Interim Chief Financial Officer, CFO

Carey & Co

Interim CFO supporting Carey & Co’s nonprofit clients with restricted funding, government contracts, and financial leadership. Managing compliance, reporting, controls, and transition engagements.

Posted 8/12/2026contractNew York City • Connecticut, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130 - $170 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive financial leadership with a strong focus on compliance and reporting for restricted funds, including city, state, and federal contracts. Proficient in nonprofit financial management, GAAP standards, and financial planning tools such as QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.

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Financial LeadershipNonprofit Financial ManagementGAAP StandardsQuickBooks OnlineCPA or MBA

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningBudgetingForecastingFinancial ReportingGrant ComplianceInternal ControlsFinancial StatementsKPI PreparationCash Flow AnalysisTax Filings

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineMicrosoft ExcelERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMBA

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Financial RegulationsRestricted FundsCity ContractsState ContractsFederal Contracts2 CFR 200Uniform Guidance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee compliance and reporting for restricted funds, including city, state, and federal contracts and grants, ensuring adherence to funder-specific requirements and regulations such as 2 CFR 200 / Uniform Guidance
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the engagement
Oversee accounting practices, audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit financial regulations
Assess and strengthen internal controls and financial procedures, particularly around grant and contract compliance
Prepare financial statements, KPIs, and cash flow analyses for leadership and applicable funders
Provide steady financial leadership during interim periods, onboard smoothly, and transfer knowledge at engagement close
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, accountants, and external financial service providers
Oversee finance staff and/or external vendors during the engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including direct experience managing restricted funding and city, state, and federal government contracts
Strong understanding of nonprofit financial management, GAAP standards, and fund accounting
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with additional ERP systems is a plus
Proven ability to step into interim or fractional roles and deliver results quickly with minimal ramp-up
Available for hourly, 1099 contract engagements with flexibility across multiple assignments
CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
New York Metro candidates preferred and open to working onsite for clients as needed; candidates elsewhere will also be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to support mission-driven organizations making an impact
High-visibility interim leadership roles with meaningful influence
Flexible, engagement-based work structure
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
Flexible across multiple assignments