Strategic CFO - Nonprofit Healthcare & Growth

San Diego Center for Children; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Center for Children is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, planning, and reporting for a multifaceted nonprofit. You will partner with the CEO, Board, and program leaders to ensure sustainable growth, strong controls, and compliant financial practices.

The role requires strategic thinking, deep GAAP knowledge, and experience with complex funding streams, contracts, and endowments. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience.
• Experience as CFO/VP of Finance or similar senior role in a complex organization.
• Experience developing financial strategies to improve sustainability, liquidity, and performance.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, audit and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience managing complex revenue streams and contracts.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills, including data visualization.
• Ability to present to executives and boards.
• Proven ability to lead finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board on financial performance and sustainability.
• Lead development of long-term financial strategy, margins, liquidity, and reserves.
• Translate financial data into clear insights for action and decision-making.
• Evaluate programs, contracts, investments, and partnerships with financial modeling.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and regular program financial reviews.
• Oversee accounting, reporting, audits, and compliance for grants and endowments.
• Manage liquidity, treasury, and capital planning; safeguard assets.
• Mentor finance teams and partner with program leaders on financial decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

MBA or related advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

San Diego Center for Children is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, planning, and reporting for a multifaceted nonprofit. You will partner with the CEO, Board, and program leaders to ensure sustainable growth, strong controls, and compliant financial practices.

The role requires strategic thinking, deep GAAP knowledge, and experience with complex funding streams, contracts, and endowments. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success.