Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater New York City, NY Area (Hybrid - Headquarter location)
The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and ensure the long-term sustainability of its nonprofit operations and affiliated housing and real estate entities. The CFO will advise executive leadership and the Board on financial strategy, planning, performance, capital needs, and risk, while overseeing budgets, forecasts, cash flow, audits, tax filings, reporting, and internal controls. The role includes guiding an outsourced finance function, strengthening financial processes and accountability, and partnering across programs, property management, and real estate development. The CFO will also support housing development and portfolio sustainability, prepare clear financial analysis for decision-makers, and maintain relationships with external financial and government stakeholders. Candidates should bring 12–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least five years in a CFO or comparable executive role, ideally in a complex nonprofit, affordable housing, real estate, healthcare, or human services setting. Required expertise includes nonprofit accounting, government grants and contracts, affordable housing finance, real estate affiliates, and relevant regulatory and tax-credit requirements. Candidates should have a strong record overseeing budgeting, treasury, audits, tax compliance, internal controls, and Board reporting, as well as experience managing outsourced finance providers and supporting Board committees. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required; a master’s degree and CPA or equivalent financial credentials are preferred. Strong judgment, clear communication, follow-through, collaborative leadership, and commitment to mission-centered financial stewardship are essential.
Functions:
- Finance
Compensation
USD $250,000-$275,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Recognized community organization offering mental health services
Industry
Civic & Social Organization
Type
Non Profit
Age
employees
201-500