Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the agency’s financial strategy and operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash and investment management, audits, grants management, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and a strategic partner to senior leaders and the Board of Directors to ensure the organization’s long‑term financial strength, transparency, and sustainability in support of CHA’s mission.

The CFO brings a forward‑looking, agency‑wide perspective and serves as a key advisor on financial sustainability, growth, and risk.

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors, the CFO has authority over the financial affairs of the organization. This includes authority to make investment and treasury decisions in accordance with Board‑approved policies, allocate financial resources within approved budgets, and establish financial controls and procedures. Changes to financial policy, long‑range financial plans, debt or capital financing strategies, and material budget revisions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Executive Officer and/or the Board of Directors.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead the annual strategic financial planning and budgeting process, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and long‑term objectives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure fiscal integrity.
• Evaluate financial performance against goals, identify risks or variances, and recommend corrective strategies.
• Lead development and use of multi‑year financial models, including scenario planning, sensitivity analyses, and forecasting to assess risk, sustainability, and strategic options.
• Provide forward‑looking financial analysis to support executive leadership and Board decision making under varying economic, funding, and operational conditions.

• Direct and oversee all accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, and month‑end and year‑end close.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets; oversee budget amendments and forecasts as needed.
• Produce accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analyses comparing results to budget and prior periods.
• Manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations, payroll, and obligations.
• Oversee procurement and contracting policies to ensure fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage financial risks, including regulatory, funding, liquidity, and operational finance risks.
• Oversee insurance coverage and coordinate with external advisors to mitigate organizational financial exposure.

• Provide oversight of financial aspects of grants, including budgeting, tracking, reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and private funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable nonprofit, governmental, and regulatory standards.
• Direct and oversee the annual independent financial audit, preparation of IRS Form 990, and timely completion of all required financial filings.

• Ensure adherence to Board‑approved investment policies.
• Oversee management and reconciliation of investment accounts and reserves; report performance to executive leadership and the Board.
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditures.
• Oversee the financial planning, tracking, and reporting of restricted, designated, capital, and non‑operating funds, ensuring compliance with donor and Board requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership on the financial strategy and reporting for capital…