Chief Financial Officer

A growing mission-driven organization is seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all financial operations and strategy. This role is ideal for a finance executive who thrives in dynamic environments and can build infrastructure that supports long-term sustainability, growth, and innovation. The CFO will serve as a thought partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, overseeing financial planning, operations, compliance, and risk management across a complex, multi-entity organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial operations including budgeting, accounting, reporting, compliance, and audit preparation
• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies, including reserve planning and sustainable funding models
• Advise the CEO and board on fiscal strategy, operational sustainability, and risk mitigation
• Oversee integration of multiple legacy or programmatic entities into a cohesive financial framework
• Align financial strategy with fundraising, development, and programmatic goals
• Ensure regulatory compliance, including nonprofit accounting standards and tax filings
• Build and manage a high-performing finance and operations team
• Support legal, structural, and governance needs for a multi-entity organization

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive finance and operations leadership experience
• Background in nonprofit, foundation, investment, or mission-aligned organizations
• Expertise in nonprofit accounting, compliance, governance, and financial planning
• Experience working with or within complex funding structures, such as endowments, DAFs, or earned revenue streams
• Track record of leading through growth, transformation, or organizational integration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience working with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• A mission-driven mindset with a commitment to equity, access, and impact