Interim CFO POST NUMBER: 473563
Chief Financial Officer (Interim)
Location: New York, NY (Fully On-Site)
Compensation: $110–$125/hour
Engagement Type: Interim / Consulting with potential for permanent hire
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Overview
A well-established, mission-driven organization based in New York City is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on an interim basis. This individual will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, overseeing all aspects of financial management, planning, and operations.
This role is ideal for a hands-on finance executive who can quickly assess current infrastructure, provide strategic guidance, and execute against both immediate and long-term financial priorities within a complex, multi-revenue-stream environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning
- Partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership to shape and execute the organization’s financial strategy
- Evaluate organizational performance against budget and long-range plans; provide actionable insights and recommendations
- Lead multi-year financial planning, including scenario modeling tied to evolving programmatic and revenue initiatives
- Present financial insights and recommendations to executive stakeholders and governing bodies
Financial Operations & Oversight
- Oversee all core finance functions, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and cash management
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Direct the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles
- Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial procedures to support organizational growth and accountability
- Manage cash flow and liquidity planning to support operational needs
- Lead the preparation of financial statements and coordinate external audit processes
Program & Funding Support
- Provide financial oversight and guidance related to grants, contracts, and program funding
- Support leadership in evaluating new initiatives, partnerships, and funding opportunities
- Develop and refine cost allocation methodologies across multiple programs and funding sources
- Partner cross-functionally to align financial planning with operational execution
Systems & Process Improvement
- Assess current financial systems and tools; recommend enhancements or upgrades where needed
- Improve reporting capabilities to provide timely, accurate, and decision-useful financial data
- Drive efficiencies across financial workflows and cross-departmental processes
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a finance team, including accounting and financial planning staff
- Provide guidance and professional development to ensure strong team performance
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented team environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred)
- 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level oversight
- Experience operating in complex organizations with multiple funding streams and stakeholders (nonprofit or similarly structured environments preferred)
- Strong background in financial planning, analysis, and cash flow management
- Expertise in accounting operations, compliance, and audit management
- Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and ERP platforms
- Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and governing bodies
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights
- Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to engage at both strategic and operational levels
Additional Information
- This is a fully on-site role based in New York City
- The position is structured as an interim/consulting engagement with the potential to transition into a permanent leadership role
- Candidates should be comfortable stepping into a dynamic environment and making an immediate impact
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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