Chief Financial Officer

CFS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CFS, a NYC nonprofit serving children and families, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to guide the financial future of a $30M+ organization. You will report to the CEO and work with the Board to steward finances, grants, and compliance.

In this executive leadership role, you will oversee a finance team of 10–12 professionals, drive strategy, modernization, and robust internal controls while maintaining strong community impact across New York City.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of senior nonprofit finance leadership experience, including CFO-level responsibility.
• Deep expertise with government grants, contracts, restricted funding, Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement, and audit management.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• CPA and experience with NYC nonprofit organizations, government funding, and PASSPort preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and cash management functions.
• Oversee government grants, contracts, Medicaid/Medicare billing, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with the CEO and Board to provide financial strategy, analysis, and decision support.
• Manage and develop a finance organization of 10–12 professionals across accounting, grants, billing, and financial operations.
• Drive process improvements, internal controls, financial reporting enhancements, and systems modernization initiatives.

Skills

Nonprofit finance leadership

CFO-level experience

Grant accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

CPA

Tools

PASSPort

Grants management

Job description

Shape the financial future of a respected NYC nonprofit serving children and families. This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team, work directly with the CEO and Board, and make a measurable impact across a $30M+ organization.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Executive leadership role with direct access to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Finance Committee
• Opportunity to lead finance for a mission-driven organization recognized for its culture and community impact
• Oversight of a $30M+ budget, multiple funding streams, and a well-established finance team
• High-visibility position with the ability to influence strategic decisions, modernization initiatives, and long-term financial sustainability
• Stable organization with strong community roots, 300+ employees, and a legacy of leadership tenure
• Opportunity to drive meaningful change while supporting critical services for children and families across New York City

Target Compensation: $235,000-$250,000 base salary + potential bonus + comprehensive benefits

Key Responsibilities For The Chief Financial Officer

• Lead all finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and cash management functions
• Oversee government grants, contracts, Medicaid/Medicare billing, audits, and regulatory reporting
• Partner with the CEO and Board to provide financial strategy, analysis, and decision support
• Manage and develop a finance organization of 10-12 professionals across accounting, grants, billing, and financial operations
• Drive process improvements, internal controls, financial reporting enhancements, and systems modernization initiatives

Qualifications For The Chief Financial Officer

• 12+ years of senior nonprofit finance leadership experience, including CFO-level responsibility
• Deep expertise with government grants, contracts, restricted funding, Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement, and audit management
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
• CPA and experience with NYC nonprofit organizations, government funding, and PASSPort preferred