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Chief Financial Officer YMCA of the USA

Join the YMCA of Southern Nevada as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership, driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and long?term sustainability.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada. Full?time in?person position.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Directorsespecially its Finance Committeein financial planning, oversight, and critical decision?making.


• Represent the YMCA externally with key financial partners, community stakeholders, and donors as needed.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• Build and mentor a high?performing finance team, fostering 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 $10?M.


• 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.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

Finance