Chief Financial Officer; CFO Part-Time

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Part-Time

Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Employment Status: Part-Time (20–35 hours per week)

Location: NE Portland

Position Overview

A regional community services non-profit is seeking a hands-on, strategic financial leader to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on a flexible part-time basis (20–35 hours per week). The CFO will lead the fiscal department, manage dual-grant revenue operations, oversee audit compliance, and partner with executive leadership and advisory bodies to maintain financial integrity and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Cash Management & Drawdowns

• Direct and execute monthly cash drawdowns between two primary funding sources with differing award periods following each month-end close.
• Track and administer incoming awards through federal and state payment management systems.
• Oversee the tracking and allocation of grant funds specifically designated for real property, facility maintenance, and capital assets.

Fiscal Leadership & Governance Reporting

• Provide direct leadership, supervision, and guidance to the internal accounting team.
• Review, annotate, and present monthly financial reports for the board of directors, executive leadership, and policy governance committees.
• Translate complex financial metrics into clear, actionable insights for key non-financial stakeholders.

Internal Controls & Audit Oversight

• Personally complete monthly bank reconciliations as a core internal control measure.
• Lead and manage the annual independent audit process, maintaining the agency's strong track record of clean compliance.
• Maintain rigorous internal control policies, cost allocation frameworks, and general ledger oversight.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Experience:
• Senior non-profit financial leadership experience (CFO, Finance Director, or Controller).
• Proven expertise in grant accounting, multi-source fund administration, and drawdown workflows across overlapping grant cycles.
• Familiarity with public grant performance standards and advisory committee reporting structures is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes:
• High attention to detail for key hands-on control functions, including bank reconciliations and award tracking.
• Strong presentation skills for board and leadership meetings.
• Commitment to supporting community-focused programs and family services.

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Hours: Part-time, 20–35 hours per week (flexible scheduling aligned with month-end close and reporting cycles).