Strategic CFO for Nonprofit Growth & Impact

Center for Large Landscape Conservation; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental &  

Vision insurance

Up to 5% 401k match

Generous PTO

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Center for Large Landscape Conservation (CLLC) is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to lead finance, operations, HR and IT, partnering with the CEO on growth. The CFO will oversee budgets, forecasts, audits, and grant/contract management, ensuring compliance and financial integrity across a growing, mission-driven organization.

This role emphasizes fiduciary responsibility, strategic planning, and clear communication with staff, board, donors, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required; advanced degree and/or CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive fiscal and accounting management experience in the nonprofit sector; proven experience as CFO/Finance Director/Controller or similar.
• Deep nonprofit GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and audit management; QuickBooks experience.
• Knowledge of investment oversight, endowment management, risk assessment, spending policies, and financial implications of managing restricted, unrestricted and board-designated funds.
• Experience with grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and philanthropic gifts.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences, staff, senior leaders, board, and partners.
• Experience with governance and working with board finance/audit committees or similar.
• Strong change management and team-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning, cash flow management, and annual budgeting, and provide analyses of long-term trends and risks to support financial sustainability.
• Maintain strong financial controls, accounting practices, and the Financial Policy Manual; produce financial reports guiding decisions.
• Oversee grant and contract budgets, compliance, and expense tracking; maintain transparent donor relationships.
• Manage payroll, timekeeping, and grant allocations with a third party; oversee bank, investment, and credit card accounts.
• Fulfill fiduciary duties, including annual audit and tax filings; review legal agreements and manage risk and insurance.
• Oversee operations, systems, and technology; supervise administrative functions including office management, travel, and Board logistics.
• Lead and supervise a two-person operations team to manage HR, compensation, and benefits; foster an inclusive culture.
• Function as a key member of the Executive Team with the Chief Program Officer and Chief Development Officer.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Financial forecasting

Grant & contract budgeting

Board reporting

Team leadership

Nonprofit GAAP accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Center for Large Landscape Conservation (CLLC) is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to lead finance, operations, HR and IT, partnering with the CEO on growth. The CFO will oversee budgets, forecasts, audits, and grant/contract management, ensuring compliance and financial integrity across a growing, mission-driven organization.

This role emphasizes fiduciary responsibility, strategic planning, and clear communication with staff, board, donors, and partners.