Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the senior financial executive of The Center for Children & Families and a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. The CFO is responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity, sustainability, and compliance of the organization while aligning financial strategy with the mission to promote safe and healthy environments for children and families through advocacy, counseling, education, and prevention.

Full-time, exempt.

Salary: $105,000 – $120,000.

Location: Monroe, LA.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer.

The CFO provides strategic financial leadership for a complex nonprofit organization operating across multiple programs and funding streams, including federal, state, and local grants;
Medicaid and insurance reimbursement; fee‑for‑service revenue; and private donations.

The CFO is responsible for the financial accountability, compliance, reporting, and accounting oversight of all grant funding. This role ensures strong internal controls, effective forecasting, regulatory compliance, and transparent reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors.

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA or advanced certification preferred.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit financial management required.
• Experience in complex grant‑funded environments required.
• Experience managing reimbursement‑based billing environments preferred.
• Experience leading Single Audit processes strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising finance teams required.

• Nonprofit fund accounting.
• Grant financial reporting and compliance.
• Cost allocation and indirect cost rate management.
• Financial forecasting and modeling.
• Internal controls development.
• Cash flow management in reimbursement‑based environments.
• Financial reporting systems and dashboard development.

• Strategic thinker with strong financial judgment.
• Direct and firm in financial guidance, yet relational in leadership approach.
• Courage to challenge executive leadership when necessary.
• Strong communicator who translates financial data into actionable strategy.
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively in a mission‑driven, service‑oriented organization.
• Commitment to the values of community, respect, integrity, service, teamwork, empowerment, and excellence.

• Serve as the chief financial strategist for the organization.
• Align financial planning with the agency’s strategic plan and growth initiatives.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis for new programs, expansion opportunities, and funding sustainability.
• Develop multi‑year financial forecasts and long‑term sustainability planning.
• Advise the CEO and Executive Team on financial risks, opportunities, and fiscal guardrails.

• Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, billing, payroll, accounts receivable, and finance operations.
• Supervise the Controller and finance team members.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Strengthen financial systems, documentation, and internal workflows.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain appropriate operating reserves.
• Maintain banking relationships and oversee financial institution partnerships.
• Develop and oversee the organization’s investment strategy in alignment with financial goals and risk tolerance.

• Provide financial oversight and accountability for all grant funding.
• Ensure accurate grant accounting, fund tracking, and reporting.
• Maintain compliant cost allocation methodologies.
• Oversee indirect cost rate management and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal Uniform Guidance, state regulations, and funding requirements.
• Lead preparation and response for the annual Single Audit.
• Maintain audit readiness and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with the CAO to ensure alignment between grant administration and financial…