CFO

We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to guide the financial direction of a mission-driven organization in Springdale, Arkansas. This leader will play a central role in strengthening long-term sustainability while providing oversight across finance, human resources, and technology functions. The ideal candidate brings strong business judgment, a collaborative leadership approach, and the ability to translate complex financial matters into practical guidance for senior leaders and board members.Responsibilities:• Shape the organization’s financial strategy through long-range planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis that supports mission goals and operational stability.• Partner with executive leadership and the board to evaluate financial performance, identify risks, and recommend actions that support sustainable growth.• Direct core financial operations, including accounting, general ledger activity, payables, receivables, payroll, cash management, and timely close processes.• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and reporting practices that promote accountability and sound stewardship of resources.• Oversee audit preparation, tax-related filings, grant compliance, and regulatory reporting to ensure adherence to nonprofit and funding requirements.• Lead and develop administrative functions connected to human resources, including policy oversight, benefits coordination, compliance, employee relations, and talent support practices.• Provide oversight for information technology operations, including systems reliability, cybersecurity awareness, data integrity, and management of external technology vendors.• Contribute as a senior leadership team member by supporting strategic planning, organizational decision-making, and access to secure, useful operational data for leadership.• Evaluate and improve financial and operational systems to increase efficiency, strengthen reporting, and support organizational scale.• Manage banking partnerships and refine financial procedures that improve liquidity planning and overall fiscal management.