the client is on a mission to end the opportunity divide by connecting young adults to career pathways and meaningful employment. With a national footprint and a blended revenue model that combines philanthropic contributions with earned income generated through service delivery to external partners, the client is entering a next phase of growth and transformation. the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is expected to ensure financial sustainability while enabling innovation, operational excellence, and expanded impact.
the CFO will serve as a key enterprise leader reporting to the CEO and working closely with the executive team. This is not a traditional controller role; it is a strategic, enterprise-facing position requiring an entrepreneurial operator who can translate financial insights into action, elevate decision-making, and help guide the organization through financial complexity and organizational change. the role emphasizes strengthening organizational discipline and advancing mission impact through a blended approach to revenue and stewardship.
Key responsibilities will include partnering with the CEO and senior leadership to shape and execute enterprise financial strategy that supports mission impact and organizational growth, driving financial discipline and rigor across the organization, translating financial insights into strategic decisions, and serving as a stabilizing, trusted leader during transformation. the CFO will also be expected to build and amplify the Finance function’s influence internally and externally, helping ensure that financial leadership supports decision-making and continued scaling of the client’s workforce-development and employment-focused programs.