CFO

Description We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial direction of our nonprofit organization in Bronx, New York. This executive will guide fiscal planning, strengthen financial controls, and ensure the organization remains compliant, resilient, and prepared for sustainable growth. The role partners closely with senior leadership and the Board to turn financial analysis into practical decisions that support mission-driven operations.

Responsibilities:

- Shape and carry out a long-range financial strategy that supports organizational priorities and future stability

- Partner with executive leadership and the Board to provide financial guidance on planning, risk exposure, and growth initiatives

- Direct budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial reporting activities to maintain accurate and timely financial oversight

- Build financial models and scenario analyses that help leadership evaluate funding changes, operational needs, and strategic options

- Oversee cash flow, reserves, and investment activities while identifying and reducing financial risk across the organization

- Lead organization-wide budget development and monitor performance against approved plans, addressing variances before they escalate

- Manage financial oversight of grants, contracts, and government funding to ensure spending aligns with award terms and program capacity

- Establish and reinforce internal controls, segregation of duties, and monitoring practices that protect financial integrity

- Lead annual audits and regulatory filings, including coordination with external accounting partners and resolution of any findings

- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements while enforcing financial accountability across all departments Requirements - Prior executive-level finance leadership experience, ideally as a CFO or senior financial leader within a nonprofit environment

- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit management, and internal control design

- Experience managing grants, government contracts, and restricted funding with a clear understanding of compliance obligations

- Ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for executives and Board members

- Demonstrated success in risk identification, corrective action planning, and strengthening financial processes

- Familiarity with federal and state reporting requirements, including oversight of annual filings and audit readiness

- Proven leadership skills with the ability to build accountability and financial discipline across multiple departments

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