Interim CFO

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer for a mission-driven nonprofit in Los Angeles. The role will lead all finance functions, build budgeting processes from the ground up, and partner with the executive team and Board to strengthen financial strategy.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in nonprofit finance, 5+ years in senior leadership, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with grants, audits, and financial reporting. CPA or advanced degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in nonprofit accounting/finance with revenues of $10M+
• 5+ years in senior finance leadership
• Experience building and managing complex budgets
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grants, audits, and tax filings
• Experience presenting financial data to Boards of Directors
• Strong leadership to develop teams and improve operations
• Advanced proficiency with Sage Intacct and Excel
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to ensure long-term stability, sustainability, and growth.
• Oversee accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
• Lead and mentor a growing finance team.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget and monitor variances.
• Manage cash flow, financial planning, and funding across programs and contracts.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and coordinate audits and IRS Form 990 filing.
• Partner with executives and Board to inform strategic decisions and reporting.

Skills

Nonprofit finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Board presentations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. 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.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

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.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future