KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is conducting a CFO search for a well-established human services nonprofit servicing Southern NH, Massachusetts and nationally. The organization operates across multiple locations and has a strong regional presence along with programs that reach well beyond the state. This is a true CFO seat with direct access to the CEO and Board, and it also needs someone who will roll up their sleeves and own the accounting.
Responsibilities
- Report directly to the CEO and serve as the top finance leader for the organization
- Own the monthly close and the day-to-day accounting while a finance team is built out over time
- Manage accounting and compliance for federal, state, and government contract funding along with foundation and private donor revenue
- Lead the annual audit, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
- Build multi-year plans, forecasts, and scenario models to support growth and long-term sustainability
- Work closely with the Board and Finance Committee and present financials in a way non-finance people can follow
- Improve reporting and automation within an existing Blackbaud-based nonprofit systems setup
- Partner with leadership on resource allocation, risk, and investment decisions
Qualifications
- Hands-on grant accounting experience (required)
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership
- Nonprofit finance background strongly preferred
- Experience managing multiple complex funding streams
- Solid knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, audits, and government grant and contract compliance
- Track record with forecasting, multi-year planning, and supporting organizational growth
- Experience working with a Board and Finance or Audit Committee
- Equally comfortable in the details of the close and in strategic conversations with leadership
- CPA preferred not required
If you’re interested or know someone who would be a fit, reach out to Jason Kroll at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting: jkroll@kbwfinancial.com
