Chief Financial Officer

National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.•Greenbelt, MD

101d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic financial leader responsible for positioning NABA for long-term financial strength, operational excellence, and mission alignment. Serving as a key partner to the CEO, COO, and Chief Revenue Officer, the CFO ensures that NABA has the financial systems, data integrity, and forecasting capabilities required to execute the organization’s strategic priorities. The CFO oversees financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, audit, compliance, internal controls, and technology systems supporting finance. This leader will elevate NABA’s financial rigor, strengthen policies and processes, and build transparency through precise, timely reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or CPA preferred
15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
Nonprofit industry experience is highly preferred
Demonstrated success leading a high performing accounting/ finance function
Proven ability leading teams through change
Commitment to NABA’s mission
A thorough knowledge of GAAP FASB, SFAS
Strong financial systems experience in Net Suite, desired
Exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrates effective communication skills
Strong organization, analytical and modeling skills
Effective collaborator and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Leadership and mentoring skills
Commitment to learning and improvement
Ability to adapt to change management
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
Planning/Organization - Priorities and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, develops realistic action plans
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrates accuracy and thoughtfulness
Initiative - takes initiative in appropriate situations and goes beyond expectations when necessary
Relationships - develops relationships based upon trust, respect, and commitment to NABA’s mission
Understanding organizational values/Culture alignment - Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments
Office/Remote working environment
Ability to communicate and exchange information as well as use a computer
Ability to transport up to 20 lbs.
Local and/or national travel periodically required

Nice To Haves

Master’s or CPA preferred
Nonprofit industry experience is highly preferred
Strong financial systems experience in Net Suite, desired

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted strategic partner translating strategy into financial pathways
Build and execute forward-looking financial strategies
Provide clear and actionable financial insights to leadership and the Board
Lead, coach and develop a high performing Finance
Lead with calm under pressure
Establish a culture of accuracy and accountability
Oversee core accounting functions and ensure a timely, accurate month-end close
Strengthen financial controls, policies, and compliance
Oversee treasury management and Payment Card Industry compliance
Manage outsourced accountants as required
Lead transition to 18-month rolling forecasts and scenario planning
Ensure budgets support strategy execution
Oversee the development of forecasting models providing real-time insight
Establish a crisp Board Finance/Audit reporting cadence including meeting prep and leadership
Monitor progress of budgets and present operational metrics to leadership, ensuring that financial performance aligns with strategic objectives. Provide regular updates and actionable insights to support informed decision-making
Ensure the timely completion of the annual audit and provide all necessary information to support the audit process
Ensure the prompt and accurate submission of tax and information returns
Ensure that all finance functions comply with legal and regulatory requirements in partnership with legal counsel
Serve as executive owner of financial systems
Ensure accurate financial data
Collaborate with IT and Revenue Operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of financial systems
Implement BI tools for real-time insights