Interim CFO

Beacon Hill; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team, overseeing all finance and accounting functions and providing strategic financial leadership during a critical transition period.

The role requires hands-on budgeting, improved financial reporting, and strong partnership with the Board and senior leaders. A nonprofit background with grant funding experience is preferred, with CPA or advanced degree highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in nonprofit accounting and finance.
• At least 5 years in senior finance leadership.
• Experience building complex organizational budgets.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grant funding, audits, compliance, financial reporting, and tax filings.
• Experience presenting financial data to Boards of Directors.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• CPA and/or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Lead and mentor the finance team to drive operational excellence.
• Develop annual operating budgets and monitor variances.
• Manage cash flow and funding across programs and contracts.
• Coordinate annual audits and report to executive leadership and Board.
• Oversee IRS Form 990 preparation and filing.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory filings.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning and key business decisions.
• Present financial performance and forecasts to the Board of Directors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Nonprofit accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Audit management

Board communications

Staff development

Grant funding management

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization with approximately $20M in annual revenue, is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. This individual will oversee all finance and accounting functions, provide strategic financial leadership, and help stabilize and strengthen the organization's financial infrastructure during a critical transition period.

The organization is entering budget season and seeks a hands-on finance leader who can build budgeting processes from the ground up, improve financial reporting, and partner closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to ensure long-term financial stability, sustainability, and growth.
• Oversee all accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
• Lead and mentor a growing finance team, fostering staff development and operational excellence.
• Develop, build, and manage the organization's annual operating budget while monitoring variances and forecasting future needs.
• Manage cash flow, financial planning, and funding allocation across multiple programs and contracts.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial data.
• Establish and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and compliance measures.
• Oversee grant and government funding reporting requirements and assess financial impacts of new initiatives.
• Coordinate annual audits and present financial results to executive leadership, finance committees, and the Board.
• Oversee IRS Form 990 preparation and filing.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and key business decisions.
• Present financial performance, forecasts, and recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience within nonprofit organizations with revenues of $10M+.
• At least 5 years of senior finance leadership experience.
• Proven experience building and managing complex organizational budgets.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grant funding, audits, compliance, financial reporting, and tax filings.
• Experience presenting financial data and recommendations to Boards of Directors.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop teams and improve financial operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Sage Intacct, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• CPA and/or advanced degree strongly preferred.

Ideal Background

• Experience working in grant-funded nonprofit environments.
• Ability to build budgeting processes from scratch in complex organizations.
• Experience managing multiple funding sources, contracts, and government funding requirements.
• Comfortable stepping into environments requiring process improvement and financial cleanup efforts.
• Hands‑on leader capable of balancing strategic oversight with day‑to‑day operational execution.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.