Strategic CFAO — Finance, Ops & People Leader

The Clean Slate Initiative (CSI); Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clean Slate Initiative seeks a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) to lead finance, grants, talent, and operations in a remote, nationwide role, with near-term hybrid options for Orlando-area candidates. The CFAO will align systems, risk, and culture to support CSI’s ambitious growth and grantmaking strategies.

The role reports to the President and requires building real-time financial visibility for a $20 million budget, managing a small team, and guiding governance while

Qualifications

• Integrated leadership across finance, operations, and people.
• Strong nonprofit financial systems knowledge and GAAP.
• Ability to quantify risk and communicate it clearly.
• Experience building financial dashboards and real‑time reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the executive team to shape strategy and financial planning.
• Advise on financial implications of programs and investments with forecasting and risk analysis.
• Lead annual budgeting and provide ongoing financial health visibility.
• Oversee finance systems, grants, and organizational operations within a remote environment.

Skills

Integrated leadership

Nonprofit finance

Risk management

Financial storytelling

Change management

Grant management

Remote culture

People & culture

AI fluency

Board reporting

Mission commitment

Job description

The Clean Slate Initiative seeks a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) to lead finance, grants, talent, and operations in a remote, nationwide role, with near-term hybrid options for Orlando-area candidates. The CFAO will align systems, risk, and culture to support CSI’s ambitious growth and grantmaking strategies.

The role reports to the President and requires building real-time financial visibility for a $20 million budget, managing a small team, and guiding governance while