Position Summary

A growing nonprofit organization in the Baltimore area is seeking a high-impact Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy, operations, and enterprise infrastructure. This executive will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board, overseeing finance, HR, IT, and organizational operations to ensure long-term sustainability, operational excellence, and mission-aligned growth. The ideal leader brings deep financial expertise, strong systems thinking, and a commitment to equity, transparency, and organizational effectiveness.

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Advise executive leadership and the Board on fiscal strategy, long-term sustainability, and capital planning.
• Lead multi-year financial modeling that aligns revenue, funding, and organizational priorities.
• Convert strategic goals into financial forecasts that guide decision-making across departments.
• Provide timely, transparent reports and recommendations to Finance and Audit Committees.
• Partner with fundraising and revenue teams to align financial plans with grants, philanthropy, and partnerships.

Financial Operations

• Oversee all financial functions including accounting, budgeting, cash management, investments, and audits.
• Ensure full compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and reporting systems.
• Manage audits, tax filings, and required registrations with timely follow-through.
• Lead annual budgeting and long-range forecasting to support strategic resource allocation.
• Guide capital planning, liquidity management, and long-term financial health.

Organizational Operations

• Direct HR, IT, and operational infrastructure to ensure efficiency and scalability.
• Work with senior leaders to ensure operational systems support organizational goals.
• Build integrated systems connecting financial, operational, and HR data for improved decision support.
• Lead workflow and process improvements across teams to enhance collaboration and performance.
• Oversee procurement, vendor management, and contracting with a focus on fiscal discipline.

People & Culture

• Provide leadership for HR strategy, including compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Support workforce planning, succession strategies, and staff development initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, inclusion, and high performance.
• Oversee HR compliance, policy development, benefits administration, and retirement plan governance.

Technology & Data Systems

• Oversee IT strategy to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable systems.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Develop or manage business continuity and incident management plans.
• Partner with analytics teams to integrate financial and operational data.

Risk & Compliance

• Maintain an enterprise risk framework across financial, operational, and reputational areas.
• Ensure insurance coverage, compliance, and business continuity measures are in place.
• Review major contracts, agreements, and investments for alignment with organizational priorities.
• Serve as primary liaison to auditors, legal partners, and financial institutions.

Qualifications

• CPA and MBA preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive financial and operational leadership in complex or multi-site organizations.
• Proven expertise in financial strategy, forecasting, cost modeling, and systems integration.
• Experience leading Finance, HR, IT, and Operations with a data-driven approach.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, audits, compliance, and diverse revenue models.
• Experience with enterprise risk management and continuity planning.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate financial information for various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Commitment to organizational values, transparency, and equity-centered leadership.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.