Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Title:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Salary: $160,000 – $185,000 base + 2%–12% annual bonus

Location:

Arlington, VA

Office Situation:
Hybrid – 3 days in-office

• High-impact CFO seat with direct visibility to executive leadership and the Board
• Rare opportunity to step into a true “working CFO” role – strategic, hands-on, and influential
• Well‑funded, stable nonprofit with a long‑standing national mission and strong financial footing
• Outstanding benefits, including an employer‑funded pension + 403(b)
• Annual professional development budget
• Calm, collaborative leadership environment
• Opportunity for a Controller or Senior Controller ready to step into a first CFO role
• Organization values integrity, transparency, and long‑term stewardship
• Leadership team is engaged, mission‑driven, and genuinely values finance as a strategic partner

• Serve as a hands‑on CFO overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting
• Lead the annual audit process and maintain strong internal controls
• Present financials and insights to executive leadership and Board committees
  
  Partner closely with the CEO and COO on financial strategy and long‑term planning
• Manage and develop a small, high‑performing accounting team
• Act as liaison to investment advisors and support endowment oversight
• Improve and maintain accounting policies, processes, and systems
• Balance big‑picture strategy with day‑to‑day financial execution

• Active CPA
• 8+ years of progressive finance or accounting leadership experience
• Experience owning budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and audit oversight
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a finance/accounting team
• Board, Finance Committee, or Audit Committee interaction
• Comfortable in a hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves CFO role
• Strong communication skills and high professional integrity
• Willingness to be in office Tuesday – Thursday (hybrid schedule is firm)
• Preferred (Not Required):
• Nonprofit, foundation, or mission‑driven organization experience
• Military‑adjacent background or strong connection to service‑oriented causes
• Experience with endowments or institutional investments
• Advanced degree (MBA or similar)
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or ability to learn a new ERP
• Controller or Senior Controller ready for a first CFO title

This is a high‑visibility CFO opportunity with real impact, long‑term stability, and leadership access you rarely see at this level. If you’re ready to step into a role where your work truly matters, apply now or reach out directly. Interviews will move quickly for the right candidate.