Chief Financial Officer at Casa de Amparo in San Marcos, California

Job Description:

At Casa de Amparo, we are committed to supporting youth affected by child abuse and neglect, promoting healing and growth. We believe in empowering our team to help them thrive and grow within the organization. If you are passionate about using your skills for a meaningful cause, we want to hear from you!

Job Overview:

Casa de Amparo is seeking a dynamic and experienced nonprofit financial leader to serve as our Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and mission-driven professional to drive financial excellence in a growing social services agency dedicated to supporting youth affected by abuse and neglect.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will provide strategic financial leadership to ensure the organization’s fiscal health and alignment with its mission. Working closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and department heads, the CFO will develop and implement financial strategies to support operational excellence and growth.

Key responsibilities include overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with nonprofit regulations and GAAP. The CFO will manage cash flow, monitor revenue and expenses, and develop the annual budget to align resources with strategic priorities. The role also involves managing grants, risk, insurance, investment strategies, and diversifying funding sources.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who will lead and mentor the accounting team, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and strengthen productive relationships with donors, funders, financial consultants and banking institutions. The role includes providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making at the executive and board levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support organizational growth and sustainability.


• Lead financial forecasting, ensuring resources align with short- and long-term objectives.


• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO, Board, and leadership team to guide decision-making.

Budgeting and Financial Management

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads to ensure accurate financial projections.


• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and financial reserves to ensure fiscal sustainability.


• Oversee grant management, ensuring financial reporting, fund allocation, and compliance with donor restrictions.

Operations, Risk Management, and Legal Oversight

• Establish and enforce internal financial controls, policies, and risk management strategies.


• Oversee financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and expense management.


• Provide strategic oversight of the organization’s insurance and ensure appropriate risk management strategies are in place to protect organizational assets.


• Oversee legal compliance, contracts, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with legal counsel.

Board and Stakeholder Engagement

• Present financial reports and key insights to the Board of Directors and Operations Committee.


• Collaborate with Development and program teams to align financial planning with fundraising and programmatic goals.


• Foster productive relationships with donors, funders, and financial institutions.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.


• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with at least 5 years in nonprofit financial leadership.


• Expertise in nonprofit financial planning, analysis, statement preparation, and grant management.


• Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations for nonprofits, and cost allocation methodologies.


• Advanced proficiency in financial software, including QuickBooks Online (QBO), HRIS platforms (Paycom), and Microsoft Suite.


• Proven ability to synthesize complex financial data, develop innovative solutions, and provide strategic financial insights.


• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.


• Ability to meet all pre-employment screening requirements, including health exams, TB tests, and clearances required by Community Care Licensing (CCL).

Essential Physical Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.


• The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and expectation to utilize a computer and monitor for 6+ hours.

Casa de Amparo is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

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