Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Non-Profit

$165,000 - $165,000/Yr

NorthPoint Search Group - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Senior

Atlanta, GA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team. The CFO will play a pivotal role in our organization's financial leadership. This position is crucial for ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization, which is a dynamic and rapidly growing non-profit based in Georgia. The CFO will be responsible for providing monthly financial statements, tracking, and analysis to ensure transparency and accountability. This role will also highlight the financial strategy of the organization, including performance, goals, and objectives, while ensuring compliance with audit requirements, grant and donor guidelines, and financial regulations. The CFO will supervise a team of three, including a Controller and two accounting staff members. Collaboration with external auditors will be essential, as the CFO will provide the necessary documentation for annual audits. Additionally, the CFO will manage the organization's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Engaging with state legislators, governors, and private donors to convey the impact and financial needs of the organization will be a key responsibility. The CFO will also present financial information effectively and tell compelling stories about the organization's mission, ensuring that stakeholders understand the financial landscape and the importance of their contributions. Furthermore, the CFO will oversee compliance audits and ensure adherence to nonprofit accounting standards. Working closely with the Chief Philanthropic Officer to secure funding and meet budgetary requirements will be vital. The CFO will also participate in external functions and events approximately once a month to represent the organization, showcasing its mission and financial needs to a broader audience.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly financial statements, tracking, and analysis to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Highlight the financial strategy of the organization, including performance, goals, and objectives.
• Ensure the organization's compliance with audit requirements, grant and donor guidelines, and financial regulations.
• Supervise a team of three, including a Controller and two accounting staff members.
• Collaborate with external auditors and provide the necessary documentation for annual audits.
• Manage the organization's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Engage with state legislators, governors, and private donors to convey the impact and financial needs of the organization.
• Present financial information effectively and tell compelling stories about the organization's mission.
• Oversee compliance audits and ensure adherence to nonprofit accounting standards.
• Work closely with the Chief Philanthropic Officer to secure funding and meet budgetary requirements.
• Participate in external functions and events approximately once a month to represent the organization.

Requirements

• CPA certification is preferred.
• Previous experience in public accounting is preferred.
• Strong background in nonprofit accounting, with experience working with municipalities and nonprofits.
• Excellent knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with state legislators, governors, private donors, and external auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to present financial information and tell compelling stories about the organization's impact.
• Flexibility to work beyond regular hours, as needed, with an understanding that this is not a typical 9-to-5 role.
• Familiarity with Sage accounting software or similar platforms.
• Supervisory experience, preferably in a finance or accounting department.
• A commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a target of $165,000 per year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization that positively impacts the lives of students and communities.