CFO

Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead enterprise-wide financial strategy and strengthen the organization’s long-term fiscal position in Roseville, California. This executive will shape financial planning, guide responsible resource allocation, and provide trusted counsel to senior leadership and governing stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strategic insight with operational discipline to promote accountability, support sustainable growth, and translate financial data into clear business recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization’s overall financial strategy, aligning fiscal priorities with operational goals and long-range planning.

• Direct core finance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, general ledger oversight, cash management, financial reporting, and expenditure control.

• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate initiatives, model financial outcomes, and support informed decision-making across departments.

• Establish and refine financial policies, internal controls, and accountability measures that strengthen stewardship of public resources.

• Oversee compliance with applicable regulations, funding conditions, audit standards, and reporting requirements.

• Analyze financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and present actionable recommendations to executive leaders and governing bodies.

• Guide treasury activities and organizational risk assessment to protect financial stability and support resilient operations.

• Support capacity building by providing financial insight and practical guidance to program leaders, partners, and key stakeholders.

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility for organizational fiscal strategy and operations.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and general ledger management within a complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, compliance practices, internal controls, and risk management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to advise executive leadership and present financial insights to boards, committees, or governing bodies.
• Experience translating complex financial information into clear recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance mission priorities, operational needs, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; advanced credentials may be preferred.