Chief Financial Officer

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certification (CPA, CMA) preferred.

• At least 10+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership, accounting or business operations, including strategic planning and budgeting.

• Prior experience managing large financial functions or departments, ideally in a nonprofit, mission-driven, or complex organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:

• Financial management, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control systems.

• Regulatory framework, compliance requirements, financial reporting and internal controls.

• Business operations, strategic planning, investment, asset management and risk mitigation.

• Organizational governance, board relations, and executive decision-making.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strategic thinking: ability to analyze operations and evaluate performance to determine opportunities for improvement. O*NET OnLine+2O*NET OnLine+2

• Leadership: direct financial/budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency. O*NET OnLine+1

• Communication: prepare and present financial reports, advice, or recommendations clearly to executives, board members, and stakeholders. O*NET OnLine+1

• Problem Solving: implement corrective action plans, identify cost reductions, policy change or program improvement. O*NET OnLine+1

• Technology & tools: proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, data analysis tools, financial modelling, dashboards and metrics. O*NET OnLine

• Integrity and ethical judgment: Must handle confidential information, uphold fiduciary responsibility, and align with organizational mission and values (especially in a faith-based or nonprofit context).

Other Requirements

• Ability to work closely with executive leadership and board of directors, aligning financial strategy with mission and operational goals.

• Demonstrated track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams and establishing efficient processes.

• Experience in fundraising, grants oversight, donor financial reporting (if applicable in a nonprofit setting).

• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments, multiple stakeholders, and mission-driven outcomes rather than purely profit-driven metrics.

• Must pass background check and comply with any industry or regulatory standards relevant to the organization.

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