Chief Financial Officer

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

One of our Non-Profit clients is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the agency at its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The CFO is a full-time, exempt position and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team. The CFO is a hands-on, participative financial leader responsible for overseeing and strengthening the organization’s financial infrastructure, including finance, accounting, payroll, business planning, budgeting, and administrative operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A strong commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Personal integrity, credibility, and sound judgment

• Proven expertise in financial leadership, executive administration, and strategic planning

• CPA designation preferred but not required

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, auditing processes, and financial investment management

• A successful track record overseeing financial aspects of grants and contracts

• Ability to translate complex financial information for programming, development, and executive stakeholders

• Experience with accounting and financial reporting systems

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in daily operations and communications
• Cultural competence and the ability to lead with empathy in diverse environments

• Demonstrated effectiveness in leading finance, accounting, and payroll professionals

• Proficiency with Sage financial systems and ADP payroll systems

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team in advancing the agency’s strategic direction

• Lead, manage, and develop the Finance team, including direct supervision of the Director of Payroll; ensure ongoing professional development and performance management

• Act as the primary organizational liaison with the Board Finance Committee, auditors, bankers, lenders, legal counsel, insurance brokers, vendors, and other external partners

• Prepare and present the agency’s annual operating budget, capital planning, and cash flow forecasts

• Oversee budget development for major funding sources, including United Way and federal, state, and local government grants

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting for all grants, contracts, and donor requirements

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including GAAP-compliant year-end financials

• Present financial reports to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors; coordinate Board Finance Committee meetings and agendas

• Recommend and execute internal financial decisions; compile and present data supporting funding, investment, and operational decisions

• Coordinate and oversee annual financial audits, including Single Audit (as applicable), IRS Form 990, and Form 5500 filings

• Ensure compliant, accurate, and timely payroll operations, including payroll tax filings and regulatory reporting

• Conduct financial analysis to support organizational decision-making and long-term sustainability

• Oversee administration of retirement and benefit-related financial plans

• Review, approve, and sign contracts and legal documents as an Officer of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field;
Master’s degree preferred

• CPA designation preferred but not required

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial experience, including at least 5 years in a nonprofit organization

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Must successfully complete background and credit checks prior to hire

Work Environment

• Routine office environment

• Position is based in Atlanta with a flexible, hybrid work schedule

• Standard office hours:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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