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About the Role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages financial resources to build the sustainability of Shanti’s work and mission, works collaboratively to ensure organizational goals are met, and builds relationships across the organization to drive communication, align actions, and ensure fiscal best practices and spending policy compliance. The CFO leads all financial administration, reporting, analysis, budgeting, expenditure and internal controls, policies and procedures, compliance, risk management, and auditing activities. The CFO also leads the organization’s administrative responsibilities, in collaboration with the CEO, including Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), leasing and asset management, and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain annual financial plan, including operating and capital budgets.
Provide financial leadership to officers, directors, and staff to build ownership of goals and budget management skills.
Serve as a member of the Executive Team to develop and implement agency-wide policies, procedures, and strategic goals.
Lead day-to-day accounting and finance functions to ensure timely and accurate financial records and business continuity.
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Provide executive leadership for Finance and Information Technology (IT), and collaborate with the CEO to lead Human Resources.
Oversee enterprise risk management, including financial controls, cybersecurity, data privacy, and organizational policies.
Manage all financial, program, and grants accounting, ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets.
Analyze financial data and present financial and HR reports to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Communicate financial statements, conduct forecasts, and oversee employment legal matters.
Serve as staff liaison for the Board Finance Committee and present reports to the committee and the full Board of Directors.
Ensure finance systems and processes are up-to-date and compliant with legal regulations and best practices.
Conduct annual internal control risk assessment, grant compliance review, and policy updates.
Manage the annual renewal of insurance, ensuring compliance and adequate coverage.
Oversee the development, review, and compliance of organizational HR and finance policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field.
Minimum of eight (8) years nonprofit financial management experience required.
Minimum of five (5) years in a senior management role required.
Knowledge of City, State, and Federal contract budgeting required.
Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and financial regulations and procedures required.
Personal commitment to the mission and values of Shanti.

Skills

Ability to lead financial and administrative responsibilities with competency, emotional intelligence, and ethics.
Skilled in financial planning and budgeting, asset management, and investment strategies.
Ability to create collaboration across functional areas and help non-finance staff understand concerns, risks, and opportunities.
Solid contract negotiation skills.
Ability to make recommendations for organizational changes based on needs and resources.
Ability to employ conflict resolution and de-escalation tactics.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to supervise and support a diverse team.
High level of emotional intelligence (EQ) and commitment to equity and inclusion.
Ability to interact professionally across all parts of the organization.

Location

Office role
Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

8 years nonprofit financial management
5 years senior management

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Master's in accounting preferred
Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) preferred
Background or certification in HR or other administrative function a plus

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 - $180,000

Benefits

Multiple fully covered medical options
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Long term and short-term disability
Chiropractic/acupuncture
Employee Assistance Program
Optional Teledoc plan
403B saving plan
90 hours of sick time annually (first year)
112.5 hours vacation annually (first year)
Two (2) personal days annually
16 paid holidays

About the Company

Shanti Project (Shanti) is a nonprofit organization that builds human connections to reduce isolation, enhance health and well-being, and improve quality of life for local community members.
Through comprehensive, continuum-of-care programs, including in-home and onsite care navigation, emotional and practical support, and services to preserve the human-animal bond, Shanti strives to enhance the lives of aging community members and those living with terminal, life-threatening, or disabling illnesses or conditions.

Equal Opportunity

Shanti is an equal opportunity employer that supports and lives diversity in our staffing and values.
Shanti complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
We actively encourage and seek qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.