charity: water · 10 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$260K/yr - $280K/yr
15+ years expcharity: water is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee the organization’s finance function and provide strategic financial leadership across the organization. The CFO will lead long-range financial planning, board communication, and provide enterprise-level financial decision support, while ensuring excellence in accounting, compliance, and risk management.
CharityNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-level long-range financial planning, multi-year forecasting, and scenario modeling to inform strategic choices, investment pacing, and risk tradeoffs
Serve as a primary financial partner to the President and Executive Team, providing clear insight into financial performance, sustainability, and strategic options
Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and long-term outlooks to the Board, and manage relationships with the Board’s Finance and Audit Committees
Translate complex financial information into clear narratives that support strong governance and confident decision-making
Support major strategic initiatives through rigorous financial analysis, due diligence, and “what-if” modeling
Review business results and help direct resources toward initiatives that most effectively advance mission impact and operating efficiency
Lead all finance and accounting functions, including nonprofit accounting operations, FP&A, treasury, cash management, financial controls, compliance, and financial risk management
Oversee annual and long-term budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and operational realities
Oversee the development and maintenance of integrated financial models and performance metrics that support monthly and quarterly reporting, forecasting, and decision-making
Oversee the modernization of financial systems and planning processes, including a transition to the social-impact version of NetSuite and improvements to budgeting and forecasting tools to support long-term planning and decision-making
Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards
Oversee audit processes, insurance coverage, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the organization is appropriately protected as it scales domestically and internationally
Partner closely with Revenue Operations to incorporate revenue forecasts into integrated financial plans, while maintaining clear role definition and accountability
Lead and develop a team across Accounting and FP&A, fostering a culture of clarity, accountability, and excellence
Set clear priorities and expectations for the finance function that support both near-term execution and long-term planning
Coach and mentor team members, supporting professional growth and capability development
Guide the finance team through periods of transition, ensuring continuity while strengthening systems and processes over time
Build strong cross-functional partnerships while maintaining appropriate financial rigor and ownership
Qualification
Required
15+ years of senior financial leadership experience, including significant experience within nonprofit organizations
Demonstrated, hands-on experience leading nonprofit accounting functions, including audit, compliance, and GAAP reporting for nonprofits
Proven experience leading long-range financial planning, forecasting, and board-level financial communication
Strong strategic and analytical skills, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment
Track record of building and leading effective finance teams
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; MBA a plus
Preferred
Global perspective and experience supporting international operations strongly preferred
Preferred experience with Netsuite
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Summer Fridays
6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment
Annual bonus potential through The Pool
401k plan + employer match
Medical covered at 85% + Dental/Vision contributions
FSA + dependent day care FSA
Employer-paid life insurance, STD, LTD
16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
Stipends for Home office, Professional Development, and a You-do-You Perk
TSA Pre-check reimbursement
2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration
Company
charity: water
charity: water is a non-profit organization that supplies clean and safe drinking water to developing nations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.7MKey Investors
Perficient
2025-04-08Grant
2013-05-13Seed· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Harrison
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-04-24
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