Chief Financial Officer (75909)

Position: Chief Financial Officer 
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer 
Location: Headquarters located in San Jose, CA –serving the Bay Area 
Type: Exempt, Hybrid (Primarily in-person) 
Compensation: $210-240K 

ABOUT HOMEFIRST 

Established in 1980, HomeFirst™ is a nonprofit organization passionately working to end homelessness. We serve the Bay Area community through low-barrier programming and systems leadership—meeting each person where they are by offering support and resources that address immediate and long-term housing needs. With more than 40 years of experience, we view housing as a fundamental human right and understand that solving homelessness requires a collaborative effort. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team and serves as the financial steward of HomeFirst, guiding the fiscal strategy, sustainability, and infrastructure needed to support a growing and mission-driven organization. This role oversees all financial, audit, compliance, risk management functions and plays a critical leadership role in managing cost-reimbursement government contracts, real estate ownership and operations, and complex cash flow cycles. The CFO may also oversee property management and facilities and/or information technology (IT), depending on experience and expertise. 

The CFO reports to the CEO, and partners closely with the executive leadership team, and Board of Directors to ensure HomeFirst’s financial integrity while supporting strategic expansion and community impact. The ideal candidate is a hands-on and tactical financial leader with experience in nonprofit organizations with diverse funding streams including a large number of government contracts. For more information, please visit https://www.homefirstscc.org 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead HomeFirst’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to ensure fiscal sustainability and alignment with strategic goals. 

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and present financial reports to the CEO, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors. 

• Ensure effective cash flow management and liquidity planning, particularly within a cost-reimbursement contract environment. 

• Establish and maintain financial systems and internal controls to support compliance with federal, state, and local government contract requirements. 

• Provide financial oversight of the agency’s real estate portfolio, including ownership and management of affordable housing properties. 

• Direct all audit functions, including external audits, internal reviews, and preparation of audit schedules and compliance documentation. 

• Direct the management and administration of the agency’s 401(k) retirement plan, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, optimizing plan performance, and coordinating with third-party administrators and fiduciary advisors.  

• Lead risk management strategies, including insurance procurement and claims management (e.g., general liability, workers' compensation, real estate, and cybersecurity). 

• Serve as principal liaison to the Finance and Audit Committees of the Board of Directors, preparing clear, actionable reporting and strategic insight. 

• Manage the agency’s investment policies in coordination with the CEO and Board Finance Committee. 

• Supervise the accou