Chief Financial Officer, Foundations & Impact Leadership

The Wallace Foundation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 421,000 - 515,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wallace Foundation in New York City seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead enterprise financial strategy, planning, liquidity, risk management, and reporting as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This is a high‑impact, private foundation role with strategic influence over resources and governance.

The CFO will partner with the President, Board and Audit Committee, oversee Grants Management, IT & Operations, and People Leadership, and guide organizational financial health, compliance,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of financial leadership, preferably including prior tenure as a Chief Financial Officer or senior-most financial executive.
• Experience across multiple sectors or organizational environments is valued, particularly with demonstrated success leading organizational change.
• Experience in philanthropy or private foundations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing financial and enterprise perspective to Foundation-wide decisions and sharing responsibility for organizational effectiveness, culture, resources, and results.
• Lead long-range financial planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, liquidity and cash planning, and financial risk management with strong internal controls.
• Provide executive oversight of Grants Management, ensuring policy and controls support strategic priorities and compliance.
• Oversee information technology and operations, guiding investments in technology and a safe, productive work environment.
• Build and lead a high-performing team with clear accountability and a commitment to equity, learning, and development.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic partnership

Technical analytics

Team leadership

Education

MBA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

The Wallace Foundation in New York City seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead enterprise financial strategy, planning, liquidity, risk management, and reporting as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This is a high‑impact, private foundation role with strategic influence over resources and governance.

The CFO will partner with the President, Board and Audit Committee, oversee Grants Management, IT & Operations, and People Leadership, and guide organizational financial health, compliance,