Fractional CFO / Systems SME

Kforce Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 207,000 - 386,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a Fractional CFO/Systems SME in Washington, DC to evaluate and optimize finance workflows and systems.

The role requires strong process improvement, systems aptitude, and nonprofit experience, enabling collaboration with fundraising and technology teams. You will translate strategic goals into actionable steps, document findings, and drive adoption of improvements across finance and accounting functions.

Qualifications

• Finance & Accounting workflows and recurring processes understanding.
• Experience evaluating workflows and implementing improvements.
• Ability to assess systems, gather requirements, and recommend tech or process adjustments.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities to independently find solutions.
• Understanding broader business goals while executing detailed changes.
• Ability to work autonomously in evolving environments.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current Finance and Accounting workflows and identify inefficiencies.
• Review recurring tasks to find standardization opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Research tools and technologies; gather requirements and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support finance systems and workflow initiatives, including budgeting and procurement tools.
• Bridge Finance with fundraising, data, and technology stakeholders for better alignment.
• Investigate complex accounting processes and provide research-based recommendations, including nonprofit contexts.

Skills

Finance processes

Process improvement

Systems aptitude

Analytical research

Strategic thinking

Independent work

Nonprofit experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Fractional CFO/Systems SME in Washington, DC. Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate existing Finance and Accounting workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend practical process improvements
• Review recurring tasks and responsibilities to identify opportunities for streamlining, standardization, and improved efficiency
• Research tools, technologies, and process options; gather business requirements and develop actionable recommendations
• Support finance systems and workflow initiatives, including processes connected to Ramp and budgeting/procurement tools
• Help bridge Finance and Accounting with fundraising, data, and technology stakeholders to improve alignment and information flow
• Investigate less-frequent or complex accounting processes and provide research and recommendations, including topics relevant to nonprofit organizations where applicable
• Translate strategic goals into tactical next steps and support implementation or adoption of agreed-upon improvements
• Document findings, requirements, process gaps, and recommendations for relevant stakeholders

Requirements

• Finance & Accounting process knowledge - Understands core accounting workflows and how finance teams operate, including recurring processes, reporting, and operational responsibilities
• Process improvement experience - Has evaluated existing workflows, identified inefficiencies, and recommended or implemented practical improvements
• Systems and technology aptitude - Can assess how systems are being used, identify gaps, gather business requirements, and recommend technology or process adjustments; The client specifically mentioned needing a -lightweight systems architect-
• Strong analytical and research skills - Can independently investigate unfamiliar issues, research potential solutions, and provide actionable recommendations without needing extensive direction
• Strategic and tactical ability - Understands the broader business objectives but is also willing to get into the details and help execute the necessary changes
• Ability to work independently in an evolving environment - Comfortable with an engagement where the scope is still developing and able to identify opportunities and create structure proactively
• Nonprofit experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.

Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law.

Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.