Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Greater Santa Ana, CA Area
About the Role
Greater Santa Ana, CA Area (On-site - Headquarter location)(Irvine, California)
The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership for a complex, multi-site nonprofit organization. The CFO will advise executive leadership and the Board, lead financial planning and decision-making, and deliver clear reporting, forecasts, and actionable recommendations. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting, audits, regulatory and grant compliance, internal controls, cash flow, risk management, and financial systems modernization. The role also involves strengthening finance operations, partnering across the organization, and developing an accountable, high-performing finance team. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership, and deep expertise in GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and financial systems. Substantial nonprofit or comparable multi-program experience is required, including ownership of government-funded programs, restricted funding, grant compliance, and cost allocation. Applicants must have experience advising a Board or committee, leading teams and change, and translating complex financial information into sound decisions. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is required; a CPA, CMA, MBA, or comparable advanced credential is preferred.
Functions:
- Finance
Compensation
USD $190,000-$200,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Community nonprofit empowering youth through education, leadership & wellness programs
Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
Type
Non Profit
Age
employees
51-200