, and financial risk
• Lead financial audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Direct accounting operations and financial systems management
• Oversee systems change and modernization initiatives
• Partner with the CEO on strategic visioning and long-term financial sustainability planning
• Collaborate with development leadership to support fundraising strategy and revenue diversification
• Work with budget owners across the organization to support program and operational goals
• Provide financial insights and analysis to inform organizational decision-making
• Ensure compliance with federal contracts, government regulations, and 501(c)(3) requirements including lobbying activities
• Oversee compliance with various regulations including tax, employment, and nonprofit laws
• Manage organizational insurance and risk mitigation strategies
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial accountability
• Provide strategic direction for HR policies, practices, and systems in partnership with the HR outsourcing firm
• Oversee talent management, compensation, and benefits administration
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
• Support organizational culture and staff development initiatives
• Oversee information technology infrastructure and systems
• Ensure data security and technology compliance
• Manage facilities operations and real estate decisions
• Navigate the complexities of affiliate structures and relationships
• Oversee re-granting to affiliates
• Manage relationships with multiple nonprofit entities within the network
Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer
• Proven experience managing organizational budgets of $30+ million
• Experience with nonprofit management across multiple organizations or complex structures
• Demonstrated understanding of affiliate structures and complexities
• Experience with federal compliance and government contracts
• Knowledge of re-granting processes and affiliate financial management
• Proven track record managing organizational growth (not just contraction)
• Experience with financial systems implementation and change management
• Strong understanding of 501(c)(3) compliance, including lobbying restrictions
• CPA certification strongly preferred
• Experience working in fully remote or hybrid organizational environments
• Background in organizations with national and local/regional structures
• Experience managing through periods of both organizational growth and contraction
Benefits:
• Comprehensive benefits package
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