Mission-Driven CFO & Strategic Finance Leader

CMC Recruiting; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Confidential Nonprofit Organization in Reno, Nevada seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join its senior leadership team. This mission-driven role blends strategic finance with hands-on oversight of budgeting, reporting, and compliance.

The CFO collaborates with the CEO, COO, and program leaders to shape financial strategy across multiple revenue streams, grants, and government funding while building a high-performing finance team and ensuring audit readiness.

Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred.
• Significant progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Strong understanding of audits, grants, restricted funding, and multiple revenue streams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Strategy: partner with CEO/COO and leadership to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Own Financial Oversight & Compliance: manage accounting, budgeting, reporting, controls, and audit readiness.
• Lead & Develop the Finance Team: provide clear leadership, establish priorities, and grow the team.
• Be Part of the Organization: engage with programs and operations to align financial decisions with mission.
• What We're Looking For: CPA preferred; strong business acumen; excellent communication.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Team development

Stakeholder management

Job description

Confidential Nonprofit Organization in Reno, Nevada seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join its senior leadership team. This mission-driven role blends strategic finance with hands-on oversight of budgeting, reporting, and compliance.

The CFO collaborates with the CEO, COO, and program leaders to shape financial strategy across multiple revenue streams, grants, and government funding while building a high-performing finance team and ensuring audit readiness.