Chief Financial Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic financial leader responsible for positioning NABA for long-term financial strength, operational excellence, and mission alignment. Serving as a key partner to the CEO, COO, and Chief Revenue Officer, the CFO ensures that NABA has the financial systems, data integrity, and forecasting capabilities required to execute the organization’s strategic priorities.

 The CFO oversees financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, audit, compliance, internal controls, and technology systems supporting finance. This leader will elevate NABA’s financial rigor, strengthen policies and processes, and build transparency through precise, timely reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Financial Strategy & Leadership:

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner translating strategy into financial pathways
• Build and execute forward-looking financial strategies
• Provide clear and actionable financial insights to leadership and the Board
• Lead, coach and develop a high performing Finance
• Lead with calm under pressure
• Establish a culture of accuracy and accountability

 Financial Operations, Controls & Accounting

• Oversee core accounting functions and ensure a timely, accurate month-end close
• Strengthen financial controls, policies, and compliance
• Oversee treasury management and Payment Card Industry compliance
• Manage outsourced accountants as required

 Budgeting, Forecasting & Board Reporting:

• Lead transition to 18-month rolling forecasts and scenario planning
• Ensure budgets support strategy execution
• Oversee the development of forecasting models providing real-time insight
• Establish a crisp Board Finance/Audit reporting cadence including meeting prep and leadership
• Monitor progress of budgets and present operational metrics to leadership, ensuring that financial performance aligns with strategic objectives. Provide regular updates and actionable insights to support informed decision-making

 Audit, Compliance, Risk & Restricted Funds:

• Ensure the timely completion of the annual audit and provide all necessary information to support the audit process
• Ensure the prompt and accurate submission of tax and information returns
• Ensure that all finance functions comply with legal and regulatory requirements in partnership with legal counsel

 Financial Systems, Technology & Data Integrity:

• Serve as executive owner of financial systems
• Ensure accurate financial data
• Collaborate with IT and Revenue Operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of financial systems
• Implement BI tools for real-time insights

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Requirement(s):

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or CPA preferred
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience. Nonprofit industry experience is highly preferred
• Demonstrated success leading a high performing accounting/ finance function
• Proven ability leading teams through change
• Commitment to NABA’s mission

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A thorough knowledge of GAAP FASB, SFAS 
• Strong financial systems experience in Net Suite, desired
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Strong organization, analytical and modeling skills
• Effective collaborator and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Commitment to learning and improvement
• Ability to adapt to change management

 Competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Planning/Organization - Priorities and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, develops realistic action plans
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrates accuracy and thoughtfulness
• Initiative - takes initiative in appropriate situations and goes beyond expectations when necessary
• Relationships - develops relationships based upon trust, respect, and commitment to NABA’s mission
• Understanding organizational values/Culture alignment - Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments

Physical Requirements:

• Office/Remote working environment
• Ability to communicate and exchange information as well as use a computer
• Ability to transport up to 20 lbs. 
• Local and/or national travel periodically required 

Location:

• Hybrid setting between NABA office and home office

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: 

As an equal opportunity employer, NABA is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. NABA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: 

The mission of NABA is to address the professional needs of its members and to build leaders that shape the future of the accounting and finance profession with an unfaltering commitment to inspire the same in their successors.

NABA’s vision is for unlimited opportunities and growth for Black business leaders in accounting and related business professions. Learn more about NABA's vision at www.nabainc.org/vision. 

BENEFITS: 

This position offers a competitive compensation package, including full medical and dental benefits; disability insurance; life insurance; and retirement fund options.