Chief Financial Officer

Central California Legal Services Inc; Fresno (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Central California Legal Services (CCLS) in Fresno, CA, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance team, oversee budgeting and grant accounting, and ensure GAAP compliance. The CFO will report to the Executive Director and may have hybrid flexibility, working primarily from the Fresno HQ with some in-office presence.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years in finance within a government-funded nonprofit, with strong A/P/A/R management and strategic

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related field.
• At least 10 years of finance experience in a complex government-funded nonprofit in a similar leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and statement preparation.
• A/P and A/R management with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and relationship-building.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and multiple accounting software platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support the Finance team with work plans and controls.
• Support the Executive Director/CEO with meetings and information as needed.
• Ensure timely financial statements, budgets, and monitor budget vs. actual.
• Own the annual budget process for operating, capital, and grants.
• Manage grant accounting, receivables, and deferred revenue; coordinate with program leadership.
• Develop and enforce finance policies, GAAP compliance, and board liaison duties.
• Collaborate on compensation, benefits, risk management, and insurance.

Conocimientos

GAAP accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

A/P A/R management

Leadership

Communication

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related field

Herramientas

Accounting software platforms

Descripción del empleo

Description

Reports to

Executive Director

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

• 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. We encourage all interested individuals to apply. CCLS is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.