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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $130,000 - $175,000 DOE

Chief Finance Officer (CFO) DevNW

Make a Lasting Community Impact

As CFO of DevNW, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy and sustainability of a family of nonprofits that serve hundreds of families each year. Your leadership will ensure the organization has the resources, oversight, and strategic vision to expand affordable housing, provide accessible loans, and strengthen community financial stabilityhelping families build assets that last for generations. We are looking for a CFO who can lead a strong team in the daily, monthly, and annual accounting cycles, while also helping our leadership plan, forecast capital needs, and help us reach even greater community impact.

About DevNW

DevNW is a family of three mission-driven nonprofits dedicated to helping families achieve financial stability and build generational assets. Since our 2019 merger, we have expanded into increasingly complex and impactful work. Alongside traditional nonprofit fund accounting, we develop affordable housing through layered public funding sources and manage a portfolio of LIHTC properties at or nearing Year 15.

Our affiliates include :

• Community LendingWorks (CDFI) : Provides affordable loans to individuals, small businesses, and housing projects underserved by traditional banks.
• Neighborhood Building Corporation : Builds and renovates affordable housing.

Together, we manage diverse and complex financial operations, including nonprofit services, affordable housing development, lending portfolios, and capital projects, while maintaining strong compliance and stewardship of public and private funds. Entrepreneurial by design, DevNW adapts to changing community needs while staying focused on creating lasting impact.

Position Overview

DevNW is seeking a strategic, hands‑on Chief Finance Officer to partner with the CEO and Executive Team to lead finance and accounting across the organization. The CFO ensures the long‑term financial health of DevNW and its affiliates through accurate reporting, strong controls, cash flow management, and strategic financial planning. This role combines leadership, collaboration, and technical expertise, overseeing finance staff while supporting program and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Strategy : Provide clear, accurate financial reporting and analysis to staff, the Board, and funders; translate complex financial information into actionable insights; forecast capital needs to support strategic initiatives.
• Compliance & Risk Management : Maintain strong funder relationships through accurate grant and contract reporting; oversee audits, tax filings, and internal controls; develop policies and manage financial risk.
• Cash Flow & Capital Management : Ensure adequate liquidity across operations, lending, and capital projects; manage vendor and contract relationships with financial and tax partners.
• Staff Leadership & Development : Lead the Finance team, providing supervision, training, and professional development to ensure capacity and high performance. The CFO will directly supervise the Controller and oversee a team of six additional staff: an Accounting Manager, three staff accountants, an AP specialist, and a payroll specialist.
• Collaboration & Communication : Partner with program and operations leaders on budgeting and planning; convene the Finance Committee of the Board; communicate complex financial information effectively across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in high‑level finance roles (e.g., Controller, Finance Director, CFO), with a significant portion at the CFO level.
• Proven experience leading finance and accounting teams responsible for budgets and funds of comparable size and complexity, such as :
• An $8M operating budget
• $10M+ capital construction budgets
• A $15M loan fund
• Demonstrated success in leading findings‑free audits for financially complex organizations, including federal Single Audits.
• Ability to drive company vehicles or personal vehicle (with mileage reimbursement) to attend in-person events across DevNW office locations and partner sites.
• Willingness to travel occasionally statewide or nationally (typically 12 times per year).

Why Join DevNW?

You will join a collaborative, entrepreneurial organization that values innovation, community impact, and professional growth. Our hybrid work model combines flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration across four regional offices.

DevNW offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus short‑term disability and life insurance. Employees enjoy 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 mental health days, 2 personal days, and monthly accruals of vacation and sick leave. Flexible scheduling options support work‑life balance. Long‑term team members are rewarded with milestone incentives such as extra vacation, travel bonuses, and paid sabbaticals.

Application and Selection Process

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience makes you the best candidate for this position to Emily Reiman at ...@devnw.org.

Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2025.

DevNW is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply; please use your cover letter or introductory email to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us.

DevNW values diversity and supports a welcoming, inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. We value a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.