Chief Financial Officer

Community Based Connections Incorporated • Full-time • Remote (Fort Lauderdale, FL, US) • $85k - $100k / year • 16h ago

Overview

Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI) is a nonprofit human services organization founded on 20 years of expertise in delivering youth development, family strengthening, and community empowerment services to hard-to-reach populations in Broward County. Our mission is to expand the available options for helping children to be socially and academically successful despite the many challenges they face and regardless of the many negative influences around them.

The organization is seeking an experienced, mission-aligned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the executive leadership team and steward the institution's financial health, sustainability, and long-term viability. The CFO will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening operational infrastructure, and ensuring fiscal discipline, all aligned with the organization's mission and strategic direction.

This role demands an analytical, decisive, and collaborative leader with exceptional financial acumen and the ability to operate with both strategic foresight and operational precision. The CFO will guide multi-year financial planning, drive continuous improvement across financial systems, and uphold the organization's fiduciary responsibilities to its board of directors, funders, regulatory authorities, and the communities served.

Core Responsibilities

The CFO will lead a broad portfolio spanning strategy, finance, compliance, and organizational stewardship. Key areas of responsibility include:

I. Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning

Lead the development and execution of financial strategies aligned with mission, growth priorities, and long-term sustainability goals.
Advise the CEO, COO, and Board of Directors on financial positioning, capital needs, investment strategies, and revenue diversification.
Implement forecasting tools, scenario planning, and multi-year projections to support informed strategic decision-making.
Establish financial policies that reinforce fiduciary discipline, governance, and accountability.
Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders with varying levels of financial fluency.

II. Financial Operations & Fiscal Management

Oversee accounting operations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
Direct the annual budgeting process and present budget recommendations for board review and approval.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements in accordance with recognized standards.
Manage cash flow, financial controls, and operational spending.
Review contracts, grant agreements, and vendor arrangements for fiscal, compliance, and risk implications.
Maintain financial records and reporting systems consistent with GAAP and other applicable standards.

III. Compliance, Audit & Reporting

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as applicable nonprofit fiduciary requirements.
Coordinate annual external audits, assemble required documentation, and respond to audit findings.
Establish strong internal controls, segregation of duties, and written financial procedures that reinforce ethical practice.
Oversee all financial aspects of grant reporting, restricted funds, cost allocations, and government contracts.

IV. Enterprise Risk Management

Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks across the organization.
Oversee insurance coverage, claims, and legal/contractual exposures to minimize liability.
Manage investment activities, reserve planning, financing instruments, and banking relationships in accordance with board-approved guidelines.
Monitor volatility related to funder reimbursement models, economic cycles, and grant-dependent revenue streams.

V. Organizational Leadership & Collaboration

Build productive cross-departmental relationships that support programmatic implementation and operational efficiency.
Support grant development and proposal budgeting to ensure cost realism, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
Promote financial literacy and stewardship across the organization.

Qualifications

Education and Credential Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related discipline required
Master's degree required in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
CPA, CFA, or related financial certifications preferred.

Experience

Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive financial management experience with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role.
Experience in nonprofit financial management, government grants, fund accounting, or audit-driven environments is strongly preferred.
Mastery of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
Proficiency in financial systems, accounting software, and advanced Excel modeling.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong ethical judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving ability.
Proven leadership and supervisory effectiveness.
Ability to explain complex financial matters to diverse internal and external audiences.

This is a full-time, exempt executive position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this role is $85,000 – $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits include: