Chief Financial Officer

Socket.dev; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance

Generous Paid Time Off program starting at 4 weeks

Annual CSA program delivering food from local farms

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee the Finance Department. The CFO will be integral to the executive leadership team, responsible for managing resources and representing the organization with stakeholders.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and extensive non-profit financial management experience. The role will start on September 1, 2026 or later, offering generous benefits including paid holidays and a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, fiscal management, or a related field.
• Extensive non-profit financial management experience is required.
• Outstanding communication skills both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial department and resources for the organization.
• Represent KVCAP in the community and with funders.
• Lead strategic financial planning for the organization.

Skills

Non-profit financial management experience

Communication skills

Grant management

Knowledge of GAAP

Positive and solution-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field

CPA License

Job description

Description

KVCAP is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our nonprofit organization as its Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the oversight and leadership of the organization’s Finance Department and its resources. KVCAP currently has a budget of 42 million dollars and employs over 300 staff. KVCAP Corporate Headquarters are located in Waterville, Maine, and KVCAP serves primarily Kennebec and Somerset counties.

The CFO is a key member of the executive leadership team and reports directly to the CEO. The CFO represents the organization in the community, with funders, the KVCAP Board of Directors (including providing direct support to the Board of Directors Finance Committee), and banking institutions.

We are seeking a CFO who will be team-oriented, who will foster a progressive and visionary environment concerning financial planning and awareness within the agency, and who will provide leadership in advancing the organization’s financial strategic direction and will ensure that resources are managed in the most beneficial way.

This job will begin on September 1, 2026 or later. Interested candidate should submit both a resume and a cover letter. Applications submitted without cover letters may not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, fiscal management, or a related field

• CPA License preferred (but not required)
• Extensive non-profit financial management experience
• Thorough understanding of Generally-Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices
• Grant management experience
• Outstanding communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal)
• Must be capable of interacting positively with staff, peers, senior leadership, external audit team and the Board of Directors
• Ability to interpret complex financial data concisely to a range of different audiences
• Be positive and solution oriented and able to manage change in a growing organization, as well as a demonstrated record of successfully making decisions involving highly complex accounting and financial issues

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per year
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer match
• Annual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20+ weeks per year