The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, planning, and stewardship of Wu Yee Children’s Services. The CFO ensures that the agency’s financial infrastructure is sound, transparent, and aligned with long-term organizational sustainability. This role oversees accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, audits, and financial risk management. The CFO partners closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership to guide high-level financial decision-making and ensure alignment between financial resources and programmatic goals.

This is not a Remote position. Wu Yee is not able to provide any Visa sponsorship. 

Primary Responsibilities Include: 

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as the organization’s top financial strategist, developing multi-year financial plans and advising the CEO and Board on fiscal policy, sustainability, and organizational risk.
• Partner with program and development leaders to align resources with strategic initiatives and long-term planning.
• Lead the creation of a finance-forward culture that supports mission-driven decision-making, innovation, and operational efficiency.

Financial Management & Planning

• Oversee the development, monitoring, and reporting of organizational and departmental budgets; work with department leaders to ensure fiscal responsibility and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance and provide timely reports to the CEO, Board, and senior leaders, including analysis of key variances, trends, and implications.
• Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts and oversee cash and investment management strategies in coordination with external advisors and banking partners.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, internal controls, and recordkeeping in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit best practices.

Compliance & Risk Oversight

• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual financial requirements, including funder-specific reporting and audit obligations.
• Lead preparation and execution of annual independent audits; support the Board’s Audit Committee throughout the audit cycle.
• Ensure organizational compliance with IRS, California nonprofit laws, and grant-specific financial conditions.
• Oversee all required federal, state, and local financial filings and reports, including tax returns and financial statements.

Grants, Contracts & Fund Development Support

• Partner with Development and Program teams to prepare proposal budgets, track grant-related expenditures, and ensure accurate and timely funder reporting.
• Monitor all grant and contract financial performance, and proactively identify and resolve compliance or funding issues.
• Support agency efforts to secure new funding by providing financial analyses and scenario modeling for grants, contracts, and philanthropic partnerships.

Board & Executive Leadership Support

• Serve as primary staff liaison to the Finance & Budget Committee and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Provide regular financial reports, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board.
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives, representing the financial perspective in cross-functional planning.

Child Care Subsidy Financial Oversight

• Oversee financial elements of the Child Care Subsidy program, including caseload tracking, payment reporting, budget projections, and communication with the City & County of San Francisco (CCSF) and Human Services Agency (HSA).
• Ensure funding utilization is maximized while remaining in compliance with all public and private agreements.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA, MBA, or a related graduate degree preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years in a senior financial leadership role in a complex, multi-service nonprofit, government agency, or philanthropic organization.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing multimillion-dollar budgets and financial systems.
• Experience managing grant- and contract-funded programs, including compliance with local, state, and federal funding requirements.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors, including participation in Finance and/or Audit Committees.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of nonprofit financial regulations, GAAP standards, audit processes, and IRS compliance.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Skilled in financial forecasting, modeling, and data-driven decision-making.
• Effective communicator with ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; able to lead teams, build consensus, and influence cross-functional collaboration.
• Commitment to Wu Yee’s mission and values, including equity, access, and support for families and children.
• Proficient in enterprise accounting software (NetSuite) and Microsoft Office/Google Suite (Sheets/Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements:

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds

NOTE: This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different and additional duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary $220,000 - $240,000, exempt
• Fully paid employee health, dental, and vision.
• 403b with matching contribution after 1 year (6 %)
• 14 days holidays
• 15 days of paid vacation 
• Generous sick leave
• Lots of opportunities for advancement across the organization.
• Extensive paid training and professional development

NOTE: This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different and additional duties as assigned.

Wu Yee Children’s Services conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action. We promote diversity and urge women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wu Yee Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer.