We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for a mission-driven organization in Tallahassee, Florida. This role will guide financial planning, oversight, and long-range decision-making while fostering trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in nonprofit fund accounting, strong business judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to inquiries while supporting organizational growth and stability.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the organization’s financial strategy, budgeting process, forecasting activities, and performance reporting to support executive decision-making.
- Oversee nonprofit fund accounting operations, ensuring accurate tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds and compliance with applicable reporting standards.
- Build and strengthen relationships with board members, leadership, donors, partners, insurers, auditors, and other key stakeholders.
- Manage responses to incoming financial and operational inquiries with professionalism, accuracy, and timely follow-through.
- Lead the preparation and review of financial statements, audits, tax-related documentation, and other required regulatory filings.
- Evaluate and enhance financial controls, risk management practices, and operational processes to improve efficiency and accountability.
- Support employee benefits and insurance-related financial planning, including oversight of health insurance cost considerations and vendor coordination.
- Provide financial insight on technology and infrastructure investments, including services related to Ethernet and broader organizational connectivity needs.
For immediate consideration regarding the CFO position, please send your resume to Mitch Anderson, VP and Practice Director. ***You can find my email on LinkedIn (Mitch Anderson, MBA) to send me your resume directly. You can also call (407) 214-8427.
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility in a CFO or equivalent role.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential required.
- Demonstrated expertise in fund accounting within a nonprofit environment.
- Strong ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience handling inbound questions, financial discussions, and stakeholder communications with clarity and sound judgment.
- Knowledge of health insurance financial considerations, budgeting, and related vendor oversight.
- Familiarity with financial planning for operational infrastructure, including technology or Ethernet-related services, is preferred.