Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
About The Position
A respected nonprofit human services organization in the Washington, DC area is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic and operational financial leadership during a transitional period. This is a hands-on interim CFO role , overseeing the Controller and Staff Accountant, while serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Executive Team, Treasurer, and Board of Directors. The ideal candidate brings prior nonprofit financial leadership experience within human services , and is comfortable navigating complex funding, compliance, and regulatory environments. Experience with Medicaid billing is highly preferred. While this role is intended as a temporary engagement, the organization anticipates launching a permanent search and conversion to full-time employment may be possible for the right candidate.
Requirements
- Proven CFO or senior finance leadership experience within nonprofit human services organizations
- Strong understanding of complex funding streams, compliance, and audits
- Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on capacities
- Confident communicator with Board-level presence
- Available for a hybrid work schedule in Washington, DC
Nice To Haves
- Medicaid billing experience strongly preferred
- Accounting Software: QuickBooks Desktop
- AP Platform: Bill.com
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Excel (Experience with these tools is helpful but not required)
Responsibilities
- Lead the financial components of organizational strategic planning in close partnership with the CEO, Executive Team, Treasurer, and Board
- Provide forward-looking financial analysis to support sound decision-making, long-term sustainability, and risk mitigation
- Evaluate financial implications of growth opportunities, including new programs and potential mergers or acquisitions
- Collaborate with leadership to track performance against strategic goals and continuously improve financial systems and processes
- Oversee preparation and presentation of financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for leadership, Board, and external stakeholders
- Manage cash flow forecasting, annual budgeting, payroll oversight, and the annual audit process
- Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures
- Ensure effective coordination between Finance and HR functions
- Manage relationships with financial institutions, investment advisors, payroll vendors, and property management partners
- Oversee compliance across contracts, grants, licenses, audits, reporting requirements, and multiple legal entities
- Manage compliance related to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties, including asset management for owned sites
- Identify financial and compliance risks and proactively advise the CEO, Treasurer, and Board
- Serve as a financial liaison with legal counsel as needed
- Provide financial insight on prospective contracts and agreements
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
