CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

$170,000 - $200,000/Yr

Union Rescue Mission - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Senior

Los Angeles, CA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Union Rescue Mission (URM) is responsible for overseeing the financial health and sustainability of the organization. This role involves managing financial policies, controls, reporting, compliance, and audits, while collaborating with the CEO and senior leadership to develop financial strategies that align with the mission of serving those experiencing homelessness. The CFO will lead a high-performing finance team and ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cash management.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Mission's strategic direction for revenue growth and organizational health.
• Recruits, mentors, develops, and leads a high-performing finance team.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and financial discipline within the finance department.
• Provides strategic direction and leadership for Accounting and Gift Processing departments.
• Leads financial planning processes and ensures timely financial reporting.
• Assists with grant applications and compliance with funders' reporting requirements.
• Oversees cash flow, cash management, and company audits.
• Ensures sufficient liquidity to meet obligations.
• Serves as a financial strategist and advisor to the leadership team.
• Facilitates the development of the Mission's annual budget and tracks progress.
• Creates and presents financial and tax strategy recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Maintains the accounting system and develops financial policies and internal controls.
• Plans and directs treasury activities and oversees cash management.
• Serves as a liaison to independent auditors and ensures compliance with tax laws.
• Evaluates protocols for fundraising and vendor relations.
• Responsible for Risk Management Programs and insurance coverage.
• Coordinates legal matters with legal counsel.
• Maintains relationships with Board Members, suppliers, and the financial community.

Requirements

• Accounting/Finance degree with 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in not-for-profit organizations.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Expertise in Financial Planning and Financial Statements.
• Ability to think strategically and synthesize complex financial data.
• Excellent financial analysis and forecasting skills.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit management and finance.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and tax issues for nonprofits.
• Experience with integrated accounting systems (Abila MIP Fund Accounting) and CRMs (Salesforce).
• Excellent PC skills, particularly in Excel and Word.
• Strong planning, organizing, and project management skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and results focus.
• Ability to interact effectively across diverse cultures and levels.
• Experience managing multiple locations.
• Excellent executive presentation skills.
• Ability to facilitate progressive change.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in team development and mentoring.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $170,000 - $200,000 per year.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.
• Supportive work environment focused on mission-driven work.