Nonprofit Chief Financial Officer

Texas HR Team; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Caritas of Austin seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning in support of the organization’s mission. The CFO will oversee partnerships where Caritas serves as a fiscal agent and report to the CEO and Board.

You will manage a finance team, ensure regulatory and audit compliance, and contribute to long-term sustainability in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting in downtown Austin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred; MBA preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead financial strategy, policy development, and long-term financial planning aligned with organizational goals.
• Assess performance against budget and multi-year plans; provide insights to CEO and Board.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and administrative processes.
• Provide financial forecasting, risk analysis, and scenario planning for decision-making.
• Develop finance team and foster accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrate autonomy, judgment, and deadline-driven execution in a fast-paced environment.

Connaissances

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Risk analysis

Board reporting

Team development

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA or CMA

MBA

Outils

Abila MIP Fund Accounting

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Financial Edge NXT

Excel (advanced)

Description du poste

We have partnered with an amazing non-profit organization in downtown Austin (https://caritasofaustin.org/) to help them hire an experienced Chief Financial Officer. The role is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for providing strategic financial leadership that strengthens organizational sustainability, supports long‐term growth, and advances mission impact. This role oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial administration, and strategic planning. The CFO also manages financial activities related to partnerships where Caritas serves as a fiscal agent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, policy development, and long‐term financial planning in alignment with organizational goals.
• Assess organizational performance against the annual budget and multi‐year growth plans; provide clear, actionable insights to the CEO and Board.
• Oversee financial administration, business planning, budgeting processes, and financial reporting.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, offering financial forecasting, risk analysis, and scenario planning to support decision‐making.
• Manage and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all financial, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Provide leadership in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment, demonstrating strong autonomy, judgment, and deadline‐driven execution.

Qualifications

Location - must be based in the Austin area and commute to the office 4 days per week

Education

• Required – Bachelor Degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a close related field
• Preferred – Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Preferred – Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Experience

• Required – Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in an organization(s) with a budget of at least $5 million.
• Preferred – 5+ years of significant NPO and grant‐funded environments experience.
• Preferred – Experience working with grants from the City of Austin, HUD, and/or the VA is a plus.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, internal control, and reporting.
• Experience with compliance and financial management of federal, state, and local government grants.
• A hands‐on manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission‐driven environment.

Computer Skills

• Abila MIP Fund Accounting experience preferred or experience with other larger ERP systems (i.e., NetSuite, Financial Edge NXT, or Sage Intacct)
• Advanced computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel capabilities.