Description:
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 40 hours
FLSA CATERGORY: Exempt
LOCATION: Irvine, CA
REPORTING TO: President/CEO
Would you like to leverage your financial and management expertise by giving back to the community? Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of local older adults and the families involved in their care? Would you like to broaden your expertise by working for a leading non-profit organization that provides innovative programs and services for older adults in Southern California?
The Council on Aging – Southern California (COASC) is a nonprofit organization serving over 100,000 older adults each year across a five-county region. For more than 50 years, we’ve helped seniors, and their families navigate the aging process with dignity and support. We’re growing fast and looking for a strategic, hands-on financial leader to help us expand our impact.

POSTION SUMMARY:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the President & CEO. This role oversees finance, HR, IT, and office operations. The CFO is responsible for financial strategy, planning, and compliance, and plays a central role in managing county contracts, supervising cross-functional teams, and aligning operations with the organization’s goals. The CFO also works closely with the Board’s Executive, Finance, and Audit Committees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of senior nonprofit leadership, including finance, HR, IT, and operations
• Bachelors in Accounting required; advanced degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and internal controls
• Experience with California labor law, risk management, insurance, and compliance
• High proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and fund accounting systems
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a collaborative environment
• Skilled communicator, comfortable presenting to boards and funders
• Confident, resourceful, and able to adapt in a fast-moving nonprofit environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid CA driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance
• Proof of U.S. work eligibility
• Ability to pass a Live Scan background check
• Must occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. and perform office-based physical tasks