Chief Financial Officer Nonprofit job in Walnut Creek at ExecuNet

At COMPANY we create inspired careers.

We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why COMPANY exists to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you.

This is why we’ve created our business operations (BizOps) practice!

If you answer YES to these questions, then our BizOps practice could be a great fit for you!

• Do you have an accounting background but are bored of doing the same tasks each month for just one company
• Do you crave variety in the type of work you do and the clients you serve
• Do you like to travel to clients and thrive during face-to-face interactions
• Do you want the stability and backing of a top 10 national firm

COMPANY is looking to hire a Nonprofit Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our growing BizOps practice in Walnut Creek, CA.

As a CFO you will:

• Work with client to set financial policy and is an active participant in, and driver of, the overall strategy.
• Lead financial administration, planning, and budgeting.
• Frequently partners with client’s leadership on operational and strategic issues as they arise, providing recommendations based on financial analysis of projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.
• Oversee longer-term budget planning and cost management.
• Monitor progress of budgets and presents operational metrics.
• Ensure financial staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with appropriate principles and monitors the use of funds.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting, directing financial accounting.
• Coordinate audit activities.
• Manage multiple client engagements.
• Build strong client relationships and becomes a key member of client management team.
• Develop key external business network and becomes service and industry thought leader.
• Leadership and problem identification.
• Lead lender and investor communications, including communications with insurance companies and attorneys.
• Drive capital planning, risk management, ratio and KPI analysis, and board of director interactions.

Think you’re a fit  This is what successful candidates for this role have:

• Ten years of experience as an Assistant Controller, Controller, or equivalent required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required.
• Nonprofit / Not-For-Profit industry experience required.
• Knowledge of accounting software required (e.g., Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, etc.).
• People management experience with the ability to guide, train, coach, motivate and direct a team to achieve desired end results.
• Ability to travel to local client sites as needed.
• Business development experience (preferred).
• Prior project management and client management experience (preferred).
• Previous public accounting experience (preferred).
• CPA certification (preferred).