CFO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Community-Focused Lending Organization

Do you think in balance sheets cash flow and strategy and also care deeply about strengthening small businesses and communities If youre the rare CFO who can manage risk with wisdom and still lead with heart wed love to meet you.

Were seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to guide the financial strategy of a mission-driven lending organization focused on expanding access to capital for underserved entrepreneurs. This role blends financial leadership portfolio management compliance strategy and stewardship.

What Youll Lead

• Oversee all financial operations budgeting forecasting and reporting
• Ensure strong stewardship of loan funds grants and organizational resources
• Manage loan portfolio performance liquidity capital stack and risk
• Develop financial strategies that support growth and long-term sustainability
• Prepare financial statements and presentations for the Board of Directors
• Ensure compliance with federal state and grant reporting requirements
• Oversee internal controls audits and financial policies
• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team on strategic planning
• Support lending activities by aligning capital strategy with loan deployment
• Build strong relationships with lenders investors auditors and funders

Youll Be a Great Fit If You

• Are passionate about advancing economic opportunity and entrepreneurship
• Can translate financial information into clear practical insight for non-finance folks
• Enjoy partnering with leaders to turn mission into measurable impact
• Balance prudence with innovation you respect rules but dont fear growth
• Value confidentiality accuracy integrity and wise decision-making
• Are comfortable operating in nonprofit CDFI banking or lending environments

Preferred Background

• Senior financial leadership experience (CFO Controller VP Finance etc.)
• Experience in lending banking CDFI community development finance or nonprofit finance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP audits compliance and financial reporting
• Experience managing loan portfolios and/or grant funding preferred

Why This Role Matters

Access to capital changes lives. The CFO ensures we steward resources responsibly fuel lending programs and expand our ability to serve entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by traditional finance. Your work makes jobs stability and second chances possible.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work with visible community impact
• Collaborative leadership team
• Board partnership and opportunity to shape strategy
• Competitive compensation and benefits (shared during the hiring process)