Chief Financial & Operating Officer

Chief Financial & Operating Officer About the Company Economic development firm developing programs IndustryProgram Development TypePrivately Held Founded2001 Employees11-50 Categories CommunitiesNon ProfitSustainabilityConsulting & Professional Services Specialties peer learning exchangeeconomic developmentlocal economiessustainable businesscommunity capitallocal investingpro-local public policylocal foodleadership developmenttransformational learningworker ownershipsocial entrepreneurshipand nonprofit About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief Financial & Operating Officer to lead finance, people operations, systems, and IT while advancing organizational strategy and operational priorities. The role partners with executive leadership and the board on financial sustainability, budgeting, organizational culture, and strategic planning. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, audits, treasury, compliance, risk management, and internal controls across multiple entities. The CFOO also leads operational teams, supports HR and technology functions, drives process improvements and change initiatives, and ensures resources are aligned with organizational goals. Candidates should bring executive-level leadership experience, including budget oversight, team development, and guiding organizations through change. Required expertise includes nonprofit finance, multi-entity financial oversight, budgeting and scenario planning, reserves and liquidity, treasury and banking relationships, board partnership, and audit coordination. Advanced proficiency with nonprofit financial systems and Excel is expected, along with strong strategic communication, planning, relationship-building, and emotional intelligence. A commitment to equity and experience addressing workplace bias are important; an MBA, master’s degree in nonprofit management, JD, CPA, or equivalent experience is preferred but not required. Hiring Manager TitleChief Executive Officer (CEO) Functions FinanceOperations