Chief Financial Officer

The Moran Company•Fresno, CA

4d•$180,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC), a large nonprofit 501(c)(3) Community Action Agency with an annual operating budget of approximately $150 million and over 1,000 employees, seeks a strategic, experienced, and dynamic executive leader to serve as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. This role is responsible for overall fiscal stewardship, strategic direction, and rigorous financial control for the agency's complex $150M operational ecosystem. Fresno EOC serves over 100,000 residents annually across more than 30 community programs, funded by diverse federal, state, local, and private grants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with significant senior leadership (CFO, Controller, or Finance Director) in a large nonprofit organization or public agency.
Demonstrated experience with nonprofit fund accounting, including accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds, multiple funding sources, and program-specific financial reporting.
Familiarity with FASB accounting standards and OMB regulations, including the requirements applicable to federally funded nonprofit organizations.
Experience identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks, strengthening internal controls, and safeguarding organizational assets.
Familiarity with financial management software, with the ability to evaluate and implement systems that improve efficiency and data integrity.
Strong ability to analyze complex financial information, identify trends and risks, interpret financial data, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations for organizational leadership.
Significant experience managing or supporting external financial and compliance audits, including preparing for audits, responding to findings, and implementing corrective actions.
Experience establishing and managing relationships with banks and other financial institutions, including banking services, cash management, credit facilities, lending relationships, and other treasury functions.
Deep commitment to community action, social justice, and Fresno EOC’s mission of empowering low-income families and individuals.
Ability to transition seamlessly between strategic executive visioning and tactical, hands-on financial analysis.
Skillful at translating complex grant metrics, financial trends, and budgets into clear, actionable terms for board members, program directors, and non-financial staff.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, tight grant deadlines, and shifting regulatory demands while maintaining composure and team focus.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA/MPA) or CPA/CMA designation preferred.
Experience with Community Action Agencies or multi-program human service organizations is highly desirable.
Senior-level financial management experience in a corporate or for-profit environment is preferred, particularly experience overseeing complex financial operations.

Responsibilities

Lead short- and long-term financial planning, multi-year forecasting, agency-wide annual operating budgets, and capital allocation strategies.
Advise the CEO, Board of Commissioners, and Finance Committee on financial status, risks, and growth opportunities.
Maintain rigorous oversight of federal, state, and local funding streams (e.g., Head Start, CSBG, WIC, CalAIM).
Direct daily accounting operations across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow management.
Evaluate, modernize, and optimize ERP/accounting platforms to improve data integrity, workflow automation, and cross-departmental reporting.
Serve as the primary liaison for annual independent financial audits, regulatory reviews, and tax filings.
Manage treasury activities, banking/lending relationships, lines of credit, and internal controls to mitigate risk and safeguard assets.
Supervise, mentor, and build a high-performing finance and accounting team, promoting a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous learning.