Market Facing CFO – Nonprofit Industry

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Chief Financial Officer for CLA managing a team delivering outsourced accounting solutions. Drive business strategy and financial policy in nonprofit industry with strong client relationships.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeMaumee • Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $127,000 - $228,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of 10+ accounting and finance professionals to deliver outsourced accounting solutions to clients.
Provide CFO consulting services.
Develop key external business network to grow the CAAS practice.
Manage internal and external referrals through use of firm customer relationship management software.
Interact and coordinate with internal client relationship leaders to grow services with existing CLA clients seamlessly.
Lead proposal writing and presentation efforts as needed.
Work with clients to set financial policy and drive overall business strategy.
Monitor progress of budgets and present operational metrics.
Ensure financial staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with appropriate principles.
Manage cash flow and forecasting, directing financial accounting.
Build strong client relationships and become a key member of client management teams.
Manage Capital planning, risk management, ratio and KPI analysis, and board of director interactions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
Deep nonprofit industry specialization.
General knowledge of accounting software.
Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Intacct, and Bill.com preferred.
Experience in using personal and professional network for business development and proven record of building and managing teams through growth.
Bachelor’s degree is required (in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field is highly preferred). Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree. CPA not required but highly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Quarterly Wellness stipend
Fertility benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancefinancial policycash flow managementbudget monitoringKPI analysisrisk managementproposal writingfinancial record systemsbusiness strategy

Soft Skills

team managementclient relationship buildingbusiness developmentcommunicationleadershipnetworkingpresentation skillscoordinationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeCPA