Nonprofit CFO - Strategic Finance Leader (Remote Possible)

Connecticut River Conservancy; Greenfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) seeks a Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial duties for a growing nonprofit in Greenfield, MA with some remote work options. You will lead accounting controls, advise on investments, risk, liquidity, and audits, and support the Senior Leadership Team and Board Finance Committee.

Ideal candidates have CPA or MBA credentials or equivalent senior-level experience, with a track record in nonprofit finance, HR, budget development, and grant

Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or significant experience as a senior accountant, auditor or controller.
• Experience in non-profit finance administration.
• Experience with HR.
• Ability to clearly explain financial information to staff, board and the public.
• Experience with large and complex state and federal awards and contracts.
• Experience in audits and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee analyses of financial conditions and report to ED, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board.
• Provide strategic financial direction for short and long-term planning.
• Guide budget development, NICRA, and performance metrics for growth.
• Manage all financial statement audits and single audits as required.
• Review and manage tax returns prepared by tax service provider.
• Oversee and evaluate investment portfolio performance.
• Assist ED in managing organizational risk and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain chart of accounts for programs and grants.
• Design and maintain accounting policies, procedures and controls.
• Ensure expenditures conform to GAAP and By-laws.
• Manage closing process and recording of all financial transactions.
• Ensure funds accounting complies with regulations and subrecipient monitoring.
• Supervise the four-person Finance Team.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Other work as assigned.

Skills

Financial leadership

Non-profit finance administration

HR experience

Communication

Education

CPA or MBA

Job description

The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) seeks a Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial duties for a growing nonprofit in Greenfield, MA with some remote work options. You will lead accounting controls, advise on investments, risk, liquidity, and audits, and support the Senior Leadership Team and Board Finance Committee.

Ideal candidates have CPA or MBA credentials or equivalent senior-level experience, with a track record in nonprofit finance, HR, budget development, and grant