Nonprofit Chief Financial Officer

2 days, 13 hours ago
Full-time
Executive
Finance and Accounting
Third Plateau

Third Plateau

Third Plateau is a social impact consulting firm that partners with organizations and individuals to drive social change. They offer strategy, research, leadership development, philanthropic management, and coaching services to help clients reimagine a...

Professional Services
11-50
Founded 2011

Description

  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closes and prepare client financial statements.
  • Manage year-end adjustments and maintain balance sheet accounts.
  • Coach Executive Directors, CEOs, and client staff on financial management and strategic decisions.
  • Conduct high-level financial analyses to support client decision-making.
  • Review team deliverables for accuracy, quality, and alignment with client objectives.
  • Identify process and system weaknesses, recommend improvements, and support implementation.
  • Create and maintain client documentation and written accounting procedures.
  • Coordinate with auditors and tax accountants and support audit-related activities.
  • Partner with Senior Accountants to fulfill annual client contract obligations and meet deadlines.
  • Advise private foundations on grantmaking operations, board reporting, investment oversight, financial management, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of hands-on, full-charge accounting experience supporting nonprofits and/or private foundations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of nonprofit GAAP, grants, and grant accounting.
  • Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience managing multiple clients, competing deadlines, and projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Collaborative, consultative approach and a commitment to serving nonprofit organizations.
  • Ability to work independently, remain accountable, and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
  • Audit experience or experience supporting an employer audit (preferred).
  • Experience supporting private foundations, including grantmaking, investment reporting, board governance, regulatory compliance, Form 990-PF, charitable distribution rules, and foundation financial reporting (preferred).

Benefits

  • Remote-first work environment.
  • Flexible and generous paid time off.
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees, plus dependent coverage contributions.
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Up to $850 employer contribution to a Health Savings Account, plus FSA, dependent care FSA, and commuter accounts.
  • $550 initial home-office stipend, with $250 annually thereafter, plus a $110 monthly cell phone and home internet stipend.
  • $1,000 annual professional development stipend, curated learning opportunities, and team-based growth experiences.
  • 13 weeks of paid parental and medical leave, discretionary annual bonus, and up to $500 annually for mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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