Chief Financial Officer

Headhunter: Robert Half

Medicine and Health

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Director

Experteer Overview

As CFO, you will steer the organization’s financial health and operational integrity in the Greater Philadelphia area. You will provide strategic financial leadership to program teams, drive compliant budgeting and grant management, and safeguard resources. Your work supports mission-aligned decision‑making and ensures cash stability through forecasting and robust reporting. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to shape financial strategy in a mission-driven context.

Responsibilities

Provide financial guidance to program leaders and stakeholders to inform mission-aligned decisions
Strengthen budgeting by educating managers on financial principles, grant requirements, and budget drivers
Optimize banking, cash handling, and cash stewardship to protect resources
Develop a cash-flow forecasting process and reporting system with minimum cash thresholds
Continuously improve finance department structure, processes, and staffing for efficiency and compliance
Support professional development and growth of finance team members
Oversee preparation of financial reports, grant expenditure reports, funder reports, tax filings (e.g., Form 990), and regulatory submissions

Key requirements

7+ years progressive financial leadership experience
Ability to lead and develop finance teams
Healthcare industry experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Bachelor in unknown field (or equivalent)
MBA and/or CPA preferred

leadership communication problem-solving financial reporting budgeting grant management

Description

As CFO, you will steer the organization’s financial health and operational integrity in the Greater Philadelphia area. You will provide stra…

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