Interim CFO

We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic and hands-on leadership for the organization’s finance function in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position will guide day-to-day financial operations, support sound decision-making across a $17M operating budget, and help strengthen financial discipline in a complex environment. The CFO will partner closely with leadership and the Board, bringing structure, judgment, and a proven approach to managing organizations during periods that require steady financial oversight.

Responsibilities:
• Direct all core finance and accounting activities, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and reliable execution across the organization.
• Lead the monthly close cycle from start to finish, reviewing results, resolving variances, and maintaining timely delivery of financial statements.
• Oversee and mentor a five-person accounting team, setting priorities, improving performance, and promoting accountability.
• Develop the annual operating budget and related forecasts, aligning financial plans with organizational goals and expected funding needs.
• Present budget recommendations, financial performance updates, and key planning assumptions to the Board in a clear and credible manner.
• Monitor cash flow, spending patterns, and capital needs to support operational stability and informed resource allocation.
• Strengthen financial processes and business systems to improve reporting efficiency, visibility, and decision support; experience with Sage Intacct is especially valuable.
• Establish practical financial frameworks suited to organizations facing high-pressure or turnaround-like circumstances, helping leadership navigate risk and maintain control.