Chief Financial Officer – CAF America 

CAF America is looking for a Chief Financial Officer that will serve as CAF America’s chief financial strategist and fiduciary leader, ensuring the highest standards of stewardship, transparency, and long-term sustainability. A trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, the CFO translates complex financial and investment information into clear insights that drive decision-making and mission outcomes. This is a foundational, transformational role—the CFO will help shape the next Strategic Plan (launching May 2028) while leading, mentoring, and scaling a high-performing finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multi-year financial strategy, long-range planning, and scenario modeling aligned to CAF America’s priorities and growth ambitions
• Build organization-wide financial clarity and literacy, inspiring shared ownership of financial health
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, with the Controller accountable for day-to-day operations
• Partner closely with the CAF UK CFO and CAF Canada to align financial principles and governance
• Provide executive leadership for investment oversight and governance with the Board and Finance & Risk Committee
• Guide periodic reviews of investment policy to support prudent, long-horizon fiduciary management
• Drive finance systems and process modernization, including the transition to Sage Intacct
• Maintain effective relationships with auditors, banks, investment managers, and insurers
• Maintain an enterprise risk lens over internal controls, segregation of duties, and delegated authority
• Ensure adherence to legal, tax, and reporting standards for foundations, DAFs, and charitable assets

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; master’s in finance or business administration preferred
• Current CPA licensure, preferred
• Experience in organizations that manage philanthropic or stewarded assets—community foundations, DAF sponsors, endowments, or grantmaking institutions
• Experience working with boards and board committees in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations

Location: This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates in the DMV area.

DRiWaterstone is proud to lead this search on behalf of CAF America. For more information on how to apply, please visit: https://driwaterstonehc.com/position/cfo-caf-america/.