Community Economic Defense Project
Chief Financial and Investment Officer, CED LOAN FUND
Community Economic Defense Project, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80219
Overview Chief Financial and Investment Officer, CED LOAN FUND – role at Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP).
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. The CFIO is responsible for building the Fund and leading, managing, and coordinating all financial and investment matters. We are seeking a seasoned CFIO and builder to oversee finance, investments, and grants management for the Fund. The role will grow the organization’s loan fund to eight or nine figures and build the team and infrastructure to accomplish that mission, in coordination with executive leadership to fundraise from public, private, and foundation sources. The CFIO will provide critical financial perspective and strategy to strengthen CED Loan Fund’s financial position and increase access to credit for social services and basic needs. Reporting to the Loan Fund CEO, the CFIO will serve as a strategic thought partner to the executive leadership team and the investment committee of the Board of Directors. In This Role You Will
Entrepreneurship and leadership: Build the fund’s long-term strategic investments in social services that advance racial and economic equity. This includes investments addressing needs of underserved communities, non-profits, and governments, including working capital, affordable housing investments, rapid payment systems, and improved banking solutions. Product Development: Help plan and launch a Community Development Financial Institution that offers working capital loans and other products to support social service providers and low-income and working people. Lead impact investment and fundraising: Advise the President & CEO and Board of Directors on impact investment strategies, support the Investments Committee, and develop a comprehensive multi-year development strategy including grants, donations, and loan capital. Capital Markets: Develop capital market solutions to scale financing activities, create new programs, products, and initiatives, and establish relationships with banks, foundations, and other financial institutions for impact investments. External Relations: Represent the Fund to financial partners, negotiate investment agreements, and manage investor relationships while focusing on capitalization needs and reducing compliance burden. Capital Management: Optimize capital structure and funding strategies to support growth and coordinate with banks, investors, and other institutions to secure funding resources. People and System Development: Recruit and develop talent, structure teams for efficiency, and provide inspiring leadership to grow the team. Financial Management & Operations: Oversee treasury, cash flow forecasting, investment management, budgeting, accounting, internal controls, risk management, and solvency. Data-driven strategic advisor: Provide analytical rigor and subject-matter expertise to core organizational decisions. Regulatory Leadership: Stay current on IRS, CDFI, and nonprofit audit matters, GAAP rules, and nonprofit/CDFI regulations. Compliance and Risk: Ensure regulatory and tax compliance, adopt accounting standards, manage financial risks, and oversee audits. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with CEDP’s executive team to align loan fund activities with organizational goals. Position Requirements While no one candidate will embody all qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following: 10+ years of professional experience in community banking, community lending, or finance, preferably in a CDFI. 3+ years as a CFO or senior leader in a CDFI, loan fund, or community bank. Strong desire to innovate and grow a community loan fund into a permanent institution, including hiring a team and building systems. Experience building new programs or funds. Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, grant management, cost allocation concepts, and related practices/standards. Ability to distill and simplify complex financial information for diverse audiences. Experience raising loan capital in the financial services sector is a strong plus. Experience with grant and proposal writing is a strong plus. Knowledge of financing small business, residential and multi-family housing, nonprofit facilities, and consumer loans. Significant experience in nonprofit accounting, fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting. Experience with external auditors, compliance management, and regulatory oversight. Knowledge/training in federal audit standards and GAAP is required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university; CPA is a plus. Why Us?
We are a social enterprise with a sustainable business model focused on keeping people in their homes and maintaining access to affordable housing. Opportunity for local involvement with statewide and national impact. Co-founders with 5+ years of collaboration and a commitment to building a company where everyone loves to work. Unlimited growth potential within the organization. Chance to help shape a new organization’s growth five years after founding. Additional Details
Candidates must reside in Colorado or be willing to move, ideally within the greater Denver Metro area. Includes competitive pay, flexible time off, benefits (medical, dental, vision), and 401k. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by September 22, 2025. Estimated recruitment completion by October 5, 2025. Base salary of $125,000–$192,000 per year, plus a $1,000 per year hybrid employee salary adjustment. Technology stipend of $720 per year for all employees. In-person work may be required; employees must maintain current vaccination status per CDC recommendations.
