CFO Job Syracuse area,New York USA,Finance & Banking

Chief Financial Officer

Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and enterprise-wide fiscal oversight for a mission-driven NFP organization based in Syracuse, New York. This executive will partner closely with senior leadership and the board to guide long-range planning, strengthen operational performance, and support sound decision-making across the organization and its affiliated entities. The ideal candidate brings deep nonprofit financial leadership experience, a strong command of compliance and reporting standards, and the ability to build efficient systems that support growth, accountability, and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

Partner with executive leadership to shape financial strategy, evaluate organizational performance, and align resources with near-term priorities and long-range goals.
Direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across the organization and affiliated entities, delivering clear insights and recommendations that support informed business decisions.
Prepare and present quarterly financial updates, annual budgets, and key fiscal trends to the Board of Directors and relevant board committees.
Oversee accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting, effective internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards across consolidated and related entities.
Lead the development of financial models and performance indicators that improve planning, measure results, and strengthen overall financial health.
Monitor cash position and liquidity, review financial terms tied to grants and contracts, and manage endowment distributions in accordance with approved plans.
Guide the evaluation and implementation of financial systems, software, and process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen operational visibility.
Manage audit activity, regulatory filings, grant compliance, indirect cost rate agreements, and other financial obligations to ensure timely and accurate adherence to requirements.