Vice President​/Chief Financial Officer

Vice President / Chief Financial Officer

Classification:
Executive Leadership Staff
Supervised by: CEO
Supervises:
Finance Team

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to have influence in your local community while building your professional skills. Goodwill SWMI is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities. Our organization rewards creativity and innovation, while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced and fulfilling.

Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our 260 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment, education, training, and support services tailored to individual needs across a six‑county territory. Goodwill SWMI manages eleven retail stores, E‑Comm, Contract Manufacturing Operations, and Custodial & Janitorial business units. These operations provide stability to our organization making it unique among nonprofit organizations.

Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, community, and one another. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission;
Promoting Teamwork;
Driving Collaboration;
Taking Responsibility for our Actions and Behaviors;
Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the VP/CFO serves as a trusted advisor, strategic partner, and key member of the executive leadership team. The VP/CFO is responsible for the overall financial strategy, leadership, and stewardship of the organization, ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Goodwill SWMI’s mission. The role oversees all financial operations, planning, reporting, controls, and risk management while supporting organizational growth, profitability, and long‑term impact.

The VP/CFO regularly presents financial information to the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors and works closely with the Board’s Finance and Audit Committees.

• Partner with the President & CEO to execute growth strategies while maintaining sound financial footing.
• Develop and lead a multi‑year financial strategy aligned with organizational and mission objectives.
• Provide financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic insights to support executive decision‑making.
• Support corporate development initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, and synergy tracking with other agencies.

• Lead and oversee all financial functions, including accounting and GAAP‑compliant financial reporting.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning.
• Capital planning, debt management, and treasury functions.
• Tax compliance, including Form 990 preparation.
• Banking, insurance, and risk management.
• Internal controls, financial policies, and audit coordination.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Own month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Prepare Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) reports highlighting performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Serve as the primary financial liaison to the Board of Directors and Audit/Finance Committees.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations, GAAP for nonprofits, donor restrictions, and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Oversee the annual independent audit and management letter responses.
• Lead enterprise risk management, fraud prevention, and business continuity planning.
• Ensure strong internal controls and financial governance across all business units.

• Develop and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate across departments to capture, analyze, and report enterprise‑wide metrics.
• Translate financial data into clear narratives and dashboards for…