Part Time CFO - Chief Financial Officer

This contract CFO role sits within a senior care and senior living organisation in Gerry, New York. The position combines high-level financial leadership with direct involvement in day-to-day accounting operations, making it well suited to a seasoned finance executive who is comfortable working both strategically and tactically. The successful candidate will evaluate the existing finance team structure, identify gaps, and partner with executive leadership to build a more stable and effective finance function.

A working knowledge of non-profit accounting principles is expected, as is prior experience managing cash flow, capital usage, and financial reporting across multiple operating sites. The role requires someone confident contributing directly to month-end close activities while simultaneously advising on budgeting priorities and longer-term planning considerations.

• Provide interim financial leadership and support executive decision-making with clear analysis and sound recommendations.
• Assess the finance team's structure, identify operational gaps, and propose practical organisational improvements.
• Mentor finance staff and less experienced department leaders to strengthen processes and overall performance.
• Oversee financial reporting to ensure accurate, timely visibility into organisational performance and fiscal health.
• Review cash flow trends, capital usage, and key financial indicators across multiple care facilities.
• Contribute directly to month-end close activities and the resolution of complex financial issues as required.

• Demonstrated experience in a Chief Financial Officer or senior financial leadership capacity.
• Strong background in financial reporting, cash flow analysis, and capital management.
• Hands-on knowledge of month-end close and core accounting operations.
• Ability to evaluate finance department structure and recommend practical improvements.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting principles.
• Comfortable operating in both strategic and detail-oriented aspects of the role within a changing environment.

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