Chief Financial Officer – Nonprofit

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Nonprofit CFO leading CLA’s outsourced accounting and advisory practice. Managing finance professionals, client engagements, strategic growth, forecasting, and board-level financial operations.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeQuincy • Massachusetts, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $154,000 - $249,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing accounting and finance teams within the nonprofit sector, delivering strategic CFO consulting services, and implementing operational initiatives to enhance client accounting solutions. Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and GAAP compliance to ensure effective financial management and client relationship building.

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Nonprofit Industry ExperienceTeam ManagementCFO Consulting ServicesFinancial AnalysisGAAP Knowledge

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial ManagementBudget MonitoringCash Flow ManagementForecastingCapital PlanningRisk ManagementCost IdentificationRevenue AnalysisExpense Analysis

Soft Skills

Client Relationship BuildingLeadershipStrategic ThinkingCommunicationBusiness Development

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingOutsourced Accounting SolutionsOperational MetricsFinancial Records MaintenanceBoard Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the growing Nonprofit Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Southern New England
Assist in managing a team of 8–10 accounting and finance professionals
Deliver outsourced accounting solutions to clients
Provide CFO consulting services
Implement strategic initiatives to grow the team and scale outsourcing operations
Partner with client leadership on operational and strategic issues
Provide recommendations based on financial analysis of projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis
Monitor budgets and present operational metrics
Develop knowledge of GAAP and financial and operational aspects of specific industries
Ensure financial records are maintained according to appropriate principles and monitor use of funds
Manage cash flow, forecasting, and financial accounting
Manage capital planning and risk management
Interact with boards of directors
Manage multiple client engagements and build strong client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree is required; combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
8 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required
Experience in the nonprofit industry required
Experience using personal and professional networks for business development
Proven record of building and managing teams through growth
CPA highly preferred but not required
Frequent local travel to/from client sites
Occasional non-local or overnight travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Comprehensive benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Competitive wages
Career growth opportunities