ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Our client is a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. They operate multiple program locations across the state and provide critical health and human services to the communities they serve. With a passionate leadership team and a long history of community impact, this organization is financially stable and continuing to grow.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Due to the retirement of a long-tenured CFO, our client is seeking an experienced and driven Chief Financial Officer to join their senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the CFO will serve as a key financial partner and a trusted member of the executive team. This is a hands-on leadership role that calls for someone ready to hit the ground running. The CEO expects a peer-level financial leader — someone who can quickly assess the landscape, take ownership of all finance and accounting functions, and drive meaningful improvements. You will supervise and mentor the Controller and additional finance staff, making this as much a people leadership role as a technical one.
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
- Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- In-office Monday–Thursday; work from home on Fridays
- Located in Tampa, FL
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Operations & Accounting
- Oversee all financial operations including AR, AP, GL, and cash management
- Maintain general ledgers, trial balances, balance sheets, and bank reconciliations
- Manage daily cash flow to ensure operating funds meet all payment obligations
- Analyze income statements and calculate key financial and operating ratios
- Ensure all financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Prepare and manage the annual budget process through the President & CEO for Board approval
- Develop short- and long-term financial forecasts and projections
- Ensure all programs operate within approved budgets; recommend modifications when needed
- Prepare business proposals and negotiate budgets for new and renewing grants and contracts
Grants & Compliance
- Oversee fiscal management of all grants and ensure timely financial reporting to grantors
- Reconcile grant expenses and ensure proper accounting for all restricted funds
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial laws and regulations
- Maintain applicable accreditation standards and promote ethical financial practices
Audit & Reporting
- Manage the annual audit process in coordination with an independent auditing firm
- Coordinate, analyze, and report financial performance to management and the Board
- Track KPIs and financial trends; provide strategic presentations and recommendations to leadership
- Prepare and submit monthly financial packages to leadership, the Board, and Finance Committee
Leadership & Administration
- Supervise and mentor the Controller and finance staff
- Develop and implement accounting and administrative policies across the organization
- Participate in Executive Team meetings and contribute to organizational strategic planning
- Serve as financial liaison across departments on cross-functional projects and initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BS/BA) required; CPA required; MBA a plus
- Strong nonprofit / not-for-profit accounting experience required, including grant and contract administration
- Hands-on leadership style — this is not a supervisory-from-a-distance role
- Experience with Medicaid billing and a proactive approach to AR and collections strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; experience with Acumatica ERP is a significant plus
- Self-directed, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous process improvement
- Comfortable managing competing priorities and operating with a high degree of autonomy
