CFO at a Nonprofit Serving Military Families

Location: Remote, with regular travel to the DC-area

Company Overview:

Our client is a long-standing, mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization providing life-changing financial support to families of fallen service members. Since 9/11, they have provided almost 9-figures of aid to 3000+ Gold Star families and are poised for growth in an effort to amplify their impact.

The Opportunity:

This nonprofit is seeking a seasoned CFO to serve as a strategic right hand to the CEO who brings a private-sector mindset to nonprofit finance. This leader will act as a CFO+, overseeing all aspects of finance, accounting, HR, and IT to help the organization achieve its ambitious growth goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organizational Leadership
• Partner closely with the CEO on strategic financial and operational matters
• Produce and present financial reporting to the CEO, Chairman, and Board
• Represent the organization in conversations with banks, auditors, and financial institutions
• Champion a culture of measurement, meritocracy, and operational discipline
• Financial Management
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audit, cash flow, and compliance
• Produce monthly reports with insightful MD&A
• Lead reporting on key development and program KPIs
• Manage banking, investments, and financial risk
• Drive financial literacy and accountability across the organization
• Human Resources
• Oversee HR operations including payroll, benefits, onboarding, performance management, and compliance across multiple states
• Manage annual benefits renewals and retirement plan administration
• Technology & Systems
• Oversee IT operations and manage a Salesforce and Sage Intacct tech stack
• Ensure data integrity, reporting efficiency, and cybersecurity protocols
• Evaluate and implement tools that improve internal productivity
• Programs & Grants
• Provide financial oversight of grant-making activities
• Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and external standards
• Conduct audits of high-dollar grants to ensure accuracy and compliance

Required experience:

• Prior experience as a senior financial executive, preferably a CFO.
• Prior responsibility for IT and HR functions.
• Extensive private sector experience (nonprofit experience welcome but limited).
• Demonstrated success in fast-paced, high-performance environments.
• Strong communication skills; can explain the "why" and "so what" behind the numbers.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field.

Preferred qualifications:

• FP&A and public accounting background
• Experience managing federal grants
• Experience with Sage Intacct and Salesforce
• MBA and/or CPA

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: Low-to-Mid $200Ks
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid vacation and holidays.