Chief Financial Officer

On-site | Full-Time | Strategic

Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000 based on experience

The Opportunity

Pathway, Inc., the Community Action Agency serving Lucas County, is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will lead the financial operations and support long-term organizational support.

The CFO serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and a trusted partner to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), providing financial leadership across a diverse portfolio of federal, state, and local funding sources. This role is responsible for ensuring strong financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and alignment between financial strategy and program delivery.

The ideal candidate brings both technical expertise and leadership capacity, with the ability to operate at a strategic level while remaining engaged in day-to-day financial management within a lean team environment.

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on financial planning, sustainability, and organizational growth
• Lead the development and oversight of the agency’s annual budget and long-term financial projections
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making across programs and leadership
• Strengthen financial systems and processes to support agency-wide effectiveness and scalability

Grants & Compliance Management

• Oversee financial management of multiple funding streams, including federal, state, and local grants (e.g., CSBG, CDBG, and other public funding sources)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, contracts, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate and lead annual audits and monitoring processes
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices

Financial Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for internal leadership, funders, and the Board of Directors
• Align financial data with program reporting systems to improve accuracy and consistency across the organization
• Manage cash flow and financial forecasting to ensure organizational stability

Team Leadership

• Lead and support a small finance team, fostering accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement
• Establish clear expectations and workflows to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Promote collaboration between finance, program, and administrative staff

Board & External Engagement

• Support the CEO in engaging the Board of Directors on financial matters, including budget presentations and financial reporting
• Serve as a financial liaison during monitoring visits, audits, and funder interactions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including auditors and public agencies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or financial management
• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit and/or public-sector financial management, including grant-funded programs
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
• Direct experience leading external audits and working with auditors, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses
• Experience managing multiple funding streams and compliance requirements (federal, state, and local funding preferred)
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a lean environment, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on financial management
• Prior experience in a Community Action Agency or similarly complex human services organization is strongly preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATONS

• CPA strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and commitment to financial stewardship
• Ability to lead within a lean team while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-financial audiences
• Experience strengthening systems, processes, and internal controls

WORKING CONDITIONS

ADA: Duties of this position are performed primarily in an office environment with normal office noise levels. The position requires occasional local and long-distance travel, which may involve exposure to varying weather and driving conditions. The employee may be required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and to occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position in a satisfactory manner. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and federal laws, reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would result in undue hardship to the agency.

Pathway, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Pathway offers:

Comprehensive Benefit Package: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Personal Leave

Sick Leave

Retirement: 403(b) Plan

Insurance: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage