Summary
Description
The Colorado Chautauqua Association (CCA) is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for a financial leader who enjoys both strategic planning and active involvement in day-to-day accounting operations.
About Us
The Colorado Chautauqua Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and advancing the historic Colorado Chautauqua through cultural, educational, recreational, and community-based experiences.
Position Summary
Reporting to the CEO, the CFO serves as a key member of the leadership team and provides oversight of finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, investments, risk management, business insurance, and information technology. This role combines executive financial leadership with hands-on participation in accounting operations and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Prepare and present financial reports to leadership, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.
- Oversee and participate in accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, and audits.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage cash flow, investments, banking relationships, business insurance, and risk management.
- Strengthen internal controls, financial systems, and business processes.
- Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff.
- Provide oversight of organizational technology and key vendor relationships.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or similar credential preferred.
- Senior-level financial and accounting leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management.
- Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience with accounting and financial management systems.
Why Join Colorado Chautauqua?
As a member of the leadership team, you'll play an important role in preserving a National Historic Landmark while helping ensure the long-term financial sustainability of a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
Employees love working at our beautiful Boulder mountain campus. This position is eligible for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with 401(k) matching.
