Chief Financial Officer; Fractional

Position: Chief Financial Officer (Fractional)

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Contract Position (~80 hours/month) | Remote | 6-Month Evaluation with 12-Month Renewal Option

About This Opportunity

We're seeking an accomplished CPA with extensive CFO experience in non-profit turnarounds to serve as our Fractional Chief Financial Officer. This senior executive role requires 10+ years of finance leadership, including at least 5 years as CFO (or fractional CFO) of a 501(c)(3) organization with $2-5M annual revenue, combined with a proven track record restoring financial stability and stakeholder confidence.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a mission-critical leadership role at a pivotal moment for our pro-life, pro-family Christian non-profit. Reporting directly to the CEO with a Full-Time Controller as your direct report, you'll lead our financial transformation – from operational stabilization to strategic decision-making – while serving as the trusted financial voice to our board and key stakeholders.

The engagement offers senior executive autonomy in a fully remote setting, with approximately 80 hours per month dedicated to rebuilding financial infrastructure, restoring trust, and positioning the organization for sustainable growth.

Organizational Stabilization and Transformation (30%)

• Lead the transition to operational stability, fiscal transparency, and robust internal control
• Identify root causes of financial instability and implement corrective actions that restore confidence
• Establish comprehensive reporting frameworks and performance metrics that enable proactive board oversight
• Close all outstanding crisis items including insurance claims, donor audit inquiries, and board investigation follow-ups
• Rebuild donor and board financial confidence through transparent reporting and proactive risk disclosure
• Resolve outstanding insurance claims with carriers

Strategic Decision-Making (30%)

• Serve as key advisor to the CEO and board on financial strategy, risk management, and capital allocation
• Lead strategic forecasting and multi-year financial modeling to support informed decision-making
• Align financial strategy with organizational mission, growth objectives, and stakeholder expectations
• Develop scenario analyses and stress tests that prepare leadership for various futures

Board Engagement and Decision Support (20%)

• Draft and present board motions, resolutions, and financial recommendations with clarity and precision
• Translate complex financial data into actionable executive summaries for board and stakeholder review
• Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure compliance with bylaws and fiduciary duties
• Manage special board requests and investigations with discretion and thoroughness
• Serve as primary liaison with external HR consultants, legal counsel, and auditors – ensuring independence from internal influence

Liquidity and Risk Management (15%)

• Continuously assess liquidity position to ensure adequate cash flow for operations, balanced investments, and contingencies
• Monitor working capital, debt levels, and reserve funds to maintain financial resilience
• Evaluate and optimize insurance portfolio (D&O, business interruption, cyber, media liability, property, reputational risk)
• Monitor and mitigate payment processor risk (Stripe, Pay Pal, QGiv); develop contingency funding channels
• Stress-test donation revenue sources and develop diversification strategies

Governance and Policy Development (5%)

• Design and implement financial policies, internal controls, and procedures that promote accountability and compliance
• Ensure policies respond to audit findings, IRS/GAAP changes, and evolving organizational needs
• Champion a culture of fiscal discipline and ethical stewardship across all departments
• Partner with external HR and legal consultants to align financial policies with HR, compensation, and conflict-of-interest frameworks
• Ensure finance appropriately supports employment-related matters including severance and transition agreements

What Makes You the Right Fit
Essential Qualifications

• Active CPA license in good standing
• 10+ years of finance leadership, including minimum 5 years as…