Remote Fractional CFO for Nonprofit Organizations

ContinuServe Talent Acquisition & Organizational Development Services; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ContinuServe is seeking an Assistant Vice President to oversee direct reports and deliver CFO services to nonprofit clients, managing full-cycle accounting, budgeting, cash management, grant oversight, and audit prep.

You will act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, lead GAAP-compliant financial reporting, drive process improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor a team to support multiple engagements across the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of senior-level accounting experience in nonprofits or similar sectors.
• Experience supporting nonprofit organizations and grant management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct reports and deliver CFO services to nonprofit clients.
• Manage full-cycle accounting functions including budgeting, cash management, and audit preparation.
• Provide strategic financial advice and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting across engagements.
• Develop budgets and forecasts in collaboration with client leadership.
• Lead risk assessment, internal controls, and compliance with funding regulations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

CFO-level financial analysis

Client relationship management

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Excel (advanced)

Job description

ContinuServe is seeking an Assistant Vice President to oversee direct reports and deliver CFO services to nonprofit clients, managing full-cycle accounting, budgeting, cash management, grant oversight, and audit prep.

You will act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, lead GAAP-compliant financial reporting, drive process improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor a team to support multiple engagements across the Chicago area.