Chief Financial Officer

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a mission aligned financial leader who wants their work to matter beyond the balance sheet?
Do you thrive in complex, multi-site organizations where financial leadership, operational strategy, and mission impact intersect?

Are you a forward-thinking CFO who can balance strategic growth, cash flow management, investment oversight, philanthropy, and operational discipline while embracing innovation and modern finance technology?

Guided by our mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati shows up every day for youth, families, and communities across the region. We are a cause, and we are looking for leaders who are moved by that cause and ready to steward it with excellence.

Achievement:
We set ambitious goals and hold themselves accountable to results that matter.

Relationships:
We build genuine connections with each other, their members, and the communities they serve.

Belonging:
We create spaces where every person feels welcomed, valued, and part of something greater.

Reporting to the CEO, the CFO of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is a mission partner, a senior leader who understands that behind every budget line is a child in a program, a family finding support, and a community being strengthened. As a key member of the C Suite, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and a critical resource to the Board of Directors, bringing financial clarity to complex decisions and helping them pursue bold opportunities to grow their mission impact, including affiliations, partnerships, and strategic investments.

The CFO will also champion the responsible use of AI and modern finance technology to make that journey faster, smarter, and more transparent. The right CFO will not simply manage what exists. They will help build what comes next.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; MBA or MPA strongly preferred. CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, with demonstrated expertise in investment management, cash flow strategy, multi-site operations, and capital planning at organizations with significant operating budgets.
• Nonprofit or mission driven sector experience expected; federated and national affiliate experience strongly preferred; health and human services experience strongly preferred, and direct YMCA experience a plus.
• Proven experience partnering with boards, governance committees, and executive leadership. Experience with mergers, affiliations, active capital campaigns, or restructuring strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated fluency with finance and risk technology, including ERP and GL modernization, FP&A and forecasting tools, and dashboarding (Power BI, Tableau).
• Hands-on experience deploying AI and automation in a finance function, for example AI assisted forecasting, automated reconciliation, anomaly detection, natural language reporting, or copilot style workflows, paired with sound judgment on data governance, model risk, and ethical use.