Nonprofit CFO: Strategic Finance Leader & Grants Oversight

New North Citizens Council Inc; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

New North Citizens’ Council Inc. is seeking a CFO to lead financial strategy and operations in Springfield, MA. You will oversee a >$10M budget, manage grants, and drive audits and reporting to the Executive Director and Board.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strengthening financial systems, and building an accountable finance team to ensure stability and sustainable growth for NNCC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Significant leadership in nonprofit or publicly funded environment.
• Experience managing budgets of $5M+ with multiple funding sources.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and grants.
• Experience with audits, compliance, and grant reporting.
• Supervise finance personnel and enforce deadlines.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the Executive Director and Board.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.
• Direct all accounting operations, payroll controls, and reporting.
• Oversee grants administration, compliance, and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare timely board reports and financial analyses.
• Develop internal controls and staff training within Finance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Grants management

Nonprofit accounting

Audits

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master's degree preferred

CPA / equivalent preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Financial reporting systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

New North Citizens’ Council Inc. is seeking a CFO to lead financial strategy and operations in Springfield, MA. You will oversee a >$10M budget, manage grants, and drive audits and reporting to the Executive Director and Board.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strengthening financial systems, and building an accountable finance team to ensure stability and sustainable growth for NNCC.