About this opportunity
CFS lists this CFO opportunity in springfield, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000
Our client is currently seeking a highly hands‑on CFO for their mission driven organization that has a small office staff with a big mission!
What We Like About This CFO Role
Own and improve finance operations for a community‑impact, $60–70M endowment nonprofit
Generous PTO and uncommon work‑life balance; high holiday closure days (up to 53 days in total!!)
Direct strategic partnership with executive director and board; organizational influence, input, and accelerated operational impact
Authority and partnership with executive leadership to influence operational effectiveness
Direct impact on improving accounting processes, efficiency, and team structure
High stakeholder visibility and input into board/executive decisions
The Role
The accounting function is closely linked to the organization’s endowment and involves endowment/foundation accounting, board reporting, and managing money in/out for fundraising activities.
The successful hire must offer practical leadership, ensure adherence to GAAP, maintain and allocate documentation, projections, reporting, and actively partner with the executive.
Core accounting (including chart of accounts, posting, reconciliations, compliance)
Endowment/foundation accounting (allocations, tracking, reporting)
Team leadership/operational oversight of finance staff
Hands‑on accounting, manage a team, ensure compliance with nonprofit (GAAP) standards, drive process improvement, work with CEO, prepare/provide financials for board and committees, take part in meetings.
Preferred Qualifications Of The CFO
BS Accounting/Finance/Business related field
3+ years of nonprofit accounting experience within a leadership role; must understand nonprofit fund, endowment, and board reporting
Ability to operate on‑site and provide team direction/clarification in a small, mission‑driven finance team
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Worksite address
springfield, MA, 01119, US
Who can apply
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