Chief Financial Officer

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Reports to: President/CEO

Direct Reports: Controller

Departments Overseen: Accounting & Finance (AP, AR, Payroll, Treasury, Grants/Contracts), Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Systems, Risk & Compliance, , Annual Tax Return and Audit Support.

Pay Range: $160k – $220k annually

How to apply:
Please apply via Linked In and attach a Resume and Cover Letter. Submissions without both a Resume and Cover Letter will not be reviewed.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the BISM Executive Leadership Team and serves as the strategic steward of the organization’s financial health, sustainability, and long-term viability. The CFO provides executive-level leadership over financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting, grant compliance, and risk management for a multi-site, mission-driven manufacturing organization employing a large blind workforce. This role ensures sound financial practices, promotes organizational accountability, and supports the mission by aligning financial planning with programmatic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the President/CEO and Executive Team regarding organizational growth, sustainability, and financial risk.
• Lead the development of multi-year financial planning and capital investment strategies.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights that support mission delivery and operational excellence.
• Present financial reports and strategic recommendations to the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee.

Financial Operations & Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of all accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Directly supervise the Controller and the Accounting Team and ensure operation with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to protect organizational assets.
• Oversee treasury management, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and investment strategies.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process.
• Build forecasting models that support proactive financial decision-making.
• Partner with operational leaders to understand cost drivers, labor utilization, and facility-level financial performance.
• Ensure alignment between financial resources and mission-focused priorities.
• Oversee annual audits, including external financial audits, compliance audits, and any state or federal oversight reviews.
• Oversee preparation of annual Tax Returns and coordinate work with external accounting firm.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, nonprofit accounting standards (FASB), and grant/contract requirements.
• Manage organizational risk through insurance programs, internal controls, and financial policy development.
• Ensure proper reporting for the Ability One Program, federal contracts, state contracts, and other procurement and funding sources relevant to your organization.

Business Operations & Organizational Stewardship

• Support cost accounting and pricing strategies for manufacturing contracts to ensure competitiveness and sustainability.
• Provide financial analysis for new business development opportunities, grants, and strategic partnerships.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure financial processes support HR, operations, procurement, and mission outcomes.
• Champion financial literacy across the organization, building increased capacity in non-financial leaders.
• Provide visionary leadership to the Controller and the Accounting Team, fostering a culture of accountability,…