Chief Financial Officer

London Approach • Full-time • Washington, DC, US • $180k - $220k / year • 16h ago

A mission-driven nonprofit organization with a long-standing national presence is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead all aspects of finance, accounting, investments, treasury, and organizational financial planning. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced financial leader who enjoys balancing high-level strategy with day-to-day execution. The CFO will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, oversee a lean but dedicated accounting team, and play a critical role in guiding the organization through a significant operational integration initiative. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong nonprofit financial leadership experience, investment oversight expertise, and the ability to communicate complex financial matters to a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for all accounting, finance, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions
Lead the organization's financial planning process, including long-range financial strategies and annual operating budgets
Oversee month-end, year-end, audit preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements
Partner with executive leadership to support organizational growth and long-term sustainability
Manage relationships with auditors, banking partners, investment advisors, trustees, and other external stakeholders
Monitor and oversee significant investment portfolios, endowments, trusts, and related financial assets
Evaluate and improve financial systems, processes, internal controls, and reporting capabilities
Lead financial due diligence and integration efforts related to organizational unification and system consolidation initiatives
Present financial results, recommendations, and strategic insights to executive leadership and governing committees
Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
Oversee payroll, benefits administration, insurance programs, and vendor relationships
Mentor and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment

Qualifications

Active CPA designation
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and tax regulations
Experience overseeing audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Demonstrated success leading teams and managing financial operations
Ability to work both strategically and tactically in a lean organization

Preferred

Experience leading mergers, integrations, consolidations, or organizational unification initiatives
Oversight of investment portfolios, endowments, trusts, or foundation assets
Advanced degree (MBA, MS Accounting, Finance, or related discipline)
Experience evaluating and implementing financial systems and process improvements

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Executive leadership role with significant organizational impact
Opportunity to shape the financial future of a respected nonprofit organization
High visibility with executive leadership and governing committees
Broad scope covering accounting, investments, treasury, operations, and strategic planning
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Stable organization with a strong mission and long-term vision