Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for managing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring the organization’s financial health and sustainability. This senior leadership role leads the accounting team while interacting with program managers to direct all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. The CFO works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organization’s mission and long-term goals.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivables, payroll, and other financial systems.
• Maintain compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits and other reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers.
• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with program managers to ensure realistic, mission-aligned budgets.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that support long-term financial planning and data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare and present timely financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish and refine financial policies and procedures aligned with strategic priorities.
• Represent the organization at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed.

Job Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices and theory, grants management, and fund accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting and grants management software, office productivity tools, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to: be exact or highly accurate; to meet strict deadlines; to work with others in a group or team; and to work with external customers or the public.
• Regular in-person, virtual, and telephone communication and collaboration required.
• Ability to maintain EMDC financial and employee information confidentiality.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a nonprofit setting.
• Proven record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills; commitment to mentoring and cross-functional collaboration.

Working Conditions

General business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though exempt positions will typically require work to be performed outside general business hours. Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen and regularly required to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must travel to different locations and must be able to provide own transportation.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.