Fractional CFO

THRIVE NONPROFIT PARTNERS 
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EEOC CLASSIFICATION: FLSA-Exempt 

FLSA Status: Exempt  This role can scale in hours over time based on client load and organizational needs.

HOURS WORKED: TBA 

WORKWEEK: Monday - Friday 

SUPERVISOR: Terisa Clark, Founder / CEO 

Job Description revised: April 2026 

Job Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to support nonprofit organizations with high-level financial leadership, strategic insight, and nonprofit accounting practices. This position plays a key role in the Thrive Nonprofit Partners Client Services Team. Your role is equal parts leader, coach, advisor and accountability partner. The ideal candidate is passionate about mission-driven work, skilled in building high-trust relationships, translating financial data into actionable guidance, and comfortable partnering with executives, boards, and program leaders. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Financial Strategy & Leadership 

• Understand the mission and goals of our clients in order to provide strategic financial leadership.  
• Establish authentic and meaningful relationships with the Senior/Executive Pastor, Director, Board, and leadership team centered on trust, honesty and expertise. 
• Prepare financial analysis/dashboards to lead discussions with clients that enable them to make data-driven decisions for weeks, months, and years in advance. Examples includes cash flow models, financial statement projections, funding models, scenario planning, etc 
• Maintain clear communication of progress and deliverables using tools for project tracking to ensure alignment with client expectations and processes. 

Operational & Systems Excellence 

• Assess and optimize financial systems, workflows, and technology to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls. 
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to internal finance teams or outsourced bookkeeping providers to improve accounting and processes. 
• Evaluate and recommend best practices in financial reporting, cash management, and internal control procedures. 

Nonprofit Accounting & Compliance 

• Strengthen nonprofit accounting practices in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. 
• Ensure proper accounting, grant management, and restricted/unrestricted fund tracking. 
• Support clients in budget prepration, audit preparation and year end close through collaboration with finance teams. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field. 
• Experience in controller, CFO, Fractional CFO or similar consultant work.  
• Aligned values with the clients we serve in the nonprofit sector, mainly churches and ministries. 
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Blackbaud, QuickBooks, Excel) and the ability to learn new tools. 
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and leverage new software (and AI-assisted tools) to improve efficiency to deliver high-quality client service.
• Excellence in communication and building trusted relationships. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience working in or with nonprofit organizations. 
• Having a CPA or CMA designation is a plus but not required. 
• Familiarity with financial compliance and reporting standards for nonprofits. 
• Alignment with our Leadership Principles: Our work is a calling, and we aim to honor Jesus in how we lead, serve, and deliver results. Thrive leaders are known for these principles: Make It Happen, Say It Simple, Trust is Glue, Courage to Speak Truth, Faith-Filled Follow-Through, and Humble Learners. These principles guide how we show up internally and with clients, and how we stay accountable and client-focused.

Work Environment: 

This is a remote position, with the flexibility to work from a home office. The role requires reliable internet access and a professional environment suitable for virtual meetings and confidential financial work. Any travel or on-site requirements will be communicated and planned in advance. 

We will provide the necessary software licenses and subscriptions required to perform the duties of the role. However, employees are responsible for providing and maintaining their own computer, hardware, phone and other equipment needed for their home office setup, as well as reliable internet access. 

What We Offer : 

We partner with established churches, private schools, and nonprofit organizations that are ready to move beyond maintenance-mode and embrace forward-looking strategic leadership for long-term, sustainable growth. We have more than 30 years of experience working with boards and executives. Our clients consistently move from feeling overwhelmed and uncertain to leading confidently and having peace as they make forward-looking decisions. 

Our Values Are: 

• FAITHFUL: We live by faith in Jesus, keeping our promises and nurturing enduring relationships. 
• STEWARDSHIP: We give our best first by caring for people, things, and our family. 
• CLEAR IS KIND: We speak honestly, respect others, and choose to believe the best in everyone. 
• GROWTH-MINDED: We want to learn and improve.