Chief Financial Officer

VARC, Inc seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy for a growing, multi-site nonprofit and turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for executives and the Board.

Responsibilities

• Develop a forward-looking financial strategy for a growing, multi-site organization
• Translate financial information into actionable insight for senior leaders and the governing Board
• Strengthen forecasting, FP&A, KPIs, dashboards, and enterprise decision-making
• Assess growth opportunities including partnerships, new markets, investments, and potential M&A
• Guide capital allocation and address priorities for where the next dollar should be directed
• Analyze program economics and sustainability across VARC’s diverse programs and business operations
• Enhance enterprise risk management and support organizational resilience
• Modernize Finance with improved systems, automation, data practices, and AI-enabled tools
• Partner with operational leaders to improve performance and sustainability while maintaining mission focus

Requirements

• Experienced financial executive able to operate comfortably between strategy and detailed execution
• Asks strong questions before reaching conclusions; able to support decisions with sound reasoning
• Can explain complex financial topics without requiring others to have a finance background
• Understands outcomes can be “no,” “not yet,” or “yes,” and can guide how to make them work in practice
• Credible with auditors, bankers, Boards, operational leaders, and finance professionals, while remaining approachable
• Develops people; promotes accountability without unnecessary bureaucracy; demonstrates curiosity about technology and better ways of working
• Believes financial discipline and mission impact are aligned priorities
• Progressive financial leadership experience with significant executive-level responsibility
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in a related field preferred
• CPA, CFA, or comparable professional credential preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead financial strategy in a complex organization
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, analytical, and strategic decision-making capabilities
• Experience across multiple business lines, locations, revenue models, or operating entities strongly valued
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence for collaboration with senior leadership and the governing Board
• Leadership philosophy grounded in service, accountability, development, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Technology

• AI-enabled tools

Benefits

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance