Chief Financial Officer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionScion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for an experienced Chief Financial Officer for our client, a wonderful nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering economic equity and empowering small businesses nationwide This exceptional leadership role, based in California, offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy and operations for a mission-driven organization that profoundly impacts communities. This full-time hybrid position is for immediate hire

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to align organizational strategy with financial sustainability, readiness to scale, and mission impact.
• Develop and manage a multi-year financial health model to support long-term planning and achievement of key performance indicators.
• Oversee and enhance financial reporting processes, including monthly and quarterly financial statements, dashboards, and analysis for leadership and Board review.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational needs.
• Manage cash flow, investment accounts, and liquidity strategies to maintain operational and capital efficiency.
• Supervise the audit process, ensuring compliance with regulatory and policy standards, and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Partner with leadership to refine risk management strategies, including credit and operational risks, and maintain robust internal controls.
• Oversee procurement practices, emphasizing efficiency and supplier diversity.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Support strategic initiatives such as new market expansion and financial product development, ensuring sound financial planning and execution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting, financial management, or investment banking, with at least 7 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Expertise in nonprofit financial management, including compliance with GAAP standards.
• Proficiency with financial technologies, such as accounting software and business intelligence tools.
• Demonstrated ability to create and assess financial models, analyze financial statements, and develop budgets and forecasts for senior leadership and Board review.
• Experience in cash flow management, asset-liability management, and budgeting processes.
• Proven track record in raising capital from institutional investors, foundations, or financial institutions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership experience managing teams, fostering professional development, and cultivating a collaborative work environment.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting with multiple priorities.
• Commitment to community development and creating meaningful social and environmental impact.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
This wonderful opportunity offers the ability to make a significant impact by leading financial strategies and operations for an established nonprofit organization committed to advancing economic inclusion and driving meaningful change. In addition to a competitive base salary of $170,000 - $200,000 (DOE), this incredible role provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes 403B; paid medical, dental, and vision; 15 paid holidays; 25 PTO/sick days; FSA, annual performance bonus, and many other perks This role offers the chance to contribute to a mission that will inspire you daily as you drive meaningful impact in underserved communities.

HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter online at https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/12376, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role.

ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.Company DescriptionOur Mission
It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry.

Our Name
Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion: the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth.

Our Values

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create.

INTEGRITY & ETHICS

We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff.

LEARNING & INNOVATION

We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within.

PASSION

We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike.

TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY

We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.Company DescriptionOur Mission\r
It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry.\r
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Our Name\r
Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion: the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth.\r
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Our Values\r
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION\r
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We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create.\r
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INTEGRITY & ETHICS\r
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We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments.\r
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SERVICE EXCELLENCE\r
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We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff.\r
\r
LEARNING & INNOVATION\r
\r
We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within.\r
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PASSION\r
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We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike.\r
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TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY\r
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We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.

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