CCLS Chief Financial Officer

Central California Legal Services, Inc.; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Zusammenfassung

Central California Legal Services, Inc. in Fresno is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function from the Fresno HQ with hybrid flexibility.

The CFO reports to the Executive Director and supervises three direct reports: Controller, Fiscal Officer, and Fiscal Clerk. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in finance within complex nonprofit or government-funded settings, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis expertise.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of finance experience in a complex government-funded nonprofit in a management role.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting expertise.
• Hands-on A/P, A/R management with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and various accounting software platforms.

Aufgaben

• Lead and support the Finance team with work plans, priorities, training and controls.
• Partner with the Executive Director/CEO in meetings, providing essential financial information.
• Ensure timely financial statements, budgets, and variance monitoring.
• Own the annual budget process including operating expenses, capital expenditures, and grants.
• Manage grant accounting, staff time, expenses, receivables, and deferred revenue.
• Develop and implement improved financial systems, policies, and GAAP compliance.
• Serve as the board liaison for finance matters.
• Collaborate on compensation, benefits, risk management and insurance with General Counsel.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

A/P/A/R management

Communication

MS Office

Accounting software

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Reports to

FLSA Status
Full-Time, Exempt (Non-Union position)

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Salary

$120,000 - $150,000 per year

About Central California Legal Services (CCLS)

CCLS is a private, not-for-profit, public interest law firm established for the purpose of providing civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, and communities. Our dedicated team of over 90 professionals operates from offices located in Fresno, Merced, Visalia, Mendota and Los Banos, ensuring equal access to justice for many in the Central Valley.

The Position

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a member of the senior leadership team and has three direct reports, including the Controller, Fiscal Officer and Fiscal Clerk. The CFO is expected to work in the Fresno HQ office, with some hybrid flexibility available.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Support

• Manage and support the Finance team, ensuring they are equipped with work plans, priorities, training and accountability for controls.
• Participate in and support the Executive Director/CEO in meetings, providing relevant information as necessary.

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Ensure timely financial statements for the management/board, accurate budgets, and close monitoring of budget vs. actual.
• Facilitate and own the annual budget process (operating expenses, capital expenditures, and grant/program budgets).

Grant (Fund) Accounting

• Manage grant accounting for all grants. Ensure staff time and all applicable expenses are properly allocated; manage grants, receivables, and deferred revenue.
• Partner with the Chief Program Officer on grant compliance matters.

Governance & Controls

• Develop and implement improved financial systems, policies, and accounting controls; ensure compliance with policies, separation of duties, GAAP, and applicable regulations.
• Serve as the board liaison for finance matters.

Compensation, Benefits, Risk Management & Insurance

• Partner with the General Counsel on compensation, benefits and insurance matters.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of finance experience within a complex government-funded nonprofit organization in a comparable management role.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Advanced financial operations expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, financial statement preparation, reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Hands on operational skills, A/P, A/R management, a bias for detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and relationship building skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and extensive experience using various accounting software platforms and financial systems.

Nice to Have/Highly Preferred

• MBA and/or CPA.
• Prior comparable experience in an LSC-funded legal aid.

Benefits

CCLS provides a generous benefits package that supports employees’ and overall, well-being inclusive of medical, dental, and vision coverage, tax-advantaged FSA, a retirement plan, and more! Employees also benefit from generous paid time off, professional development support and flexible or hybrid work schedules.

CCLS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, other non-merit factor or any categories protected by law.

CCLS is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.