Mission Statement 

YW Boston works to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YW Boston is at the vanguard of thought leadership on issues at the intersection of race and gender, helping organizations create more inclusive environments where women, people of color, and in particular, women of color can succeed. 

YW Boston invests in our internal culture, including our own racial equity practices. We seek candidates who thrive in adaptive organizations, are comfortable working amidst organizational change, actively seek continuous learning and improvement, and are excited about helping YW Boston deepen its impact in the Greater Boston region. 

Organizational Values 

People, Collaboration, Liberation, Courage, Shared Leadership 

Gender Inclusion Statement 

At YW Boston, we are committed to executing our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women through uplifting the experience of all women and girls regardless of the sex they were assigned at birth. We promote gender equity by amplifying the voices of cisgender women and girls, transgender women and girls, and gender non-conforming individuals who experience oppression and discrimination based on their gender, gender identity, and gender expression. 

General Statement of Duties 

YW Boston is at a pivotal moment in its history. As the organization executes on a new strategic plan to deepen its impact, the Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) is a senior, part-time executive position central to this next chapter. This role is both a strategic architect and a financial steward — responsible for setting the financial vision, systems, and discipline. 

The part-time CFOO will bring strong business acumen, a systems view of financial operations, and a bold willingness to build scalable processes grounded in accurate, timely data. This role is engaged on a part-time basis (20–24 hours per week) and is expected to prioritize high-leverage strategic and oversight work, delegating day-to-day bookkeeping and transactional tasks to YW Boston staff and an outsourced accounting team.

The part-time CFOO will serve as a trusted financial advisor and steward of YW Boston’s fiscal health — designing, building, and overseeing the organization’s finance function. They will partner closely with the President & CEO and Executive Team to develop a comprehensive financial strategy that supports operational effectiveness, manages risk, and positions the organization for sustainable growth.

The part-time Chief Financial and Operating Officer will report to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

This position is hybrid-eligible, and flexibility is expected around board meetings, fundraising cycles, audits, or year-end close. Occasional participation in scheduled evening or weekend board meetings is expected.

Position Outcomes 

The Chief Financial and Operating Officer will be successful if they achieve the following outcomes:

  • Set the vision and blueprint for a right-sized finance operation that supports YW Boston’s current stage and future growth
  • With support from an external accounting firm, deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and forecasting that leadership and the board can rely on for decision-making
  • Build scalable financial systems, controls, and processes that function well within a limited weekly time budget
  • Ensure YW Boston’s cash position, runway, and financial risk are actively monitored and clearly communicated
  • Strategically manage YW Boston’s endowment, supported by an external investment firm 
  • Position YW Boston for successful fundraising, financing, or strategic operations as needed
  • Ensure staff have the operational enablers — technology, AI tools, systems, and workspace — needed to execute the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan
  • Proactively identify ongoing organizational risks (e.g., safety and security, federal funding exposure, data security) and maintain clear mitigation plans
  • Establish systems to measure and report on organizational success and impact
  • Build trust with the CEO, board, and leadership team as a clear, credible voice on financial strategy

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Financial Leadership and Financial Planning and Analysis (40%)

  • Partner with the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors to shape overall financial strategy and long-term financial plans
  • Own the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial forecasting including developing financial models to support strategic initiatives and scenario planning 
  • Present financial performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations at board meetings and staff the board finance committee as needed
  • Present quarterly financial updates during staff meetings to build budget fluency and alignment organization-wide

Financial and Operations Strategic Oversight (50%)

  • Provide strategic direction to outsourced accounting team and external auditors including establishing scalable financial systems and processes
  • Ensure accurate, timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP
  • Oversee internal and external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance
  • Maintain robust internal controls and risk management frameworks appropriate to a lean finance function
  • Optimize working capital and liquidity management
  • Manage YW Boston’s endowment in partnership with an external investment firm 
  • Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks, including ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and overseeing YW’s insurance policies
  • Monitor and help mitigate broader organizational risks — including physical safety and security, cybersecurity/data security, and volatility in federal or other government funding — in partnership with the CEO and Executive Team

Operations and People Management (10%)

  • Supervise the Director of Operations
  • Partner with the Executive Team on organizational design, staffing plans, and workforce capacity as they relate to operational needs 
  • Oversee YW Boston’s contract management and negotiations
  • Oversee day-to-day organizational operations, including facilities, IT systems, and office administration in partnership with the Director of Operations
  • Assess and implement the operational enablers — technology, AI tools, systems, and office space — staff need to succeed under the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan
  • Partner with the Executive Team to build and maintain systems, dashboards, and reporting that measure organizational success and impact

Additional Organization Responsibilities

  • Adhere to organization policies and procedures for maintaining organizational culture and transparency, including use of regularly scheduled progress meetings with supervisor, team meetings, scheduling, email and other communications platforms
  • Positively represent the organization in all interactions with the public
  • Support YW Boston advancement through participation in education, outreach, cultivation and stewardship efforts
  • Participate in organization events and perform additional tasks assigned by the President & CEO
  • Additional duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications 

  • 15+ years of progressive finance/accounting leadership experience, including senior-level roles (CFO, VP Finance, Controller, COO, or equivalent)
  • Track record of building and overseeing finance functions, including with lean or outsourced teams
  • Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience managing organization-wide operations
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and advisory skills; deep experience engaging and influencing at the executive and board level
  • Ability to analyze data, summarize findings, and present insights in ways that are accessible and actionable for diverse stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver executive-level results within a limited, defined weekly time budget
  • Experience managing investments or an organization’s endowment and/or overseeing an outside firm managing an organization’s investments or endowments
  • Alignment with YW Boston’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women

Preferred

  • Experience in the nonprofit sector
  • Prior experience as a fractional, part-time, or advisory CFO
  • Experience with fundraising, capital structure, or M&A processes

Key Competencies

  • Strategic and Analytical Thinker
  • Clear, Confident Communicator
  • Trusted Advisor and Sound Decision-Maker
  • Builder of Scalable Systems and Processes
  • Collaborative, Efficient, and Resourceful
  • Integrity-Driven with Operational Expertise

Compensation

This is a part-time (20–24 hours per week), exempt position. Salary will be prorated from a full-time annual range of $145,000–$165,000. Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy, and relevant market data is analyzed when setting ranges for each role. To ensure internal parity, YW Boston will analyze the candidate’s overall number of years of experience as well as relevant experience pertaining to the position and in comparison with staff in the same job group to make the offer salary. Because salary ranges are narrow and the internal parity review is thorough, offers are firm.

As a part-time role, this position does not qualify for full-time benefits like health insurance, dental/vision, life/disability insurance, 403(b), or paid holidays (all require 25 or more hours per week). It does include prorated vacation/wellbeing time, sick leave, Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) with full-pay top-off, and other leave as covered by state and federal law, along with hours-independent perks like EAP, professional development funds, FSA, and supplemental insurance. 

The CFOO may provide services to other organizations, provided such work does not create a conflict of interest and does not interfere with the CFOO’s duties to YW Boston.

How to Apply

YW Boston is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or other non-work-related factors.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. At this time, YW Boston is not able to offer employment visa sponsorship. For applicants living outside of Massachusetts, YW Boston does not cover any relocation expenses. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 

YW Boston strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that people from structurally marginalized groups often only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications, despite the reality that applicants rarely meet 100% of the qualifications. If this position aligns with your experience and interests, please apply!

Send a resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience to jobs@ywboston.org. Please use the position title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.