Chief Financial Officer

Crispus Attucks Association in York, PA (onsite) offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program. The organization is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations, strategy, budgeting, reporting, audits, and risk management within a nonprofit setting.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Direct general ledger upkeep, payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, coordinate the annual audit, and review the IRS Form 990 and other tax filings
• Lead the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements, plus reports for the Board and external agencies as required
• Prepare and present financial updates for Finance Committee and Board meetings as requested
• Manage the accounting department, coordinate annual budget development, and oversee the annual audit with external auditors
• Establish and maintain robust internal control safeguards
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary and grant reporting requirements, with accuracy and timeliness
• Demonstrated senior leadership in financial management within nonprofit or governmental sectors, with supervisory experience
• Ensure all accounting and financial reporting practices comply with regulatory and third-party requirements, organizational objectives, and GAAP
• Oversee tax-exempt financing and other financings, negotiating favorable rates and terms while minimizing administrative burden and ensuring covenants are met
• Build and sustain relationships with financial institutions providing operating banking services, including checking, lines of credit, reconciliations, fraud controls, and online access
• Prepare and analyze cash flow, monitor cost controls and expenses, and advise the CEO and Finance Committee on potential weaknesses and opportunities for improvement
• Oversee the organization’s insurance and risk management program; collaborate with Human Resources to assess and maintain competitive, cost-effective benefit plans
• Collaborate with the Development Department on grants and funding requests to support fundraising growth
• Oversee Charter School pension plans and the organization’s 401(k), including annual census data and Form 5500 review
• Assist the Business Manager for the Crispus Attucks YouthBuild Charter School and supervise related financial management activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO or Finance Committee

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or a related field required
• CPA and/or graduate degree (MBA or MS in Accounting/Finance) preferred
• Minimum of five years in a senior financial-management role, with hands-on experience across accounting, financial statement preparation, general ledger, audits, annual tax filings, payroll, benefits administration, and insurance, preferably in a nonprofit setting
• Proficiency with accounting software to deliver accurate financial information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
• Ability to adapt to a flexible, fast-paced, diverse work environment
• Proven knowledge of ensuring accounting and financial reporting align with regulatory and third-party requirements (federal/state agencies, foundations, GAAP, etc.)
• Solid budgeting, forecasting, and identification of cost control opportunities
• Experience managing annual audits with outside auditors and maintaining internal controls, including coordinating responses to audit findings
• Board experience is preferred; capable of developing and executing financial strategies aligned with organizational goals to support sustainable growth

Compensation and Location

Salary: USD 110,000 – 140,000 per year

Location: York, PA, on site

Physical Demands

Primarily sedentary work with data entry requiring the use of both hands.