Chief Financial Officer - Colorado Springs - Catholic Charities USA

Description

Catholic Charities is seeking a strategic and mission-focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial vision and stewardship of our organization. As a trusted partner to the CEO and Board of Directors, the CFO will play a key role in guiding the agency's long-term financial planning, overseeing core financial operations, and ensuring the responsible management of resources in support of our mission.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned financial leader who brings strong financial experience, a collaborative approach, and a deep commitment to service. The CFO will lead the finance team, support agency-wide decision-making with sound financial insight, and help position Catholic Charities for continued impact and sustainability in a changing landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as a strategic partner to the President & CEO and Board of Directors on financial planning, risk management, sustainability, trends, and agency growth.
• Lead long-term financial planning and forecasting aligned with agency priorities, impact goals, and external economic conditions.
• Promote data-informed decision-making across departments through effective financial modeling and forecasting.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, cash flow, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, dashboards, and forecasts for executive leadership and the Board.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to guide agency strategy and resource allocation.
• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the organization's capital planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Oversee the organization's investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with board-approved investment policies and the organization's mission, values, and long-term financial objectives.

Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

• Manage the annual audit process and ensure all financial practices comply with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor internal controls and risk exposure and implement improvements to strengthen fiscal operations.
• Lead the preparation of annual filings, including IRS Form 990 and other regulatory reports.

Grants & Restricted Fund Management

• Oversee financial management of public and private grants, including compliance, reimbursement, and reporting.
• Collaborate with program and advancement teams to ensure strategic and compliant use of restricted funds.

Team & Systems Oversight

• Lead and develop the Finance team to ensure high performance, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee payroll administration and benefits-related fiscal responsibilities.
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems and processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Lead the development and enforcement of agency-wide policies and procedures, including employee guidelines related to fiscal responsibility, to ensure alignment with regulatory standards, best practices, and organizational values.

Board & Committee Engagement

• Present regularly to the Board of Directors and its Finance Committee, providing insight, transparency, and strategic guidance.
• Support the financial literacy and engagement of board members in stewardship and sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including significant nonprofit experience.
• Proven record of managing audits, complex budgets, and cross-functional financial operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Authentic personal commitment to Catholic Social Teaching.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, financial analysis, and business acumen.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences.
• Deep knowledge of fund accounting, grant management, and nonprofit regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks) and payroll platforms (e.g., Paylocity) a plus.

Work Environment

Location: The role is in-person, based out of the Catholic Charities' headquarters in Colorado Springs.

• Occasional evenings and weekends are required to accommodate meetings and special events.
• A majority of the assigned duties are performed in an office environment.
• The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $110,000 – $130,000 annually. Salary is determined based on the applicant's incoming skills and experience, and the budget at time of hiring.

• Position Classification & Primary Schedule
• Exempt
• Full Time: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Benefits Offered

• Paid Leave
  • 17 holidays (approximate) annually
  • 15 days of Discretionary Time Off (DTO) during your first year, increasing with seniority
  • Spiritual Enrichment (2 hours monthly)
  • Your Birthday (Take a paid day off during your birthday month)
• Health & Wellness Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dental Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • $2,000 Dependent Life Insurance for spouse and each eligible child
• Income Protection
  • Short-term Disability Insurance after 30 days of employment
  • Long-term Disability Insurance after 6 months of employment
  • FAMLI / FMLA
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • $50,000 Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
  • Pension Plan (6% of wages plus interest) with 20% vesting after each year of service
  • 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuities
• Other: Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified organization

Equal Employment Opportunity

Catholic Charities is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or any related conditions, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

Applicants and employees need not be Catholic. However, all employees are governed by Canon Law or the teachings of the Catholic Church.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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