Chief Administrative Officer - Nonprofit Finance & Growth

CNE; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CNE is seeking a mission-driven Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead financial stewardship, strategy, and operational excellence for a nonprofit serving individuals with autism and families. The CAO partners with the CEO and Board to ensure financial sustainability, transparency, and strategic growth in support of the mission.

This role requires exceptional technical expertise—Excel, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting—combined with a genuine heart for the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA preferred).
• 7–10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in nonprofit, healthcare, or human services.
• Advanced Excel, financial modeling, multi-year projections, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience managing teams and developing leaders; strong nonprofit regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategy aligned with organizational mission and growth goals.
• Lead multi-year financial modeling, projections, and scenario planning.
• Advise President and CEO and Board on financial performance, risk management, and strategic opportunities.
• Support expansion initiatives, program growth, and capital investments.
• Oversee annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.
• Develop detailed financial models to support grant funding and reimbursement strategies.
• Monitor KPIs and provide data-driven reporting to leadership and Board.
• Ensure GAAP nonprofit accounting compliance and Form 990 preparation.
• Oversee revenue streams (government contracts, grants, fundraising) and cash flow management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and administrative staff.
• Oversee financial systems, accounting software, and reporting tools; seek automation where possible.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

Leadership

Nonprofit financial regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Reporting tools

Job description

CNE is seeking a mission-driven Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead financial stewardship, strategy, and operational excellence for a nonprofit serving individuals with autism and families. The CAO partners with the CEO and Board to ensure financial sustainability, transparency, and strategic growth in support of the mission.

This role requires exceptional technical expertise—Excel, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting—combined with a genuine heart for the community.