The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic senior finance leader with experience in nonprofit financial management, a strong background in mission‑driven organizations, and a collaborative, forward‑thinking leadership style.
Position Overview
A well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization in Honolulu is looking for their next CFO to provide strategic financial leadership and stewardship during a period of continued growth and community impact. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO serves as a trusted thought partner to executive leadership and the Board, guiding long-term financial strategy, sustainability, and risk management.
This role is intentionally designed to be strategic and forward-looking, with day-to-day accounting operations led by an experienced Controller and finance team. The organization is values-based, people-centered, and deeply committed to serving Hawaiʻi’s communities, offering an opportunity for a finance leader who wants to align expertise with purpose and impact.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team on financial planning, growth, and organizational sustainability
- Provide long-term financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support decision-making
- Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, accounting, and grants management at an executive level
- Present clear, actionable financial insights to senior leadership and the Board of Directors
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and grant requirements
- Lead audit and Form 990 processes in partnership with external auditors
- Partner with development and program teams on grant budgeting, reporting, and restricted funds management
- Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and risk mitigation strategies
- Continuously improve financial systems, processes, and data-driven decision-making
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance leadership and staff while fostering a collaborative culture
Skills
- Strategic financial leadership with the ability to connect finance to mission and impact
- Strong nonprofit accounting and grants management expertise
- Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling capabilities
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Sound judgment, high integrity, and strong ethical standards
- Collaborative, relationship-driven leadership style
- Comfort operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and mission-focused environment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
- Prior experience in nonprofit and/or complex mission-driven organizations
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, audits, and federal funding requirements
- Demonstrated experience overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial strategy
- CPA or equivalent credential preferred, but not required
