Chief Financial Officer — Part-Time (Brain Injury Services)

Nonprofit HR•Fairfax, VA

11d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Brain Injury Services seeks a part-time Chief Financial Officer to strengthen financial leadership and serve as a strategic partner to the organization’s executive leader, senior team, and board. Reporting directly to the organization’s executive leader, the CFO will guide financial strategy, improve confidence in budgeting and reporting, and communicate the organization’s financial story. The role combines accounting expertise with a collaborative, approachable style that supports informed decisions and shared financial accountability. The CFO provides hands-on oversight while partnering with the bookkeeper, who handles much of the audit preparation and day-to-day accounting support. The organization uses QuickBooks Online and Excel. The CFO should be able to translate financial information into clear narratives and visual presentations for varied audiences. This is a structured, mutually agreed part-time schedule of up to 20 hours per week, with flexibility for seasonal workload demands. Availability is required for key leadership, budget, and audit activities, approximately six board meetings annually, and additional budget approval meetings. The hybrid arrangement includes occasional in-person presence in Northern Virginia and the broader DMV area. Health benefits are available at a 20-hour weekly schedule.

Requirements

Progressive financial leadership experience and demonstrated nonprofit accounting expertise.
Strong skills in budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, internal controls, and audit oversight.
Experience working with boards, treasurers, and finance committees.
Ability to explain financial information through accessible narratives, spreadsheets, and visual presentations.
Experience supporting funder budgets and partnering with development and program colleagues.
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
Sound judgment, initiative, and ability to build productive relationships across the organization.
Availability for key leadership, budget, and audit activities, approximately six board meetings annually, and additional budget approval meetings.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation.
Prior CFO or comparable leadership experience.
Experience in a nonprofit human services organization.

Responsibilities

Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, sustainability, revenue opportunities, and organizational decisions.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis.
Present budgets and financial results to the board, treasurer, and Finance Committee, explaining trends, risks, and recommendations.
Coach managers and senior staff on budget development, including funder budgets.
Establish regular financial check-ins with managers to monitor performance, address concerns, and support accountability.
Oversee accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting in partnership with the bookkeeper.
Provide higher-level oversight of annual audit preparation and coordinate with external accountants and auditors.
Review investment information and communicate relevant considerations to leadership and the Finance Committee.
Partner with the Director of Development on funder budgets, financial narratives, and fundraising conversations.
Build the organizational knowledge and relationships needed to lead financial discussions independently.