Chief Financial Officer

Graham Windham

• Reporting To: President and CEO
• Department: Finance
• Location: Hybrid – based out of headquarters in Brooklyn, NY
• Organization: Graham Windham
  
  

About Graham Windham

Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults, and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing. Graham collaborates with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives.

Graham’s vision is centered on Community Alternatives to Harmful Systems, including:

• Developing alternatives to foster care that eliminate harm
• Providing support for family wellbeing in partnership with community
• Helping youth and families lead healthy, prosperous lives
• Advancing our thriving One Graham culture
  
  

Founded in 1806, Graham Windham has an annual operating budget of $63 million and a staff of 500. It serves over 4,500 youth and families at 12 community-based sites in Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.

Programs Include

• Graham SLAM: Long-term support for youth in or at risk of foster care, from high school through career.
• Beacon and Cornerstone Programs: Academic and enrichment programs for over 1,000 children.
• Foster Care: Services in the Bronx, Harlem, and Brooklyn.
• Mental Health Services: Support for behavioral and emotional challenges, including trauma.
• Family Support & Empowerment: Goal-setting and personal growth for parents.
• Health Homes Care Management: For children with complex needs.
• The Graham School: K–12 school for 300 students referred by school districts.
• Taking Care of Business: Entrepreneurial training and microgrants.
  
  

Under the leadership of President and CEO Kimberly Hardy Watson, Graham Windham is supported by a strong Board of Directors, senior leadership, foundations, and government grants.

The Role

With the retirement of its longstanding CFO, Graham Windham seeks a strategic and motivated individual to join the leadership team. The CFO sits on the Executive Council and oversees all finance, budget, audit, accounting, and treasury functions, providing high-level financial guidance to senior leadership and the Board.

The CFO will be a transparent, values-driven leader who fosters inclusion, accountability, and celebration. They will lead with Graham’s organizational pillars: Respect, Grow, Thrive, and Lead.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and Board to set annual goals and develop finance strategies.
• Maintain multi-year financial models and scenario plans.
• Advise on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investments, and policy.
• Lead and mentor the Finance team; build skills and shared priorities.
• Liaise with Finance & Investment and Audit & Risk Board committees.
• Oversee accounting systems for multiple revenue sources.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and funder requirements.
• Align financial planning with fundraising strategies.
• Guide earned revenue strategy.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and reporting.
• Manage cash flow, banking, and treasury functions.
• Oversee audits and financial statements.
• Optimize financial systems and tools.
• Ensure strong billing and claims documentation systems.
• Lead financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Manage insurance portfolio and risk management.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure payroll integrity.
• Represent Graham in advocacy and policy development.
• Stay informed on nonprofit finance trends.
  
  

Key Selection Criteria

• 10+ years of finance experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in accounting, finance, or economics).
• Experience with government, earned, and philanthropic revenue.
• Strong communication and change leadership skills.
• Experience with nonprofit Boards and financial systems (e.g., MIP).
• Proven team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• High emotional intelligence and integrity.
  
  

Personal / Professional Attributes

• Passion for Graham Windham’s mission.
• Strategic, proactive, and analytical thinker.
• Collaborative and results-oriented.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Sense of humor and accountability.
  
  

Compensation

• Salary: Approximately $250,000
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, pension, 403(b), and more.
  
  

Applications

Please Direct All Recommendations And Applications To

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