Chief Financial Officer overseeing financial operations to support Spirit of America's global mission impact. Leading financial strategy and ensuring compliance in a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
Responsibilities
Advise the CEO, President, and Leadership Team on financial strategy, risk, and organizational growth
Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis aligned with strategic priorities
Translate organizational strategy into clear financial plans, operating models, and measurable outcomes
Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights to support decision-making and resource allocation
Lead development of Board financial materials, including dashboards, forecasts, and narrative insights
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board and Finance/Audit Committee on financial health, risk, and strategy
Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and financial partners
Oversee all core financial functions, including accounting, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial systems and records
Establish and maintain strong internal controls while enabling operational agility
Lead treasury strategy, including liquidity management, cash positioning, and banking relationships
Manage financial risk related to liquidity, currency, and global operations
Build and lead financial systems that fully support international program operations
Establish and manage real-time tracking of program funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures
Own execution of global payments, ensuring compliance and reliability across multiple disbursement pathways
Proactively resolve payment and funding challenges to ensure uninterrupted program delivery
Ensure financial and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Develop and oversee enterprise risk management (ERM) framework across financial operations
Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and all regulatory requirements
Oversee sanctions, AML, OFAC, and anti-diversion controls
Lead audit processes, Form 990, and all required filings and registrations
Implement and optimize financial systems to enable real-time visibility and decision-making
Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, clarity, and responsiveness
Ensure integration across finance, CRM, and operational systems
Lead and develop a high-performing finance team (4–5 direct reports)
Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and mission alignment
Partner across the organization to embed finance as a core enabler of operations
Contribute to organizational design, scalability, and institutional strength
Lead financial response during crises, disruptions, or geopolitical shifts
Ensure continuity of funding and financial operations in high-risk environments
Develop contingency plans to maintain operational resilience
Requirements
10+ years of senior financial leadership experience at the CFO or equivalent level in international nonprofit environments (for-profit experience a plus)
CPA and MBA strongly preferred
Extensive experience supporting overseas assistance operations, including budgeting and financial tracking
Demonstrated ability to build systems for tracking program funding commitments and expenditures
Experience managing financial operations across multiple entities, jurisdictions, and asset types
Proven experience managing international payments and disbursements, including multiple compliant pathways
Strong understanding of global regulatory environments, sanctions compliance, and financial risk management
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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