Chief Financial Officer

CFS • Full-time • Arlington, VA, US • $160k - $185k / year • 12h ago

Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Salary: $160,000 – $185,000 base + 2%–12% annual bonus

Location: Arlington, VA

Office Situation: Hybrid – 3 days in-office

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

High-impact CFO seat with direct visibility to executive leadership and the Board
Rare opportunity to step into a true “working CFO” role - strategic, hands-on, and influential
Well-funded, stable nonprofit with a long-standing national mission and strong financial footing
Outstanding benefits, including an employer-funded pension + 403(b)
Annual professional development budget
Calm, collaborative leadership environment
Opportunity for a Controller or Senior Controller ready to step into a first CFO role
Organization values integrity, transparency, and long-term stewardship
Leadership team is engaged, mission-driven, and genuinely values finance as a strategic partner

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a hands-on CFO overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting
Lead the annual audit process and maintain strong internal controls
Present financials and insights to executive leadership and Board committees
Partner closely with the CEO and COO on financial strategy and long-term planning
Manage and develop a small, high-performing accounting team
Act as liaison to investment advisors and support endowment oversight
Improve and maintain accounting policies, processes, and systems
Balance big-picture strategy with day-to-day financial execution

Qualifications

Active CPA
8+ years of progressive finance or accounting leadership experience
Experience owning budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and audit oversight
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a finance/accounting team
Board, Finance Committee, or Audit Committee interaction
Comfortable in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves CFO role
Strong communication skills and high professional integrity
Willingness to be in office Tuesday - Thursday (hybrid schedule is firm)
Preferred (Not Required):
- Nonprofit, foundation, or mission-driven organization experience
- Military-adjacent background or strong connection to service-oriented causes
- Experience with endowments or institutional investments
- Advanced degree (MBA or similar)
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or ability to learn a new ERP
- Controller or Senior Controller ready for a first CFO title

This is a high-visibility CFO opportunity with real impact, long-term stability, and leadership access you rarely see at this level. If you’re ready to step into a role where your work truly matters, apply now or reach out directly. Interviews will move quickly for the right candidate.

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