Chief Financial Officer at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

Waterville, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Non-profit Accounting, GAAP, Grant Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Communication Skills, Leadership, Budget Oversight, Decision Making, Change Management, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description KVCAP is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our nonprofit organization as its Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the oversight and leadership of the organization’s Finance Department and its resources. KVCAP currently has a budget of 42 million dollars and employs over 300 staff. KVCAP Corporate Headquarters are located in Waterville, Maine, and KVCAP serves primarily Kennebec and Somerset counties. The CFO is a key member of the executive leadership team and reports directly to the CEO. The CFO represents the organization in the community, with funders, the KVCAP Board of Directors (including providing direct support to the Board of Directors Finance Committee), and banking institutions. We are seeking a CFO who will be team-oriented, who will foster a progressive and visionary environment concerning financial planning and awareness within the agency, and who will provide leadership in advancing the organization's financial strategic direction and will ensure that resources are managed in the most beneficial way. This job will begin on September 1, 2026 or later. Interested candidate should submit both a resume and a cover letter. Applications submitted without cover letters may not be considered. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, fiscal management, or a related field CPA License preferred (but not required) Extensive non-profit financial management experience Thorough understanding of Generally-Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices Grant management experience Outstanding communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal) Must be capable of interacting positively with staff, peers, senior leadership, external audit team and the Board of Directors Ability to interpret complex financial data concisely to a range of different audiences Be positive and solution oriented and able to manage change in a growing organization, as well as a demonstrated record of successfully making decisions involving highly complex accounting and financial issues Benefits Include: 13 Paid Holidays Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance Generous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per year Employer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer match Annual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20+ weeks per year

Responsibilities

The CFO provides leadership and oversight for the organization's Finance Department and resources, reporting directly to the CEO. They are responsible for financial strategic direction and representing the organization to funders, the Board of Directors, and banking institutions.