CFO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Community-Focused Lending Organization

Do you think in balance sheets, cash flow, and strategy — and also care deeply about strengthening small businesses and communities? If you’re the rare CFO who can manage risk with wisdom and still lead with heart, we’d love to meet you.

We’re seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to guide the financial strategy of a mission-driven lending organization focused on expanding access to capital for underserved entrepreneurs. This role blends financial leadership, portfolio management, compliance, strategy, and stewardship.

What You’ll Lead

Oversee all financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

Ensure strong stewardship of loan funds, grants, and organizational resources

Manage loan portfolio performance, liquidity, capital stack, and risk

Develop financial strategies that support growth and long-term sustainability

Prepare financial statements and presentations for the Board of Directors

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and grant reporting requirements

Oversee internal controls, audits, and financial policies

Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team on strategic planning

Support lending activities by aligning capital strategy with loan deployment

Build strong relationships with lenders, investors, auditors, and funders

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You

Are passionate about advancing economic opportunity and entrepreneurship

Can translate financial information into clear, practical insight for non-finance folks

Enjoy partnering with leaders to turn mission into measurable impact

Balance prudence with innovation — you respect rules but don’t fear growth

Value confidentiality, accuracy, integrity, and wise decision-making

Are comfortable operating in nonprofit, CDFI, banking, or lending environments

Preferred Background

Senior financial leadership experience (CFO, Controller, VP Finance, etc.)

Experience in lending, banking, CDFI, community development finance, or nonprofit finance

Strong knowledge of GAAP, audits, compliance, and financial reporting

Experience managing loan portfolios and/or grant funding preferred

Why This Role Matters

Access to capital changes lives. The CFO ensures we steward resources responsibly, fuel lending programs, and expand our ability to serve entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by traditional finance. Your work makes jobs, stability, and second chances possible.

What We Offer

Meaningful work with visible community impact

Collaborative leadership team

Board partnership and opportunity to shape strategy

Competitive compensation and benefits (shared during the hiring process)

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