Literacy in Community (LINC) is an award-winning, innovative organization and a leading force in New York City’s movement to end the literacy crisis by ensuring every child is kindergarten ready. Across the five boroughs, LINC mobilizes families, schools, libraries, and community organizations to surround young children with literacy-rich experiences from birth through five.
Through play-based, science-of-reading–aligned programs, LINC empowers parents as their children’s first teachers and as literacy advocates, building the daily reading habits that set children on a path to lifelong learning. LINC also leads collective impact initiatives, engaging nonprofits and partners to expand and strengthen early literacy ecosystems.
Chief Financial & Administration Officer (CFAO)
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Director of Operations & HR + 2 Finance and Operations Staff
Budget: $6.5M operating budget + oversight of investment and cash assets
Location: NYC – LINC is a hybrid work environment. This role will require regular onsite presence, with some flexibility to work remotely.
Work Schedule: 5 days/week, with events and deadlines requiring some varied hours or weekend work
Salary Range: $155,000 - $170,000, depending on experience, Benefits, and robust Paid Time Off offered
How to Apply: To submit an application, please email your brief cover letter and resume to: jobs@lincnyc.org with “CFAO role ” in the subject line
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic, mission-driven Chief Finance and Administration Officer (CFAO) to lead the financial health and long-term sustainability of a dynamic $6.5M nonprofit serving one city through robust in-person and virtual programming.
The organization operates with complex and diverse revenue streams, including small individual donors, major gifts, foundations, corporations, schools, city and state government contracts, and a major annual gala. This role requires deep expertise in cash flow management, government grant compliance, investment oversight, and board-level financial leadership.
The CFAO serves as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and a strategic partner to the Executive Director and Board. The CFO directly supervises a Director of Operations, Senior Manager of Finance & HR, Grant Manager, and Operations Manager, ensuring strong financial oversight of HR, payroll, compliance, facilities, and administrative systems.
This is a pivotal moment for LINC and for New York City. With the expansion of universal child care and the city’s commitment to literacy through NYC Reads, LINC is playing a leading role in shaping collective action across neighborhoods and institutions to achieve universal literacy. Joining LINC today means helping build a future where every child—regardless of zip code—has the opportunity to become a confident reader.
Responsibilities Summary
15% 1. Financial Strategy & Organizational Leadership
30% 2. Revenue & Contract Financial Oversight
15% 3. Cash Flow & Investment Management
25% 4. Accounting, Compliance & Board Reporting
10% 5. Oversight of Operations (via Director: Operations, Payroll, Benefits & HR)
5% 6. Leadership & Team Management
Key Responsibilities
Ideal Candidate Profile
Why This Role Matters
This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial integrity, operational strength, and long-term sustainability in a complex funding environment.