Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO) serves as a strategic partner and key member of the executive leadership team. This role is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s financial health, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability. Rooted in the values of a mission-driven, community-centered nonprofit, the CFAO ensures that financial systems, capital planning, risk management, and business operations align with the organization’s purpose and long-term strategic vision.

Strategic Leadership & Financial Stewardship

• Develop and execute multi-year financial strategies to support organizational growth, innovation, and sustainability.
• Provide transparent, accurate, and timely financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee real estate transactions—including sales and acquisitions—ensuring legal and regulatory compliance while maximizing organizational value.
• Lead preparation of year-end audited financial statements and quarterly compiled reports; oversee audit and tax return preparation (Form 990 or similar), ensuring compliance with IRS regulations and accounting standards.

Operational Excellence & Systems Leadership

• Lead and optimize finance, facilities/real estate, and risk management teams to ensure efficient operations, strong internal controls, and scalable infrastructure.
• Modernize systems and processes to strengthen data integrity, digital agility, and informed decision-making.
• Serve as a senior advisor on capital projects, real estate strategy, vendor management, and investment decisions.
• Oversee the organization’s deferred maintenance program and capital improvement planning.
• Manage all risk-related functions, including insurance, legal compliance, internal controls, and incident response.
• Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation strategies, and crisis management planning across the enterprise.

Mission Alignment & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work collaboratively with executives to ensure financial and operational decisions support overall mission outcomes.
• Translate financial insights for diverse audiences to strengthen financial literacy and ownership across the organization.

Board Engagement & Governance

• Staff and support the Finance Committee of the Board; ensure timely and clear communication on financial performance, endowment management, and long-term asset strategies.
• Support Board education on financial health, investment strategy, and long-term planning.
• Represent the organization with external stakeholders and community partners.

Requirements & Qualifications:

The ideal candidate blends strategic leadership, systems thinking, and a deep commitment to community impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; an MBA or CPA credential strongly preferred.
• 12–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 3–5 years as a CFO or Divisional CFO within a sizable nonprofit or private sector organization.
• Experience with business analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Proven experience managing operations across multiple locations, including capital planning, real estate development, and strategic execution.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting fundamentals, financial processes, and internal controls.
• Expertise in capital structure and financing, including experience with significant ($10M ) long-term debt and restructuring.
• Strong investment acumen.
• Demonstrated success negotiating with lenders, landlords, insurance providers, and other key financial/operational partners.
• Familiarity with insurance programs, risk management processes, and organizational risk mitigation.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with employees, volunteer leadership, and community stakeholders.