Chief Financial

Reach Out and Read is seeking an experienced Chief Financial and Administration Officer to join our leadership team at a pivotal moment in the organization's growth. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy and sustainability for a $30+ million national organization committed to increasing equity and opportunity outcomes for children.
The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing financial and administrative leadership across all aspects of the organization's operations. This role oversees finance, human resources, IT, and facilities, ensuring fiscal health, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. The CFAO will work closely with national and affiliate leadership, the Board of Directors' Finance Committee, and budget owners across the organization.
Financial Leadership and Management
Provide strategic direction to finance staff and serve as a key strategist in partnership with the CEO, Finance Committee, and governing board in support of the organization's long-term financial sustainability
Lead development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and systems
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis
Manage organizational cash flow, investments, and financial risk
Lead financial audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards
Direct accounting operations and financial systems management
Strategic Partnership and Planning
Partner with the CEO on strategic visioning and long-term financial sustainability planning
Provide financial insights and analysis to inform organizational decision-making
Compliance and Risk Management
Oversee compliance with various regulations including tax, employment, and nonprofit laws
Manage organizational insurance and risk mitigation strategies
Maintain strong internal controls and financial accountability
Provide strategic direction for HR policies, practices, and systems in partnership with the HR outsourcing firm
Oversee talent management, compensation, and benefits administration
IT and Facilities Management
Oversee information technology infrastructure and systems
Ensure data security and technology compliance
Manage facilities operations and real estate decisions
Affiliate and Grant Management
Navigate the complexities of affiliate structures and relationships
Oversee re-granting to affiliates
Manage relationships with multiple nonprofit entities within the network
Minimum 5 years of experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer
Experience with nonprofit management across multiple organizations or complex structures
Demonstrated understanding of affiliate structures and complexities
Knowledge of re-granting processes and affiliate financial management
Experience with financial systems implementation and change management
Experience working in fully remote or hybrid organizational environments
Background in organizations with national and local/regional structures
Strategic Financial Leadership : Ability to set long-term vision and develop plans for financial sustainability
Relationship Management : High social-emotional intelligence with proven ability to partner effectively with budget owners, affiliate leaders, and diverse stakeholders across the organization
Ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance audiences
Experience building and leading high-performing, distributed teams
Understanding of how financial decisions impact the broader organization
Strong partnership orientation with development, programs, and other organizational functions
The organizations national headquarters is located in downtown Boston, and its affiliate and partner network spans the United States.
This is a fully remote position, and the successful candidate may be located anywhere in the U.Experience working effectively in a remote or hybrid environment is essential, as the CFAO will be responsible for building relationships and managing teams distributed across the country.
We will review and respond to all applications received. The expected start date is January 2026.
Commitment to Diversity
Reach Out and Read is committed to building an organization that embraces diversity, pursues equity, and fosters an environment of inclusion. Reach Out and Read strives to be an antiracist organization, using its influence to fight against social injustice by supporting a culture of learning, empowerment, equity, and a deep appreciation for the unique experiences that we each bring to our communities. Reach Out and Read is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining a diverse community with a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and encouraging to all. We foster a culture of inclusion that celebrates and cultivates diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, out-of-home care, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.