Chief Financial Officer
Listed on 2026-07-22
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Finance & Banking
CFO, Financial Compliance, Financial Manager -
Management
CFO, Financial Manager
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Established in 1937, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA) is a nonprofit law firm focused on delivering economic, social, and housing justice to low‑income and at‑risk individuals and families on the First Coast. JALA is a 501(c)(3) not‑for‑profit corporation with an annual budget of approximately $12.5 million and manages over 30 grants each year.
JALA seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial operations in service to our mission.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement JALA’s overall financial strategy to support mission and advocacy objectives.
- Lead the Executive Management Team and collaborate with the President & CEO and Board of Directors as a fiduciary partner.
- Oversee the accounting unit, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, fiscal policies, and fiscal compliance.
- Ensure financial compliance for government (federal, state, and local) contracts and private grants.
Salary commensurate with experience, minimum $100,000 DOE. Benefits package includes: hybrid work model, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability insurance, group life insurance, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% of compensation, generous leave policy (13 paid holidays plus 22 personal leave days in first year and a one‑month sabbatical every four years), and membership in Access Perks, a private discount network.
All employees must clear Florida’s Level II background screening. Information on the background screening process can be found on the
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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