I am a CFO consultant, but not a typical CFO. I have a holistic and human-centered systems perspective of the finance function, and I am here to help you to better align your financial goals with your mission.
Non-profit CFO consulting with skills, expertise and personal commitment

A community-minded person at heart, Susan Banes is a not-for-profit Chief Financial Officer (CFO) consultant who provides interim and part-time CFO leadership for organizations throughout Tucson, Arizona. With over 23 years of experience in the social services sector, she recognizes that many non-profit agencies do not have the resources for a CFO – or perhaps even a Comptroller, Finance Director or full-charge accountant – and often forgo the leadership and know-how that comes with these positions.
Some organizations find themselves facing a challenging audit, overseeing a project that requires analysis expertise not currently present in the organization, or needing recruitment, training, or transition management as a result of turnover or restructuring of the finance team.
Susan Banes Consulting can help in all of these areas and more. Providing custom-fit services to meet your immediate and longer-term financial needs, some of her CFO services include:
How would you describe the financial culture of your not-for-profit organization? Contact Susan to discuss what is going on in your financial realm that could use some attention.
Some organizations find themselves facing a challenging audit, overseeing a project that requires analysis expertise not currently present in the organization, or needing recruitment, training, or transition management as a result of turnover or restructuring of the finance team.
Susan Banes Consulting can help in all of these areas and more. Providing custom-fit services to meet your immediate and longer-term financial needs, some of her CFO services include:
- Recruitment and training of finance staff
- Transition planning and management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Process analysis and system design
- Customer service training for your finance department staff
- Preparation and review of cost allocation plans
- Internal control assessments
- Accounting policies development
- Indirect cost rate proposals
- Building comprehension and accountability for your management team and board of directors
- Developing an effective strategy for your organization
How would you describe the financial culture of your not-for-profit organization? Contact Susan to discuss what is going on in your financial realm that could use some attention.