We are looking for an accomplished interim Chief Financial Officer to guide the financial strategy and day-to-day fiscal operations of a large nonprofit human services organization. This Long-term Contract opportunity calls for an executive who can balance high-level planning with hands-on leadership while supporting organizational stability, stronger financial discipline, and team growth. The role partners closely with senior leadership to improve performance, reinforce accountability, and advance sound business practices across the organization.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the full scope of financial leadership for a complex, multi-location nonprofit organization, ensuring sound stewardship across budgeting, reporting, and overall fiscal performance.
• Collaborate with the President and executive leadership team to shape strategic decisions, evaluate financial impact, and support enterprise-wide priorities.
• Lead core finance functions, including accounting operations, month-end close, forecasting, cash flow oversight, audit coordination, and management reporting.
• Provide oversight for payroll administration, payroll tax compliance, and external payroll partners that support a large distributed workforce.
• Guide long-range financial planning and annual budget development, translating operational goals into practical and measurable financial plans.
• Strengthen internal controls, refine financial policies, and improve workflows to address process inconsistencies and support a more effective operating environment.
• Oversee compliance, insurance, and risk management activities while maintaining a proactive approach to organizational exposure and governance needs.
• Support retirement plan administration and related financial programs, including oversight of benefit-related financial processes where applicable.
• Evaluate finance team structure, mentor emerging leaders, and introduce training and accountability measures that improve capability and execution.
• Drive special initiatives focused on finance transformation, process improvement, and stronger alignment between administrative functions and operational teams.
• Demonstrated success serving as a Chief Financial Officer in a complex organization with broad financial and operational oversight.
• Significant executive-level leadership experience, with the judgment and presence needed to contribute at the highest organizational level.
• Strong background in nonprofit accounting, financial management, and financial reporting within a mission-driven environment.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, capital management, and month-end close processes.
• Experience overseeing payroll operations, payroll tax compliance, and third-party payroll platforms such as Paylocity.
• Ability to present financial results and recommendations clearly to executive leadership and governing boards.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong comfort working across business systems and financial technology tools.
• Track record of improving controls, processes, and team performance within organizations undergoing operational stabilization or change.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
