Strategic Nonprofit CFO: Financial Leadership & Impact

Montana Society of CPAs; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HRDC is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and effective stewardship of resources. The role collaborates with the CEO, Board, and executive team to guide budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

The CFO will oversee accounting, audits, grants, and investment decisions, while driving financial sustainability and program support across the organization.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience required.
• CPA or CMA and not-for-profit accounting experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with an accounting emphasis.
• Demonstrated computer experience and knowledge of data processing as it relates to accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance operations including accounting and reporting for general ledger, payroll, budgeting, and cash management.
• Provide financial reporting to the Board, CEO, and leadership monthly.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning for programs and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and grant regulations; manage audits and tax filings; build internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business with accounting emphasis

CPA or CMA (not-for-profit accounting experience preferred)

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

Accounting software

Grant management tools

Job description

HRDC is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and effective stewardship of resources. The role collaborates with the CEO, Board, and executive team to guide budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

The CFO will oversee accounting, audits, grants, and investment decisions, while driving financial sustainability and program support across the organization.