The YMCA of the Fox Cities is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic leadership while continuing a culture of financial excellence. The CFO is a part of the Senior Leadership Team, working in partnership with the CEO and COO to ensure long-term success and viability of our association. The CFO manages the Finance department and Technology department for the organization, as well as, oversees Financial Shared Services.
The YMCA of the Fox Cities provides financial shared services support to four independent YMCA Associations as well as the Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs with a collective fiscal responsibility portfolio in excess of $58.0 million. The YMCA of the Fox Cities accounts for $34 million of the portfolio.
Our Chief Financial Officer actively engages with the Board and the Finance Committee, facilitating conversations and decision-making to advance the organization’s impact. Collaborates with Board members to build relationships, develop policies, monitor implementation, and more.
This is a key strategic position that leads through empowerment, competence, and innovation, while fostering a culture that aligns with the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. The Y’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Oversee the development of the annual operating budget, including six-branch budgets. Work closely with operations to ensure all branch budgets are well-planned, realistic, and prepared in a timely manner.
- Establish, maintain, and/or monitor all banking and financing relationships.
- Oversee compliance with Federal contracts, New Market Tax Credits agreements, and Tax-Exempt bond transactions.
- Prepare analysis and reports, give guidance to executive and operating staff. Work closely with operations on issues affecting financial outcomes and secure & allocate program or project resources to achieve strategic objectives.
- Develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals.
- Forecast trends and their implications on the future of the organization.
- Develop performance indicators and measurement systems for tracking strategic plan objectives.
- Review, update, and/or develop internal control systems and oversee internal and external audits. Maintain positive relationships with external auditors and keep them informed of changes.
- Maintain effective working relationships with auditors, bankers, investment counselors, attorneys, and other professional advisors.
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Requirements
- 7+ years of substantive, relevant experience in accounting and fiscal management.
- 5+ years of leadership experience, including leading & managing teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related discipline; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
- Previous experience with volunteer/nonprofit organizations required.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Excel, is required.
- Experience with investment management and asset allocation preferred.
- Management of $25+ million budget.
- Strong working knowledge of general business matters is required, including budget development, financial reporting, cash management, business taxes and debt financing instruments.
- Knowledge of finance and operational software, including experience with new software selection, implementation and project management.
- Proven ability to collaborate and lead through positive influence; internally and externally.
Come join us at the Y, work that matters!
Full-time benefits of joining our team:
- Free Family YMCA membership
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off, holiday and sick time off
- Discounts on programs, classes, child care, and more!
- Y Retirement Plan and 403(B) Retirement Option
At the Y, you will have the opportunity to grow in a professional, supportive environment. Here, you can apply your experience, knowledge and abilities, while discovering new talents within yourself as you affect positive change in the lives of those around you. The benefits of working at the YMCA stay with you for a lifetime. Discover your passion at the Y!
The YMCA is for all. We make sure that everyone, no matter their age, gender, race, ability, or any other identifier, is welcomed as part of the YMCA family. We are proud to celebrate diversity as an equal opportunity workplace.