Our client is a well-established, nonprofit human services organization serving children, youth, and families throughout New York. With a longstanding commitment to strengthening communities through behavioral health, child welfare, education, and family support services, the organization is seeking a strategic and collaborative Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced financial executive who is passionate about nonprofit leadership, operational excellence, and advancing equitable outcomes. The CFO will help shape the organization's financial future while ensuring resources are aligned with its mission and the evolving needs of the diverse communities it serves.
The organization is deeply committed to building a workforce—and leadership team—that reflects the individuals, families, and communities it serves. Candidates who bring diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive leadership are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Financial Officer provides strategic leadership for all financial operations of the organization. The CFO oversees budgeting, financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, compliance, audit, financial reporting, and revenue optimization while supporting long-term organizational growth and sustainability.
The CFO partners closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, program leaders, and external stakeholders to ensure strong fiscal stewardship, informed decision-making, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute financial strategies that support the organization's mission and long-term strategic goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors on all financial matters.
- Lead long-range financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial performance while supporting programmatic growth and innovation.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Direct all accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies that promote accountability and transparency.
- Monitor organizational financial performance and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, grant requirements, and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Lead annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies.
- Oversee tax filings, financial reporting obligations, and organizational compliance activities.
- Assess financial risk and implement strategies to safeguard organizational assets.
Operational Partnership
- Collaborate with operational and program leaders to develop financially sustainable initiatives.
- Provide financial analysis that supports strategic investments and organizational decision-making.
- Partner with leadership on contract management, funding opportunities, reimbursement strategies, and resource allocation.
Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
- Build strong partnerships across departments to support organizational success.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility.
- Significant nonprofit financial management experience required, preferably within human services, behavioral health, healthcare, child welfare, or related mission-driven organizations.
- Experience overseeing complex budgets supported by government funding, grants, contracts, and multiple revenue streams.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, audit practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and governing boards.
- Proven success leading organizational change and developing high-performing finance teams.
Leadership Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strategic financial leadership
- Executive presence and sound judgment
- Strong analytical and business acumen
- Collaborative and inclusive leadership
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Integrity, accountability, and transparency
- Change management and continuous improvement
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our client believes that the strongest organizations reflect the communities they serve. The organization is committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and leadership team that brings a broad range of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
The organization fosters an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. Candidates who have demonstrated success leading diverse teams and advancing equitable practices are encouraged to apply.
