Chief Financial Officer

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CARE AT HOME•Alexandria, VA

12d•$270,000 - $330,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Alliance for Care at Home (Alliance) is the leading authority in transforming care in the home. As a national trade association, we represent providers of home care, home health, hospice, palliative care, and other services delivered where people want them most—at home. We are an inclusive thought leader, advocate, educator, and convener, serving as a unified voice for providers and the individuals they care for across all stages of life. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the financial strategy, stewardship, and long-term fiscal health of the National Alliance for Care at Home, a 501(c)(6) organization and National Alliance for Care at Home Leadership Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. The CFO provides strategic and operational leadership for all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit oversight, compliance, and internal controls. The CFO also serves as the primary staff liaison to the Finance and Audit Committees, partnering with volunteer leaders to ensure strong governance and sound financial decision-making. This role is ideal for a seasoned, forward-thinking leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building, improving, and modernizing financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic vision, operational expertise, and strong business partnership skills, serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and leadership team. The National Alliance for Care at Home is seeking a CFO who sees finance not simply as a function, but as a strategic driver of organizational growth, innovation, operational excellence, and mission impact. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a respected national organization at a pivotal moment in its evolution. This position is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and is eligible for a hybrid (2-3 days in-office) work arrangement.

Requirements

Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including significant experience at the Controller, VP of Finance, or CFO level.
Demonstrated experience managing finances for a nonprofit trade association or membership organization.
Direct experience working with both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) entities, including related compliance and cost-allocation considerations.
Proven budgeting experience, including leading organization-wide budgeting processes.
Experience managing external audit relationships and leading organizations through the annual audit process.
Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance, including experience with multi-state payroll and related filings (e.g., 941s).
Experience building or significantly improving financial infrastructure, systems, and controls.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA preferred.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executives, board members, and non-financial stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to financial management and operations.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Sound business judgment and decision-making capabilities.
High degree of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build effective relationships across departments.
Customer-service mindset with a commitment to supporting internal stakeholders and members.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive financial information.
Experience developing and improving financial processes, controls, and operational efficiencies.
Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing accounting and finance staff.
Comfort working in both strategic and tactical capacities within a lean organizational structure.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, senior leadership team, and Board of Directors on financial matters, long-range planning, and organizational strategy.
Develops and implements financial and administrative strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals.
Provides strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis and budgetary planning.
Collaborates to execute the CEO’s and Board plans, initiatives, and recommendations.
Oversees long-term budgetary planning and cost management to align with the strategic plan.
Creates and establishes yearly financial objectives that align with the plans for growth and expansion.
Presents financial reports, forecasts, and analysis to the Board, relevant committees (e.g., Finance/Audit Committee), and Alliance leadership.
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Assumes full ownership of the organization’s financial function, including strategic financial leadership, compliance, budgeting, audit oversight, and day-to-day financial operations management.
Ensures the organization is properly registered and in good standing in all states where it operates or employs staff.
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax and regulatory requirements for both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) entities.
Manages relationships with external auditors and leads the annual audit process.
Maintains and strengthens internal controls to ensure compliance.
Directs the annual budgeting process in partnership with department heads, senior leadership, and the CEO.
Develops and monitors multi-year financial forecasts and scenario planning.
Identifies and addresses organizational overspending; implement improved expense management policies and monitoring.
Provides regular financial reporting and variance analysis to leadership and the Board.
Directly manages the Accounting Specialist and oversees all AP/AR functions.
Evaluates, implements, and/or improves financial systems, policies, and procedures.
Manages banking relationships, tax responsibilities, cash flow, and investment oversight.
Support financial operations across both the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) entities, including appropriate allocation of shared costs and resources.