Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Central Carolina Community Foundation
Location: Columbia, SC |
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: President & CEO |
Supervises: Director of Finance

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the senior leadership team, serving as the Foundation’s chief financial strategist, steward of assets, and operational leader for finance and administration. Reporting to the President & CEO, this position ensures the Foundation’s financial integrity, transparency, and operational excellence.

The CFO manages a mature, high-performing finance function that supports the Foundation’s $275 million in charitable assets and more than 500 funds. The CFO guides financial strategy, oversees investments and audits, manages financial systems and controls, and ensures that operations are efficient, secure, and aligned with Central Carolina Community Foundation’s mission of connecting and mobilizing people and resources to strengthen our community.

The ideal candidate is a credentialed, experienced financial executive who can step confidently into the role, lead with integrity and precision, and serve as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO, Board of Trustees, and staff.

• Serve as the Foundation’s senior financial officer, implementing fiscal and investment policies established by the Board and advising on policy updates as needed.
• Partner with the President & CEO and senior leadership team to align financial planning with strategic priorities and community impact.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, forecasts, and performance dashboards in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Lead the annual budgeting process; monitor performance; and provide timely variance, trend, and scenario analyses.
• Ensure accurate fund accounting for all Foundation funds, including donor-advised, scholarship, designated, and agency funds.
• Manage relationships with investment consultants and oversee performance of pooled and segregated portfolios.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings (including IRS Form 990), and all compliance requirements in collaboration with external auditors.
• Provide clear, actionable financial insights to the President & CEO, Board of Trustees and its committees, and fund holders.
• Oversee cash flow and liquidity management, ensuring balance between operational needs and investment returns.
• Oversee the acceptance, management, and disposition of non-cash charitable assets—including real estate and other illiquid gifts—in alignment with Foundation policies, ensuring due diligence, accurate valuation, risk mitigation, and timely liquidation or transfer of proceeds to charitable funds.
• Provide support to the Community Investment Team by forecasting grant and scholarship dollars available in alignment with fund performance and spending policy, translating forecasts into budgets, and providing ongoing financial guidance including for grantees.

• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and operational systems that ensure accuracy, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee financial software and systems (Foundant C‑Suite or equivalent), ensuring effective integration with donor, grantmaking, and reporting platforms.
• Negotiate and manage leases, service contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate across departments to improve operational processes, increase efficiency, and enhance accuracy of financial and administrative data.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Asset and Audit Committee, ensuring clear communication and thorough documentation.

• Supervise outsourced payroll and benefits administration to ensure compliance, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Support implementation of employee benefit programs and assist the President & CEO with HR policy and compliance oversight.
• Oversee staff in finance and administrative roles, ensuring clarity of responsibilities, performance accountability, and professional growth.

• Prepare and present financial materials to the Treasurer and for meetings of the…