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Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. The CFIO is responsible for building the Fund and leading, managing, and coordinating all financial and investment matters. We are seeking a seasoned CFIO and builder to oversee finance, investments, and grants management for the Fund. The role will grow the organization’s loan fund to eight or nine figures and build the team and infrastructure to accomplish that mission, in coordination with executive leadership to fundraise from public, private, and foundation sources. The CFIO will provide critical financial perspective and strategy to strengthen CED Loan Fund’s financial position and increase access to credit for social services and basic needs. Reporting to the Loan Fund CEO, the CFIO will serve as a strategic thought partner to the executive leadership team and the investment committee of the Board of Directors. In This Role You Will
Entrepreneurship and leadership: Build the fund’s long-term strategic investments in social services that advance racial and economic equity. This includes investments addressing needs of underserved communities, non-profits, and governments, including working capital, affordable housing investments, rapid payment systems, and improved banking solutions. Product Development: Help plan and launch a Community Development Financial Institution that offers working capital loans and other products to support social service providers and low-income and working people. Lead impact investment and fundraising: Advise the President & CEO and Board of Directors on impact investment strategies, support the Investments Committee, and develop a comprehensive multi-year development strategy including grants, donations, and loan capital. Capital Markets: Develop capital market solutions to scale financing activities, create new programs, products, and initiatives, and establish relationships with banks, foundations, and other financial institutions for impact investments. External Relations: Represent the Fund to financial partners, negotiate investment agreements, and manage investor relationships while focusing on capitalization needs and reducing compliance burden. Capital Management: Optimize capital structure and funding strategies to support growth and coordinate with banks, investors, and other institutions to secure funding resources. People and System Development: Recruit and develop talent, structure teams for efficiency, and provide inspiring leadership to grow the team. Financial Management & Operations: Oversee treasury, cash flow forecasting, investment management, budgeting, accounting, internal controls, risk management, and solvency. Data-driven strategic advisor: Provide analytical rigor and subject-matter expertise to core organizational decisions. Regulatory Leadership: Stay current on IRS, CDFI, and nonprofit audit matters, GAAP rules, and nonprofit/CDFI regulations. Compliance and Risk: Ensure regulatory and tax compliance, adopt accounting standards, manage financial risks, and oversee audits. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with CEDP’s executive team to align loan fund activities with organizational goals. Position Requirements While no one candidate will embody all qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following: 10+ years of professional experience in community banking, community lending, or finance, preferably in a CDFI. 3+ years as a CFO or senior leader in a CDFI, loan fund, or community bank. Strong desire to innovate and grow a community loan fund into a permanent institution, including hiring a team and building systems. Experience building new programs or funds. Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, grant management, cost allocation concepts, and related practices/standards. Ability to distill and simplify complex financial information for diverse audiences. Experience raising loan capital in the financial services sector is a strong plus. Experience with grant and proposal writing is a strong plus. Knowledge of financing small business, residential and multi-family housing, nonprofit facilities, and consumer loans. Significant experience in nonprofit accounting, fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting. Experience with external auditors, compliance management, and regulatory oversight. Knowledge/training in federal audit standards and GAAP is required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university; CPA is a plus. Why Us?
We are a social enterprise with a sustainable business model focused on keeping people in their homes and maintaining access to affordable housing. Opportunity for local involvement with statewide and national impact. Co-founders with 5+ years of collaboration and a commitment to building a company where everyone loves to work. Unlimited growth potential within the organization. Chance to help shape a new organization’s growth five years after founding. Additional Details
Candidates must reside in Colorado or be willing to move, ideally within the greater Denver Metro area. Includes competitive pay, flexible time off, benefits (medical, dental, vision), and 401k. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by September 22, 2025. Estimated recruitment completion by October 5, 2025. Base salary of $125,000–$192,000 per year, plus a $1,000 per year hybrid employee salary adjustment. Technology stipend of $720 per year for all employees. In-person work may be required; employees must maintain current vaccination status per CDC recommendations.
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