GHJ
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Los Angeles, CA · Exec
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago
Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelLeadershipCollaborationPublic SpeakingFinancial Reporting
About the role
- Our nonprofit client is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as the organization's senior financial leader during a critical phase of a large-scale capital construction project.
- The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of nonprofit finance leadership, capital project accounting, construction financial management, and board-level reporting experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cost-to-completion forecasts and identify potential budget overruns or financial risks.
- Develop and maintain vendor payment schedules aligned with project cash flow needs.
- Maintain and update a rolling 12-month cash flow forecast.
- Manage banking relationships and monitor organizational liquidity.
- Manage the organization's operating budget in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Coordinate monthly close activities with external accounting partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, including CFO, Controller, or senior finance executive roles.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale capital projects, construction accounting, or real estate development finances.
- Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost forecasting, cash flow management, and contract financial administration.
- Experience presenting financial information to Boards of Directors and executive leadership teams.
- Proven ability to manage external auditors, accounting firms, lenders, donors, and other key stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Nice to have
- Experience within nonprofit organizations strongly preferred.
Compensation
- Serve as the primary liaison for annual audits, tax filings, and financial compliance matters.
Benefits
- Track reimbursement obligations and cost-sharing arrangements with project stakeholders.
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