Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
?? Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA
?? Employment Type: Full-time | Onsite
?? Salary: Up to $200,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
?? Industry: Nonprofit | Homeless Services (MUST HAVE NP EXPERIENCE)
?? Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required (CPA or MBA preferred)
?? Experience Required: Minimum 7 years in a senior finance leadership role within the nonprofit sector

About Us:
We are a mission-driven nonprofit organization based in Downtown Los Angeles, dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. Through comprehensive services, housing programs, and community partnerships, we work to restore dignity, stability, and hope to the most vulnerable in our community.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and oversee all financial operations of the organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and sound fiscal stewardship of our grant-funded programs and donor-supported initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis process to support strategic organizational goals

Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations, including grant and funder requirements

Manage audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and financial consultants

Monitor grant budgets, financial reporting, and funding allocations to ensure appropriate use of restricted funds

Provide financial insight and recommendations to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive team

Supervise finance team members and support professional development within the department

Implement and maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and risk management strategies

Partner with development, program, and operations teams to align financial goals with programmatic impact

Present monthly and annual financial statements to senior leadership and the Board

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA, MBA, or master’s degree preferred)

Minimum 7 years of senior-level finance experience in a nonprofit environment

Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, GAAP, and financial regulations

Demonstrated experience managing and reporting on government and private grants

Proven leadership and team management experience in a mission-driven organization

Excellent analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills

Experience working with nonprofit financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Blackbaud, Sage Intacct)

Passion for addressing homelessness and advancing social justice through financial stewardship

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