Chief Financial Officer

YMCA
Salary
$115,000.00
$145,000.00
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The YMCA of Southern Nevada is hiring a Chief Financial Officer!
Job Description

he YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team. The CFO is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability of the YMCA. This role goes beyond traditional accounting — partnering with the CEO, Board, and leadership to shape organizational strategy, develop business models for growth, and ensure financial resilience. 

The CFO provides strategic insight, fosters cross-department collaboration, and strengthens organizational capacity through sound financial leadership, technology innovation, and risk management. 

This is a full-time in-person position located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Your office will be located inside the Bill and Lillie Heinrich YMCA (4141 Meadows Lane).

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA) or CPA preferred.  
  • Minimum seven years of progressive financial leadership, preferably in a nonprofit organization with annual revenue exceeding $10M.
  • Proven experience as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leadership and boards.  
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, financial modeling, and investment management.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and team leadership skills.  
  • Within 30 days of hire, current CPR for the professional rescuer (includes AED) and First Aid Certifications.
Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership & Financial Stewardship 

  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership, informing key decisions through financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.  
  • Lead the development of financial strategies that support mission impact, growth initiatives, and organizational sustainability.  
  • Develop financial performance indicators and measurement systems to track progress toward strategic goals.  
  • Actively engage the Board of Directors — especially its Finance Committee — in financial planning, oversight, and critical decision-making.  
  • Represent the YMCA externally with key financial partners, community stakeholders, and donors as needed.  

Financial Management & Operations 

  • Lead all financial operations including budgeting, accounting, cash flow, banking, grant management, payroll, and audits.  
  • Prepare financial reports and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.  
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS, state, and federal regulations, including 990 and 941 filings.  
  • Manage investments and reserves within Board-approved policies and risk tolerance.  
  • Develop forward-looking financial models to assess new opportunities, capital projects, and program expansion.  

Strategic Growth & Business Planning 

  • Evaluate program ROI, pricing strategies, partnerships, and mergers/acquisitions to ensure operational growth and financial health.  
  • Guide leadership on “start / stop / continue” decisions to align financial resources with mission impact.  
  • Support strategic planning processes with financial insight and data analytics.  
  • Champion innovation and creative problem solving to achieve cost savings and revenue diversification.  

Technology, Data & Risk Management 

  • Oversee IT systems and cybersecurity in partnership with managed service providers.  
  • Lead efforts to modernize financial and operational systems, including ERP and CRM platforms.  
  • Ensure strong internal controls, risk management practices, and insurance coverage.  
  • Build data-driven decision-making capacity across departments.  

Leadership & Culture 

  • Build and mentor a high-performing finance team (current team composition is one full-time Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager and one part-time Administrative Specialist.  
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and learning.
  • Build financial literacy across the organization through training and accessible reporting.  
  • Model YMCA values and contribute actively to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.