Chief Financial Officer
About The Position
Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic executive leader responsible for financial management, information technology, and enterprise data strategy. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the CFO leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and organizational performance management while providing insights that support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability. As a member of the Executive Team, the CFO partners with the Board of Directors and senior leaders to optimize resources, strengthen systems and controls, and advance organizational goals.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience including 5+ years in an executive or senior finance role with a complex organization
- Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize data to improve outcomes and inform decision-making
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in business administration, public policy, urban planning, finance, economics, or related field.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred
- Experience in nonprofit, public sector, healthcare, education, housing, or other complex mission-driven organizations preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key member of the Executive Team and strategic thought partner to the President and CEO
- Partner with the President and CEO and Board of Directors to align organizational resources with PPL’s mission, vision, strategic priorities, and financial goals
- Provide strategic business analysis and recommendations to support organizational planning, decision-making, and long-term sustainability
- Lead the organization’s financial strategy and operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial performance, and affordable housing/real estate development activities
- Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and strengthen financial systems, controls, and reporting to ensure long-term sustainability and mission success
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Information Technology and Enterprise Data Management functions
- Ensure technology and data strategies support organizational effectiveness, innovation, operational excellence, and strategic goals
- Build trusted relationships with Board members, financial institutions, auditors, community stakeholders, and funding partners
- Serve as lead staff to the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board, providing strategic financial insights, facilitating effective governance
- Represent PPL with external stakeholders and strategic partners, including financial institutions, public and private funding partners, policymakers, and community organizations
Benefits
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Employer-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- HSA or FSA options
- Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Summer Half-Day Fridays (Memorial Day–Labor Day)
- Purpose-Driven Work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
