CAAS-Chief Financial Officer - Nonprofit

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a CFO to lead our nonprofit Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Southern New England, with opportunities in Quincy, Andover, Boston, Worcester, New Bedford, MA and Cranston, RI.

You will manage a team of 8–10 accounting and finance professionals delivering outsourced accounting and CFO consulting services, driving growth and scaling operations for nonprofit clients. Strong GAAP knowledge and strategic acumen are required; frequent travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combination of related experience may be accepted.
• 8 years of accounting/financial experience is required.
• Experience in nonprofit industry required.
• CPA is not required but highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client leadership on operational and strategic issues using financial analysis.
• Monitor budgets and present operational metrics.
• Develop deep knowledge of GAAP and industry-specific financials.
• Oversee cash flow, forecasting, and financial accounting.
• Manage capital planning, risk management, and board interactions.
• Lead multiple client engagements and build strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Nonprofit experience

Business development

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 9,000 people, 120 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

About The Role

CLA is looking to hire a CFO to lead our growing Nonprofit Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Southern New England. Opportunities are available in our Quincy, Andover, Boston, Worcester, New Bedford, MA locations as well as our Cranston, RI location.

In this role, you will assist in managing a team of 8 - 10 accounting and finance professionals to deliver outsourced accounting solutions to clients as well as provide CFO consulting services yourself. The nonprofit consulting and outsourcing team has experienced significant growth over the past few years and this role will implement strategic initiatives to continue to grow the team and scale the outsourcing operations.

As a CFO You Will

• Frequently partner with client's leadership on operational and strategic issues as they arise, providing recommendations based on financial analysis of projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.
• Monitor progress of budgets and present operational metrics.
• Develop full knowledge of GAAP and deep understanding of financial and operational aspects of specific industries.
• Ensure financial staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with appropriate principles and monitors the use of funds. Manage cash flow and forecasting, directing financial accounting.
• Manage capital planning, risk management, and board of director interactions.
• Effectively manage multiple client engagements. Build strong client relationships and become a key member of client management teams.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• Experience in the nonprofit industry required.
• Experience in using personal and professional network for business development and proven record of building and managing teams through growth.
• CPA is not required but highly preferred.
• This position requires frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business‑related purposes.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $154,000.00 – $249,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.