Chief Financial Officer

Junior Achievement of South Florida•Coconut Creek, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key member of the organization’s executive leadership team, responsible for ensuring sound financial management, strategic planning, and fiscal accountability across all areas of the organization. This role oversees all financial functions—including budgeting, accounting, reporting, and risk management—while also leading the organization’s grants and contracts portfolio totaling approximately $5 million annually. The CFO ensures compliance with federal, state, municipal, and private funding requirements, leads grant writing and reporting efforts, and provides financial guidance that supports the organization’s mission, sustainability, and growth.

Requirements

Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting principles.
Expertise in financial forecasting, analysis, and strategic planning.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and ethical standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively, lead effectively, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
Minimum of 8 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in a nonprofit organization with multiple funding streams, including public funding, with a minimum annual operating budget of $10M.
Demonstrated experience managing complex grants and contracts, including federal and state funding.
Proven success in grant writing and financial reporting for private, corporate, and government funders.
Experience with nonprofit accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud) and grant management systems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic financial leader to the executive team and Board of Directors on all financial matters.
Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes aligned with strategic goals.
Develop and oversee financial policies, internal controls, and risk management systems.
Present clear, accurate financial reports and analysis to the staff, Board and Finance Committee.
Act as Liaison to Finance and Audit Board Committees
Supervise all accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and audits (both financial and funding).
Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting standards.
Manage a grant portfolio of approximately $5 million from federal, state, municipal, corporate, and foundation sources.
Oversee all financial aspects of grant administration, including budgets, reporting, tracking, and compliance.
Collaborate with program and development teams to develop budgets with grant objectives and deliverables.
Serve as the primary compliance officer for all grant and contract agreements, ensuring timely submissions and adherence to funder requirements.
Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper allocation and documentation.
Coordinate with external auditors and funders on financial reviews and audits.
Partner with program and development teams to identify, write, and submit competitive grant proposals.
Develop budgets and narratives for new and renewal grants.
Ensure proper tracking of proposal outcomes and high-quality stewardship and communication with funders.
Maintain systems to monitor grant deadlines, renewal opportunities, and reporting calendars.
Lead and mentor the finance and grants management team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate cross-functionally with program, operations, and development departments to align financial goals with mission outcomes.
Serve as staff liaison to the Board Finance and Audit Committees.
Perform other related duties as assigned.