Strategic Nonprofit CFO: Finance and Growth Leader

Union Settlement Association, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Settlement Association, Inc. in East Harlem, NY, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the Finance department and oversee outsourced accounting with BTQ Financial. This senior role requires strategic financial planning, regulatory reporting, and partnership with program leadership.

The CFO will manage audits, budgets, contracts, and long-term sustainability while directing a small in-house team and BTQ staff. Strong integrity and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance; CPA designation beneficial but not required.
• Significant experience in financial statement analysis and forecasting.
• Experience in nonprofit financial management with multi-source funding; Medicaid/Medicare experience beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Unquestioned personal and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains financial policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Reviews financial reports prepared by BTQ and documents to funders and regulators.
• Oversees accounting, budgeting, and audit functions; advises leadership.
• Monitors cash flow and government contract payments; manages A/R and A/P.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Integrity

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Change management

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Financial databases

Job description

Union Settlement Association, Inc. in East Harlem, NY, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the Finance department and oversee outsourced accounting with BTQ Financial. This senior role requires strategic financial planning, regulatory reporting, and partnership with program leadership.

The CFO will manage audits, budgets, contracts, and long-term sustainability while directing a small in-house team and BTQ staff. Strong integrity and communication are essential.