Chief Financial Officer

ACTIVE SEARCH   |   BATON ROUGE, LA   |   FULL-TIME, EXEMPT

Lead the finance function of one of Baton Rouge’s most respected charitable missions — through a genuine period of modernization and growth.

COMPENSATION	LOCATION	REPORTS TO	TRAVEL
~$120K–$130K	Baton Rouge, LA	President & CEO	1 direct report

About the Organization

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge (“SVDP”) is a large, complex charitable nonprofit serving the Baton Rouge community through a wide range of programs — from feeding and sheltering the vulnerable to pharmacy, housing, and community services. Across its related entities, SVDP represents roughly $10M in annual revenue and carries the reporting complexity that comes with federal funding, multiple entities, and fund accounting.

The mission is grounded in Catholic values and a deep commitment to human dignity. Just as notable is the culture: a genuinely collaborative, mission-driven executive team with strong, established leaders across Operations, HR, and Programs — colleagues who partner well and pull in the same direction.

Why This Role Is Worth a Look

This is not a maintain-the-status-quo CFO seat. SVDP is investing in the future of its finance function. The incoming CFO will partner with a fractional CFO to lead a meaningful evaluation of the entire finance operation, and will help select and implement a modern accounting system — shaping the tools, workflows, and reporting the organization will rely on for years.

It is a rare chance to combine hands-on ownership with real strategic influence: a seat at the executive table, the CEO’s and Board’s ear on financial strategy, and the mandate to modernize how a beloved organization runs its finances.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Finance & Modernization

• Serve as the organization’s strategic financial advisor to the CEO and Board — budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and long-range program sustainability.
• Co-lead, with a fractional CFO, a full evaluation of the finance function and the selection and implementation of a new accounting system.
• Champion change — bringing modern accounting practices, tools, and process discipline to a team ready to grow.

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Own day-to-day accounting across all entities — close, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, and journal entries — supported by one direct report.
• Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings and GAAP / fund-accounting compliance.
• Coordinate the annual audit, 990 filings, 1099s, grant financial compliance, and SVDP National reporting.

Leadership & Partnership

• Prepare and present financial statements and insight for leadership and the Board.
• Partner across Operations, HR, Development, and Programs to support strategic initiatives with financial guidance.

The Profile

We’re open to more than one kind of background. A sitting nonprofit CFO is welcome — and so is a high-potential finance leader ready to step up, provided they bring demonstrated strategic finance and accounting depth (ideally including nonprofit) and real comfort operating as a hands-on “one-stop shop.”

What You Bring (Required)

Nice to Have (Preferred)

• Demonstrated strength in strategic finance and accounting — budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. • Hands-on comfort owning accounting operations end-to-end with a lean team. • Openness to change and familiarity with change management and modern accounting tools. • Nonprofit finance exposure and understanding of fund accounting / grant compliance. • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; a collaborative, mission-first orientation.

• CPA designation. • 10+ years of progressive nonprofit financial management. • Prior CFO or senior finance leadership title. • Experience selecting or implementing a new accounting / ERP system. • Familiarity with federal reporting and multi-entity structures. • Based in or near Baton Rouge.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

INTERESTED — OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO SHOULD BE?

Katherine Gahl  |  Mountaintop Search  |  [email protected]

All conversations are confidential. Happy to share more before you decide if it’s worth a deeper look.