Chief Financial Officer

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Position Type: Direct Hire

Position Salary: $120K

Position Location: Lake Worth, FL

*Nonprofit Accounting

*Construction Accounting

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing financial leadership, stewardship, and oversight to advance the organization’s mission. This role ensures the financial integrity, sustainability, and accountability of the organization while supporting long-term strategic planning and operational excellence.

The CFO leads the finance function through effective management of internal and outsourced resources, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. This role requires a strong understanding of the financial dynamics unique to the organization, including nonprofit accounting, construction accounting, retail operations, and mortgage lending.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership

Provide forward-looking financial insight and guidance to the Executive Leadership Team and Finance Committee. Align financial strategy with organizational priorities to support growth, impact, and sustainability across development, retail, and lending activities.

• Financial Stewardship & Oversight

Ensure sound financial stewardship of organizational resources through strong internal controls, accurate reporting, and disciplined financial management. Safeguard assets and uphold the highest standards of fiscal responsibility across all lines of business.

• Treasury & Cash Flow Management

Oversee treasury functions, including liquidity management, banking relationships, and cash flow forecasting. Ensure the organization maintains sufficient liquidity to support operations, capital projects, and lending activities while optimizing the use of financial resources.

• Budgeting & Planning

Lead the organization’s budgeting process, including development, monitoring, and forecasting. Promote accountability across departments; including advancement, construction, retail operations, and homeowner services; for financial performance and alignment with strategic goals. Review monthly budget vs actual results with department leaders.

• Compliance & Governance

Oversee compliance with all regulatory, funding, and reporting requirements, including those related to grant awards, construction projects, retail operations, and mortgage lending activities. Serve as a key liaison to auditors, tax accountants, regulators, and finance-related board committees.

• Team Leadership & Management

Provide leadership and oversight to the finance team, including an outsourced Controller, Staff Accountant, Mortgage Coordinator and outsourced Mortgage Servicer. Establish clear expectations, accountability structures, and performance standards to ensure a high-functioning finance operation.

• Operational Excellence

Oversee financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities to support the complexity of the Organization. Drive continuous improvement to enhance decision-making and efficiency.

• Risk Management

Identify and manage financial risks across development, retail, and lending activities, ensuring appropriate controls and mitigation strategies are in place to protect the organization’s financial health.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in senior financial leadership, preferably within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction accounting, retail operations, and mortgage lending or similar multi-faceted operating environments.
• Ability to operate at a strategic level while maintaining strong oversight of complex financial operations.
• Experience managing or overseeing a finance team.
• Deep understanding of financial stewardship, compliance, and governance in a nonprofit environment.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, collaborate, and drive accountability across teams.
• Strong commitment to the organization’s mission, principles, and core values.
• Ability to work with and serve a diverse demographic.
• Strong aptitude to work in a team environment and to seek partnerships in planning and plan execution.

Required License or Certification:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must meet Affiliate’s driver guidelines for insurability
• Required to pass a Background Check and Drug Screen prior to being hired.
• Random quarterly drug screens are also performed at organization.

Benefits

• Simple IRA/employer contributes
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Parental Leave
• Employee discount