Chief Financial Officer

NOW CFO; Rancho Santa Fe (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rancho Santa Fe Association seeks an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead all aspects of financial strategy, planning, and governance. The role requires steering long-term financial health, governance, and risk management in a complex community setting.

You will partner with the Board, oversee budgeting, treasury, compliance, and build a high-performing finance team while ensuring transparent reporting and fiscal integrity across the organization.

Qualifications

• Senior financial leadership experience, preferably as CFO or VP Finance.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing finance teams.
• Excellent communication with non-financial stakeholders.
• High ethical standards and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the association's financial strategy in alignment with its mission and long-term goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounting, cash flow management, and treasury functions.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, reports, and analyses for the Board and senior leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, monitor performance against budget, and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, investors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, implement internal controls, and safeguard assets.
• Drive FP&A initiatives to support strategic decisions across departments.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performing culture.
• Participate in executive leadership meetings, providing financial insight.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Treasury management

Financial reporting

Corporate governance

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ERP software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company: Rancho Santa Fe Association

Location: Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States

Job Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the association's financial strategy in alignment with its mission and long-term goals.
• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, cash flow management, and treasury functions.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, reports, and analyses for the Board of Directors and senior leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, monitor performance against budget, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, investors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, implement robust internal controls, and safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Drive financial planning and analysis initiatives to support strategic decision-making across all departments.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-performing finance teams.
• Participate in executive leadership meetings, providing financial insight and contributing to overall organizational strategy.

Essential Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior financial leadership roles, preferably as a CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of financial management, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing finance teams.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of presenting complex financial information to non‑financial stakeholders.
• High ethical standards and integrity with a commitment to compliance and good governance.

Desired Experience

• 10 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Experience in the nonprofit, association, or real‑estate sector is a plus.
• Track record of successful financial restructuring, cost‑optimization initiatives, and strategic financial planning.
• Experience managing relationships with external auditors, lenders, and regulatory bodies.
• Advanced proficiency with financial software systems (e.g., ERP, budgeting, and reporting tools).

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, paid in U.S. Dollars ($).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious community setting within Rancho Santa Fe, California.
• Access to employee wellness programs and other ancillary benefits.