Chief Financial Officer

Fort Bend Regional Council On Subst; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Fort Bend Regional Council On Subst is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations and administrative support for a nonprofit with a $5 million annual budget. The CFO will partner with the CEO and COO, manage grants, audits, and internal controls, and present financials to the Board.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong nonprofit accounting background, and extensive experience with federal/state grants, audits, and compliance to support strategic planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
• Experience with federal and state grant accounting, reimbursement requests, quarterly reporting, and annual grant closeouts.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supplemental schedules.
• Experience assisting with annual audits and working with external auditors.
• Knowledge of Yellow Book audits and governmental/grant compliance requirements.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience.
• Strong internal controls and nonprofit financial operations understanding.
• Experience with payroll, HR, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations, including vendor payments.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supplemental schedules.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and Board of Directors.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Develop and monitor the annual organizational budget.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, cash-flow management, and decision support.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor financial performance relative to the $5M annual budget.
• Manage grant accounting, reimbursements, budgets, and reporting deadlines.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure grant funds are tracked and used properly.
• Coordinate annual financial audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Support compliance with federal/state reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial management

Grant accounting

Audits and compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Payroll management

Leadership

Communication

Nonprofit accounting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

Nonprofit accounting software

Financial reporting systems

Grant management software

Job description

Benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Chief Financial Officer

Full-Time | On-Site

A growing nonprofit organization with an annual budget of approximately $5 million is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the organization’s financial operations and administrative support functions.

The CFO will serve as a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the CEO and COO to support sound financial management, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational planning. This position will also serve as a financial resource to the Board of Directors and will attend board meetings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations of the organization, including vendor payments.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and supplemental financial schedules.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for management and the Board of Directors.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Develop and monitor the annual organizational budget.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, cash-flow management, and decision support to the CEO.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Monitor financial performance in relation to the organization’s approximately $5 million annual budget.

Grant Accounting and Compliance

• Manage accounting and reporting requirements for federal and state grants.
• Prepare monthly grant reimbursement requests.
• Prepare monthly billing for all fee for service contracts.
• Prepare quarterly grant reports and annual grant closeout reports.
• Monitor grant expenditures, budgets, allowable costs, and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support grant compliance and audits.
• Coordinate with program and administrative staff to ensure grant funds are properly tracked and used in accordance with grant requirements.

Audits and Compliance

• Coordinate the organization’s annual financial audit and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Prepare schedules, documentation, reconciliations, and other information requested by auditors.
• Assist with audits conducted under Government Auditing Standards, commonly referred to as Yellow Book audits or Single Audits.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and nonprofit financial reporting requirements.
• Recommend improvements to internal controls and financial processes as needed.
• Provide information for preparation of annual 990 tax return.

Administrative Oversight

• Oversee payroll processing and payroll-related compliance.
• Oversee human resources administration and employee records.
• Oversee employee benefit administration, including health insurance, retirement plans, dental insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Provide oversight of the organization’s information technology systems and related vendors.
• Assist the CEO and COO with day-to-day operational matters and special projects.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to strategic planning and organizational decision-making.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least five years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with federal and state grant accounting, reimbursement requests, quarterly reporting, and annual grant closeouts.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supplemental schedules.
• Experience assisting with annual audits and working with external auditors.
• Familiarity with Yellow Book audits and governmental or grant compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and nonprofit financial operations.
• Experience with payroll, human resources, employee benefits, and administrative functions.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively with senior leadership, employees, auditors, grantors, and Board members.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Prior experience as a CFO, controller, finance director, or senior accounting leader in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with federal awards and related compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting audits performed under Government Auditing Standards.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting software and financial reporting systems.