CFO-Chief Finance Officer

Description

Type: Full-Time Status: Exempt

Location: Fresno, California

Schedule: Varies; with the ability to work evenings and weekends

Salary Range: $115,000-$189,758

Salary ranges listed above represent good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on several factors including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Medical at $60.00 a month for employees, dependent coverage available at pro-rated additional cost (Kaiser, Anthem Blue Cross and Community Health Care options), 100% employer paid dental & vision, 11 paid holidays, PTO accrual up to 15 paid days annually, California Paid Sick leave, additional sick leave accrual and 403b with company match

Five-year annual DOJ Verification Authorization requirement. This policy establishes the requirement for 5-year background checks for employees to ensure compliance with specific grants and its associated regulations.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s financial operations and overall fiscal health. This role is responsible for directing all financial functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, budgeting, compliance, audit, investments, and risk management.

In close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team, the CFO develops and implements forward-looking financial strategies that ensure long-term sustainability, growth, and alignment with the organization’s mission. The CFO oversees organizational budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all financial activities.

The CFO translates complex financial data into actionable strategic insights, driving informed decision-making across the organization. This role ensures that financial systems, structures, and practices support innovation, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness. The CFO directly supervises the Director of Finance and finance team, maintaining strong internal operations while fostering an enterprise-wide, forward-thinking perspective. The role also establishes and maintains robust internal controls and ensures the timely preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

As the organization’s primary financial representative, the CFO serves as the key liaison to external stakeholders, including auditors, financial institutions, funders, and investment advisors. The CFO promotes strong cross-departmental collaboration, builds financial capacity among leadership and budget managers, and ensures access to timely, accurate financial information for effective fiscal oversight.

This position champions a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, and empowerment, aligning financial leadership with the organization’s values, mission, and strategic objectives.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on financial planning, organizational growth, and long-term sustainability.
• Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organization’s mission, strategic plan, and growth objectives.
• Lead financial modeling, scenario planning, and risk analysis to inform high impact organizational decisions, including expansion, capital projects, and new program development.
• Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making, ensuring actionable financial insights are embedded across all levels of the organization.
• Serve as the principal financial liaison to the Board of Directors and Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees—fostering strong governance and transparency.
• Responsible for presenting financial reports, forecasts, and strategic insights to the Board with clarity, accuracy, and transparency.
• Partner with the Board Treasurer and committee leadership to support and strengthen…