REPORTS TO: President & CEO
DIRECT REPORTS: Finance/Accounting Staff (as team grows)
DOTTED LINE: Director of Business Administration (functional financial oversight by CFO)
WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid — minimum 3 days per week required in office (after 30 days)
About this Opportunity:
Crossroads is seeking a mission-driven, hands-on CFO to join its Executive Leadership Team at a pivotal moment of organizational growth and transformation. This role is intentionally designed for a seasoned Controller, Accounting Manager, or nonprofit finance professional who is ready to take the next step into executive leadership.
The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution — someone who can build sound financial infrastructure while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day operations. With a dotted-line relationship to the Director of Business Administration as the primary administrative support, the CFO will be deeply operational and hands-on in this season, with the expectation that the role grows into broader executive scope as the team expands.
This is a builder’s role, not a purely supervisory one. The right candidate will be comfortable owning accounting operations, creating systems, working independently in a lean environment, and growing into broader executive responsibilities over time. If you are energized by the idea of building something and by the knowledge that every dollar you steward serves a family, this role was designed for you.
About Crossroads Community Services:
Crossroads is one of North Texas’ leading nonprofits addressing food insecurity, nutrition access, and household stability. Through community markets, partner distribution networks, Food as Medicine initiatives, and neighborhood-based partnerships, Crossroads serves thousands of families annually across Southern Dallas and surrounding communities.
Under its newly launched strategic framework, Access 2031: Catalyst for Change, Crossroads is evolving into a broader systems-change organization building nutrition-stable communities where access to nourishing food advances health and stability across generations. In 2025, Crossroads distributed over 16 million pounds of food, the equivalent of more than 13 million meals, to families in need.
Position Purpose:
The CFO provides executive-level oversight of Crossroads’ financial health, integrity, and strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO is responsible for all financial management functions — from day-to-day accounting operations to long-range financial planning — and serves as the primary financial advisor to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.
The CFO works in close partnership with the VP of Operations, who manages the Director of Business Administration. While the Director of Business Administration reports directly to the VP, the CFO maintains a dotted-line functional relationship to ensure that payroll, bill payment, vendor compliance, and budget execution are carried out with accuracy and in accordance with organizational policy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Operations & Accounting
The CFO will directly manage and perform many core accounting and finance functions, including:
- Monthly financial close process and preparation of accurate, timely financial statements · Budget development, monitoring, and cash flow forecasting
- General ledger oversight, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Restricted and unrestricted fund management and grant tracking
- Audit preparation, auditor coordination, and financial compliance
- Internal controls oversight and annual Form 990 preparation
- Financial analysis and reporting for leadership and board committees
Dotted-Line Oversight: Director of Business Administration
- Maintain a functional dotted-line relationship with the Director of Business Administration, who reports to the COPO for day-to-day management
- Provide financial direction and approval oversight for payroll processing, accounts payable, vendor payments, and purchasing
- Collaborate with the COPO and Director of Business Administration to strengthen administrative financial processes, documentation, and internal controls
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor and thought partner to the President & CEO
- Lead board and finance committee reporting — translating complex financial data into clear, accessible insights for non-financial leaders
- Develop and maintain a long-range financial model aligned with Access 2031: Catalyst for Change
- Contribute to strategic planning, capital investment decisions, and long-term sustainability modeling
- Identify opportunities to diversify revenue, improve cost efficiency, and strengthen organizational financial health
- Support the CEO in external financial relationships including banking, investment accounts, insurance, and legal counsel
Grant & Contract Financial Management
- Oversee financial management of all federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants — including drawdowns, expenditure tracking, and funder reporting
- Collaborate with the VP of Development and Strategic Impact and Grant Writer to develop accurate, competitive grant budgets
- Support grant audits and financial reporting requirements with accuracy and timeliness
- Maintain financial systems that support multi-funder cost allocation and programmatic reporting
Team & Organizational Development
- As Crossroads grows, evaluate staffing needs and build out the finance function accordingly
- Build financial literacy support for the leadership team, helping department heads understand and own budgets
- Support the development of financial policies, procedures, and systems that scale with the organization
- Contribute to Executive Leadership Team culture — bringing a financial lens that advances mission impact, not just compliance
- Department leaders understand their budgets and are engaged partners in financial stewardship
- The CEO has a trusted financial partner who brings clarity, solutions, and steady counsel.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or Master’s degree strongly preferred
- Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive financial experience, including significant nonprofit accounting exposure
- Demonstrated experience in fund accounting, grant compliance, and restricted fund management
- Working knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance and federal grant financial management
- Experience managing or supporting audits and Form 990 preparation
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling skills
- Proficiency with nonprofit accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Nonprofit, or equivalent)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable information for non-financial audiences
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build relationships across departments and levels
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to lead change, develop staff, and build team culture in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Experience in organizations with $10M+ budgets; $15M–$25M preferred
- Deep alignment with Crossroads’ mission, values, and People First culture
WORK ARRANGEMENT & CONDITIONS
This is a hybrid position. The CFO is expected to be in the office for a minimum of three (3) days per week effective after the initial 30 days of the 120-day onboarding period. Given the hands-on nature of this role, including leadership team participation, audit management, staff oversight, and board engagement, additional in-office presence will be expected during audit season, budget cycles, and board meeting periods.
Crossroads’ primary office is in a Southern Dallas warehouse and office space. This position will be in a climate-controlled office and may require lifting of 50 pounds, ability to operate manual equipment, and/or stand for long periods of time in support of program efforts or events. Some local travel to program sites and partner meetings will be required. Most travel is reimbursable.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. All Crossroads employees accrue 19 days of Paid Time Off with 10-11 paid holidays depending on the calendar year. Crossroads offers paid base health insurance, employee paid dental and vision and supplemental insurance options. Crossroads automatically provides basic life insurance at no cost to the employee only. All employees are eligible for a 3% IRA match through Charles Schwab. Benefits are available on the first day of the month following the hire date. Benefits are not guaranteed and may change based on the needs of the organization or budgetary requirements.
MENTAL DEMANDS
The employee in this position needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as volunteer or Market shopper complaints, concerns from corporate sponsors or community partners, compliance offenses, and competing priorities of reasonable or high significance to the successful function of the department. The employee must be able to effectively interpret data and make critical decisions that may have a significant impact on the team and organization.
TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: careers@ccsdallas.org
Pay: From $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- progressive financials- significant nonprofit accounting : 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
