Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership and oversight of the organization’s accounting operations. This part-time role ensures fiscal health, maintains compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and supports the organization’s mission through sound financial management. The CFO is responsible for financial planning, grant financial compliance, accounting operations, audit oversight, and supervision of accounting staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Executive Team to support long-term organizational goals
• Lead financial forecasting, multi-year budget planning, scenario modeling, and financial risk management
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support organizational growth and mission alignment
• Present clear financial updates, reports, and analyses to the Board Finance Committee and executive leadership

Grant & Contract Financial Management

• Oversee all financial aspects of grant management, including budget development, allowable costs, indirect cost rates, match/in-kind tracking, and financial reporting
• Ensure accurate allocation and tracking of grant-funded expenses following OMB Uniform Guidance and other relevant federal, state, and local regulations
• Monitor grant drawdowns, contract billings, invoicing, and reimbursements to maintain healthy cash flow

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB standards for nonprofits, OMB Uniform Guidance, and all applicable regulations
• Maintain robust internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy and protection of organizational assets
• Oversee the preparation of annual audited financial statements and coordinate the external audit process
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

Staff Supervision & Development

• Directly supervise accounting and finance staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and ongoing professional development
• Delegate responsibilities effectively and ensure the accounting team meets deadlines for reconciliations, reporting, and compliance activities
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment

Cash Management & Banking

• Manage banking relationships and ensure strong cash management practices
• Maintain appropriate reserves and monitor organizational liquidity

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Financial modeling and forecasting
• Grant compliance & cost allocation
• Donor contribution and in-kind accounting
• Ethical leadership & integrity
• Demonstrated experience supervising finance or accounting staff
• Clear, collaborative communication

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (BA in Accounting strongly preferred)
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including senior leadership roles
• Experience managing finances for social service and/or behavioral health programs, with significant experience in grant-funded environments
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting standards (FASB/GAAP), donor-restricted contributions, and accounting for in-kind contributions
• Proven ability in financial strategy development, forecasting, and modeling
• Experience overseeing audits, internal controls, and compliance frameworks

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred, not required)
• Experience with behavioral health billing, cost-reimbursement models, or complex multi-service organizations
• Prior CFO or senior finance leadership experience within a nonprofit of similar size or scope

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or working at a computer workstation
• Ability to lift, carry, or move files, binders, or office materials typically weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to read and interpret printed and digital documents, spreadsheets, financial reports, and detailed data tables
• Auditory and visual capacity to participate in meetings, presentations, and discussions involving financial data
• Ability to travel locally for board meetings, partner visits, or training (typically minimal and planned)
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Rate of Pay:

Part- time / Exempt

Compensation is commensurate with education and experience

Benefits:

• Life Insurance
• Prestige Urgent Care Membership
• Paid Time Off

Who We Are:

One SAFE Place and Children’s Legacy Center are separate legal entities. Arch Collaborative is a fictitious business name (DBA) of Children’s Legacy Center. Under the DBA Arch Collaborative, and a signed management services agreement, Children’s Legacy Center assists One SAFE Place with operations and enhances OSP’s impact. By creating Arch Collaborative, and working alongside other organizations with similar heartbeats, we have created a network of organizations that respond effectively to trauma, violence, and exploitation in our community while maintaining the legal status of each organization.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of our organizations to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at (530) 768-1880.

ARCH Collaborative is an At-Will Employer and an Equal Opportunity Employer.