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Interim CFO Jobs in New York City, USA at CFS
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Job Title:
Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Position Type: Interim / Contract
Duration: 3–6 months (with potential extension)
Schedule: Hybrid – Onsite Tuesday–Thursday, Remote Monday & Friday
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with anticipated overtime as needed)
Start Date: No later than May 1
Position Overview
The organization is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide senior financial leadership during a period of transition. This role requires a hands-on finance executive with strong nonprofit experience who can immediately step in, maintain stability, and partner with executive leadership, the board, and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings a strong executive presence, deep grants expertise, and the ability to lead through systems and organizational change with a collaborative, positive mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior financial leader, providing strategic and operational oversight for all finance functions
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, cash flow management, and adherence to all deadlines
- Oversee city, state, and federal grants, including compliance and reporting for major public funders
- Maintain and manage financial activity within the Pass Port system (required)
- Partner with auditors and support audit-related activities and corrective actions
- Lead preparation and presentation of financial reports and board packets (distributed 1–2 weeks prior to meetings)
- Present financial updates:
- Quarterly to the Board of Directors
- Monthly to the Finance Committee
- Support benefits-related financial oversight, including pensions and 401(k) plans
- Guide the organization through an active financial systems transition (Great Plains to Blackbaud)
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership and consultants on financial decision-making and restructuring initiatives
- Lead, engage, and support the finance team, fostering collaboration and clear communication
Minimum Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a CFO (executive-level experience required; Controller-only backgrounds will not be considered)
- Significant nonprofit financial leadership experience
- Strong grants management experience, including government funding
- Hands-on experience with Pass Port or equivalent government funding systems
- Prior experience working directly with boards and finance committees
- Proven ability to step into transitional environments and “hit the ground running”
- Advanced Excel skills
- Ability to make thoughtful recommendations while aligning with organizational decisions
Preferred Qualifications (Pluses)
- Experience leading or supporting a financial system implementation or migration
- Comfort navigating organizations with frequent leadership transitions
- Background working with complex funding structures and large public funders
Leadership & Culture Fit
- Engaging, collaborative leader who actively partners with teams
- Visible and approachable executive presence
- Patient, positive, and steady during periods of transition
- Not a “head-down only” operator — values relationship-building and communication
Finance Department Structure
- Chief Financial Officer
- VP of Budgeting & Financial Analysis
- Controller
- AVP of Grants & Contracts
(Each role has direct reports)
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2026
Title: Interim CFO
Company: CFS
Location: New York City, USA
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