Chief Financial Officer; CFO

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic and operational leader for the organization’s financial functions, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, compliance, transparency, and alignment with mission priorities. The CFO is a trusted advisor to the CEO, Finance and Audit Committees, and the Board of Directors and plays a central role in supporting a complex federated nonprofit model including approximately 70 individually governed affiliates.

• Serves as member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to develop and execute long-term financial strategy aligned with mission and growth objectives.
• Provide financial modeling, scenario planning, and decision support related to strategic initiatives, investments, and enterprise risks.
• Balance strategic, enterprise-level financial leadership with the willingness and ability to engage deeply in financial details—reviewing journal entries, analyzing transactions, and developing hands-on financial models and analytical spreadsheets when needed.
• Serve as lead financial advisor to the Board, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, and other committees as assigned.

• Oversee all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions, including consolidated network reporting across affiliates, as applicable.
• Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead annual budgeting processes and multi-year financial planning for the National Office.

• Ensure full compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and other federal, state, and private funder requirements.
• Partner with the grant program team to align financial and programmatic oversight and compliance.
• Oversee finance-related aspects of federal grant administration, including indirect cost rates, cost allocation, and allowable cost determinations.
• Establish and maintain effective affiliate financial monitoring, technical assistance, and corrective action processes related to financial grant compliance.

• Build productive, trust-based relationships with affiliate CEOs, CFOs, and finance leaders.
• Provide guidance, standards, tools, and shared services that strengthen affiliate financial management while respecting local governance.
• Support affiliates through financial reviews, system improvements, and capacity-building efforts.

• Oversee annual independent audits, consolidated reporting (where applicable), and resolution of audit findings.
• Strengthen internal controls, enterprise risk management, and financial policies and procedures across the National Office.
• Partner with legal, operations, and human resources on insurance, retirement plans, and financial risk mitigation.

• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, investments, debt, and reserves.
• Manage endowments, restricted funds, and board-designated reserves in accordance with policy and fiduciary responsibilities.

• Lead the continued modernization and integration of financial systems, including ERP and reporting platforms.
• Promote automation, data analytics, and continuous improvement in financial operations.
• Partner with Operations and IT to leverage technology tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, service orientation, and continuous learning.
• Model a hands-on, servant leadership approach—willing to engage in any aspect of the finance function when needed, while holding accountability for outcomes at the enterprise level.
• Serve as a values-driven leader who reinforces transparency, integrity, and stewardship.
• Work collaboratively across the organization to build strong, trust-based relationships with department heads; proactively learn and understand the nuances of each department’s function, strategy, and operational priorities to ensure…