CFO

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Overview:
Our client is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee all aspects of the organization's financial operations, including planning, analysis, compliance, and reporting. The CFO will serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, driving financial excellence, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and supporting the company's long-term growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure the organization's financial health and alignment with strategic goals.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports, statements, and analyses for both internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Partner with operational leaders to interpret financial data, monitor performance metrics, and guide decision-making across departments.
• Oversee cash flow management, investments, and financial risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage relationships with banking, audit, and investment partners, ensuring strong communication and performance from external vendors and consultants.
• Direct the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of financial policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Provide leadership to the finance team, promoting collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
• Support the Finance Committee and Board of Directors through preparation of financial materials, performance insights, and long-range projections.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency within financial operations.
• Lead efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risk while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and accounting principles.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) and active CPA required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, with a proven record of strategic leadership.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting systems, financial reporting structures, and risk management.
• Experience working in a multifaceted organization; non-profit or mission-driven sector experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex financial challenges, develop innovative solutions, and implement strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders, executive teams, and board members.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to foster a high-performance, values-driven culture.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess financial trends and guide executive decision-making.
• Executive Presence: Demonstrates integrity, composure, and sound judgment under pressure.
• Risk Management: Proactively identifies potential issues and develops solutions to mitigate exposure.
• Emotional Intelligence: Leads with empathy, transparency, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Accountability and Ownership: Takes responsibility for outcomes and drives results through collaboration.
• Inspirational Leadership: Motivates and develops team members to achieve organizational goals.

Additional Information:
This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a mission-driven organization. The ideal candidate will combine financial acumen with strategic insight, operational leadership, and a commitment to excellence.