Strategic CFO — Federal Grants & Compliance

Beacon Hill; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer in Los Angeles to lead finance, accounting, treasury, budgeting, and grant-related operations within a mission-driven organization. This executive will ensure strong internal controls and compliance across complex government-funded programs.

The role requires oversight of audits, 2 CFR Part 200 compliance, and strategic financial leadership for executives and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of governmental accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Leadership/supervisory experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong background in fund accounting, federal grants, general ledger, audits, and compliance.
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and federally funded programs.
• Strong Excel and fund accounting software experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow, treasury, and accounting operations.
• Oversee fund accounting and federal grant management with budget-to-actual reporting by grant.
• Manage annual audits, year-end financial statements, internal controls, and Single Audit compliance.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and government funding requirements (2 CFR Part 200, HUD).
• Oversee fiscal policies, disbursements, sub-recipient monitoring, and grant compliance.
• Provide financial reporting and strategic guidance to executive leadership.
• Lead a large finance and compliance function and develop robust departmental processes.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Fund accounting software

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer in Los Angeles to lead finance, accounting, treasury, budgeting, and grant-related operations within a mission-driven organization. This executive will ensure strong internal controls and compliance across complex government-funded programs.

The role requires oversight of audits, 2 CFR Part 200 compliance, and strategic financial leadership for executives and stakeholders.