Chief Financial Officer – $90,000 – $130,000 per year, depending on experience + Benefits – Las Vegas, NV 89101

The Role

Are you an experienced financial leader with a strong grasp of nonprofit accounting? Ready to make a meaningful impact by guiding an organization’s financial strategy?

Nevada Legal Services (NLS) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial operations across our statewide organization. This role is pivotal in supporting our mission to provide free legal help to low-income Nevadans. You’ll be a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and the Board, shaping the financial direction of NLS while ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all relevant federal and state regulations
• Oversee internal audits, payroll, banking, and investments
• Support fundraising and grant reporting with clear financial planning
• Supervise finance staff including Assistant Comptroller and Accounts Payable
• Maintain and improve financial systems, insurance coverage, and benefit plans
• Train staff on financial procedures, including trust and litigation accounts

The Company

The mission of Nevada Legal Services is to strengthen the community by ensuring fairness and providing equal access to justice for low-income Nevadans. NLS receives the Legal Services Corporation funding for the state of Nevada. We represent qualified individuals in subsidized housing applications, terminations, and eviction, unemployment insurance benefits, Social Security disability appeals, welfare benefits, tax controversies, and limited immigration and family law.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Full medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off:

15 vacation days

6 sick days

17+ paid holidays

• Hybrid work schedule available after 90 days

The Person

Competencies

• Leadership: a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Integrity: being honest and ethical.
• Openness: accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• Initiative: a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Dependability: being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Independence: developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Attention to Detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Analytical Thinking: analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Cooperation: being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Concern for Others: being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Qualifications:  

• Degree in business administration, accounting or a related field or 6-10 years of work experience with comparable responsibilities.  
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices, as well as an in-depth knowledge of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Familiar with appropriate accounting and financial software.  
• Comfortable making professional presentations to the Board of Directors, outside agencies, and program staff.  
• Able to attend meetings and/or other functions at various locations throughout the service area. Occasional out-of-area travel and overnight stays may be required.  
• Familiarity with legal services, nonprofit, or grant-funded organizations.

If you’re ready to bring financial leadership to a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help drive the future of legal access in Nevada.

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Contact information

Aly Losk