Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission

Fresno, California

• Financial Strategy & Executive Leadership: Lead short- and long-term financial planning, multi-year forecasting, agency-wide annual operating budgets, and capital allocation strategies. Advise the CEO, Board of Commissioners, and Finance Committee on financial status, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Grant & Revenue Administration: Maintain rigorous oversight of federal, state, and local funding streams (e.g., Head Start, CSBG, WIC, CalAIM).
• Accounting Operations & Systems: Direct daily accounting operations across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow management. Evaluate, modernize, and optimize ERP/accounting platforms to improve data integrity, workflow automation, and cross-departmental reporting.
• Compliance, Audit & Treasury: Serve as the primary liaison for annual independent financial audits, regulatory reviews, and tax filings. Manage treasury activities, banking/lending relationships, lines of credit, and internal controls to mitigate risk and safeguard assets.
• Team Leadership & Culture: Supervise, mentor, and build a high-performing finance and accounting team, promoting a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous learning.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. Master’s degree (MBA/MPA) or CPA/CMA designation preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with significant senior leadership (CFO, Controller, or Finance Director) in a large nonprofit organization or public agency. Experience with Community Action Agencies or multi-program human service organizations is highly desirable.
• Corporate Finance Experience: Senior-level financial management experience in a corporate or for-profit environment is preferred, particularly experience overseeing complex financial operations.
• Nonprofit Fund Accounting: Demonstrated experience with nonprofit fund accounting, including accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds, multiple funding sources, and program-specific financial reporting.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with FASB accounting standards and OMB regulations, including the requirements applicable to federally funded nonprofit organizations.
• Risk Management & Internal Controls: Experience identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks, strengthening internal controls, and safeguarding organizational assets.
• Financial Technology: Familiarity with financial management software, with the ability to evaluate and implement systems that improve efficiency and data integrity.
• Financial Analysis: Strong ability to analyze complex financial information, identify trends and risks, interpret financial data, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations for organizational leadership.
• Audit Expertise: Significant experience managing or supporting external financial and compliance audits, including preparing for audits, responding to findings, and implementing corrective actions.
• Financial Institution Relationships: Experience establishing and managing relationships with banks and other financial institutions, including banking services, cash management, credit facilities, lending relationships, and other treasury functions.

• Mission Alignment: Deep commitment to community action, social justice, and Fresno EOC’s mission of empowering low-income families and individuals.
• Strategic & Operational Versatility: Ability to transition seamlessly between strategic executive visioning and tactical, hands-on financial analysis.
• Communication Excellence: Skillful at translating complex grant metrics, financial trends, and budgets into clear, actionable terms for board members, program directors, and non-financial staff.
• Adaptability & Calm: Proven ability to manage competing priorities, tight grant deadlines, and shifting regulatory demands while maintaining composure and team focus.

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