Chief Financial Officer

Nelson Connects; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical coverage

6% 401(k) match

Job summary

Nelson Connects in Roseville, CA seeks a hands-on, strategic CFO to lead the finance function and partner with the CEO and Board for long-term growth.

The role focuses on strengthening internal controls, managing grants and government funding, and guiding financial strategy to sustain mission-driven objectives. On-site with hybrid flexibility and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Senior-level finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Strong nonprofit and fund accounting experience.
• Experience with federal grants and government funding.
• Public Law 93-638 / ISDEAA contracting and compliance exposure.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to executives and the Board.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a finance team of approximately 10.
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and reporting.
• Strengthen processes, systems, internal controls, and accountability.
• Oversee grants, contracts, government funding, compliance, and cost allocation.
• Lead the annual audit and follow up on recommendations.
• Partner with CEO and ELT on financial strategy, risk, and resource allocation.
• Prepare and present financial information, analysis, forecasts, and board recommendations.
• Support long-term financial sustainability and organizational growth.

Skills

Leadership

Nonprofit accounting

Grants & government funding

GAAP & internal controls

Financial planning & analysis

Board communication

Team development

Job description

CFO Opportunity | Roseville, CA | $134K–$185K

I’m currently working on a unique CFO search with a mission-driven organization in the healthcare/nonprofit space, and I’m looking to connect with an experienced financial leader who is ready to make a meaningful impact.

This is a hands-on, strategic CFO role with responsibility for leading the finance function, partnering closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, and serving as a key financial advisor to the Board.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll step into a leadership role with the opportunity to strengthen and elevate the entire finance function, including:

• Lead and develop a finance team of approximately 10
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting
• Strengthen financial processes, systems, internal controls, and accountability
• Oversee grants, contracts, government funding, compliance, and cost allocation
• Lead the annual audit process and ensure timely follow-through on recommendations
• Partner closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on financial strategy, risk, and resource allocation
• Prepare and present financial information, analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to the Board
• Help drive long-term financial sustainability and organizational growth

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong technical finance expertise and thoughtful executive leadership, including:

• Significant senior-level finance/accounting leadership experience
• Strong nonprofit and fund accounting experience
• Experience with federal grants and government funding
• Public Law 93-638 / ISDEAA contracting and compliance experience
• Experience managing complex, multi-source funding environments
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, audits, GAAP, and internal controls
• Experience leading, mentoring, and holding a finance team accountable
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to executives and Board members
• Strong judgment, transparency, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

$134K–$185K

On-site with hybrid flexibility

Strong benefits, including 100% medical coverage and a 6% 401(k) match

This organization is looking for someone who can get into the details when needed, but also see the bigger picture, someone who can build trust, bring stability and accountability to the finance function, and serve as a true strategic partner to leadership.