Strategic CFO — Nonprofit Finance Leader

Cal Alumni Association; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Generous vacation and holiday time-off

Job summary

The Cal Alumni Association (CAA) seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead financial planning, accounting, and treasury across multiple programs and campuses. You will partner with senior leadership to sustain growth and mission impact.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the CFO will supervise accounting and finance teams, ensure GAAP‑compliant reporting, manage donor-restricted funds, and guide strategic decisions with the Board and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field; CPA required.
• Experience leading nonprofit finance, treasury, and strategic planning.
• Strong ability to build KPIs, forecast, and drive profitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis to the Executive Director and Board.
• Develop annual budgets and long-range financial plans.
• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting, close, reconciliations, AR/AP, and payroll.
• Ensure GAAP‑compliant reporting and donor-restricted fund management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Nonprofit finance

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

BambooHR

Job description

The Cal Alumni Association (CAA) seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead financial planning, accounting, and treasury across multiple programs and campuses. You will partner with senior leadership to sustain growth and mission impact.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the CFO will supervise accounting and finance teams, ensure GAAP‑compliant reporting, manage donor-restricted funds, and guide strategic decisions with the Board and leadership.