Chief Financial Officer

Our client, a well-established nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is seeking an accomplished and mission-driven Chief Financial Officer to join its senior leadership team. This role goes beyond traditional financial oversight, it offers the chance to help steer the financial direction of an organization focused on expanding access to capital, fueling entrepreneurship, and creating jobs in underserved communities.

This opportunity is well suited for a finance leader who is energized by pairing disciplined financial strategy with tangible social impact, and who is comfortable operating in a fast-moving, mission-oriented environment that calls for creativity, flexibility, and strong technical grounding.

Reporting to the President & CEO and serving as a core member of the leadership team, the CFO will drive the organization's financial strategy, long-term planning, and investor and funder relationships, while directing the audit, finance, loan servicing, and treasury functions. This position carries real influence over strategic decision-making and will directly shape the organization's ability to expand its lending activity and deepen its community impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multi-year financial modeling, scenario analysis, and long-range strategic forecasting
• Oversee capital strategy, asset-liability management (ALM), and liquidity planning
• Manage relationships with investors and funders, including reporting, covenant compliance, and due diligence
• Direct the annual budgeting process, reforecasting, and ongoing financial performance analysis
• Ensure GAAP compliance and oversee CDFI Fund and federal/state funder reporting requirements
• Guide Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) methodology and portfolio risk oversight
• Direct treasury operations, cash management, and financial risk policy
• Oversee the annual external audit, Form 990 filing, and internal controls
• Build and lead a high-performing Finance and Loan Servicing team grounded in accountability and growth
• Champion the adoption of modern financial systems, BI platforms, and data analytics tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; MBA, CPA, and/or CMA strongly preferred
• 15 or more years of progressively responsible experience in financial management within nonprofit, CDFI, or commercial lending organizations
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in senior management roles with supervisory responsibility
• Track record of raising and/or managing capital from banks, foundations, institutional lenders, and government sources
• Strong command of ALM, capital planning, credit risk, liquidity risk, and enterprise risk management
• Skilled in financial modeling, multi-year forecasting, and use of business intelligence (BI) tools
• Familiarity with CDFI compliance requirements, federal/state funder regulations, and nonprofit financial reporting standards

Compensation, Location and Benefits:

• The compensation range for this position is between $150,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience
• Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
• This is a hybrid role, with an onsite presence expected 2-3 days per week
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, FSA, paid time off and holidays, and professional development support

About the Organization:

Our client is a nonprofit CDFI committed to closing the capital access gap for small business owners in low-income and historically underinvested communities. Through flexible, mission-driven lending, the organization supports entrepreneurs who are creating jobs, building wealth, and revitalizing their neighborhoods. Its team is united by the belief that financial tools can serve as a genuine engine for equity.

Application Requirements and Deadline:

Please submit your required application materials (e.g., Resume and Cover Letter), by Wednesday, August 12, 2026.  

Questions: For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Kristin Richards krichards@hciadvisorygroup.com