Chief Financial Officer; CFO

The CFO will serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors, with particular responsibility for protecting liquidity, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, and translating complex nonprofit and government‑funded financial realities into clear, actionable insight for executive leadership and governance. Success in this role requires both strong technical accounting expertise and the ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity, change, and heightened scrutiny.

The effectiveness of the Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) job performance will be measured by the sound financial position of the organization, strong internal controls, audit readiness, staff development and morale, and the confidence of the Board and external stakeholders in the organization’s financial stewardship.

• Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and FBSJ’s long‑term strategy.
• Develop tools and systems that provide clear, actionable financial insight to the CEO, Finance Committee, and Board to enable informed decision‑making under uncertainty.
• Engage the Finance Committee on issues, trends, and changes in the operating and funding model, including reimbursement‑based contracts, government grants, and reserve utilization.
• Oversee long‑term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with FBSJ’s strategic plan, including sponsor ships, potential acquisitions, and collaborations.
• Identify gaps to achieving FBSJ’s long‑term strategy and coordinate cross‑functional teams to develop plans to address those gaps.
• Develop organizational prospects by evaluating trends, revenue opportunities, expansion prospects, and opportunities for operational improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement.

• Provide overall leadership of the Finance Department, ensuring financial and accounting systems operate in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit best practices.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards to protect the organization’s assets and reputation.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal authorities.
• Review all contracts for FBSJ and ensure terms are acceptable.
• Oversee risk management, including insurance coverage (Board liability, general liability, vehicle insurance), serving as liaison to insurance brokers.

• Lead FBSJ’s annual business planning and budgeting process, ensuring coordination across departments with a focus on financial stability, cash management, and scenario planning.
• Direct the development of annual budgets by department and program and support management in preparing line‑item budgets.
• Provide and review monthly variance reports and quarterly financial reports, assisting staff in understanding and utilizing budgets effectively.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend budget adjustments as required during the fiscal year.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of financial performance against budget, financial, and operational goals.

• Ensure completion of the annual financial audit and single audits (when required) in a timely manner and without findings.
• Coordinate audits required by grantors and government contracts, ensuring defensible documentation and compliance.
• Oversee preparation and filing of the annual Form 990 and annual charity registration renewals.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements for review by the President & CEO and the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.

• In collaboration with the Grants Department and program leadership, maintain grant records to support monthly and quarterly reporting to grantors.
• Assist department directors and grantors in understanding accounting and reporting requirements for grants and contracts.
• Monitor grant and contract activity and maintain comprehensive documentation to support billing and compliance.
• Oversee accurate accounting of fundraising revenue, pledges, receipts, and capital campaign funds.
• Ensure proper accounting for construction…