Chief Financial Officer

MAHLER PRIVATE STAFFING • Full-time • Santa Monica, CA, US • $250k - $350k / year • 14h ago

This is a rare opportunity to step into a meaningful financial leadership role at a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports impact, stewardship, and long-term sustainability.

About the Role

As CFO, you will serve as a trusted partner to leadership and the Board, providing the financial clarity and discipline that allows the organization to focus on its mission. You will lead financial strategy, oversee day-to-day operations, and help build the systems and processes that will support the organization as it grows. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic thinking with operational engagement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in evolving environments and is motivated by purpose.

What You Will Lead

Financial strategy, planning, and long-term sustainability
Board reporting, audit coordination, and stakeholder communication
Annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Grant and donor fund oversight, including restricted and unrestricted funds
Accounting operations, internal controls, and monthly close processes
Compliance, Form 990, and regulatory filings
Evaluation and implementation of accounting systems and workflows

Who You Are

You lead with integrity. You are measured and disciplined, but also a clear communicator who can translate financial complexity for non-financial audiences. You take pride in building strong foundations, you are organized and detail-oriented, and you are genuinely motivated by the opportunity to make a difference. Most importantly, you are in it for the long term.

Compensation & Terms

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, starting at $250K-$350K

Full-time, in-office role (Monday–Friday)

Standard benefits package including PTO and paid holidays

To Apply:

Please apply at www.mahlermatch.com for consideration; if already on our job board, click Apply Now. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.

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