CFO - Chief Financial Officer

We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide senior-level financial leadership for a prominent non-profit organization in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a strategic advisor who can guide executive decision-making, strengthen financial operations, and support organizational planning during an important period of change. The role offers a fractional schedule and focuses on both immediate business needs and longer-range growth objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Advise executive leadership on financial priorities, risk management, and sustainable growth planning aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Review cash flow trends, financial performance, and operating needs to help leadership make informed strategic decisions.
• Provide high-level oversight of accounting practices and financial reporting to ensure consistency with GAAP standards.
• Partner with internal leaders to improve finance-related processes, strengthen operational effectiveness, and support continuity during staffing gaps.
• Offer guidance on the use of business systems and financial platforms, including Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge NXT, to support accurate reporting and efficient workflows.
• Help shape short-term action plans and long-range strategies that position the organization for continued financial health and expansion.
• Collaborate with grantmaking and finance stakeholders to align reporting, budgeting, and operational priorities across the organization.
• Serve in a fractional leadership capacity, delivering ongoing financial counsel and hands-on executive support as organizational needs evolve.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a CFO or senior finance executive, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and nonprofit financial reporting practices.
• Proven ability to perform cash flow analysis and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
• Experience evaluating and improving business systems, processes, and financial operations.
• Experience in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and related financial management platforms.
• Ability to develop both immediate operational solutions and long-term growth strategies.
• Strong communication and advisory skills, with the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership.
• Availability to support a fractional engagement of approximately 20 hours per week over a 6-12 month period