Chief Financial Officer; CFO) YMCA

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) YMCA

Description: The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is seeking an accomplished, strategic financial executive to serve as our next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. We are particularly interested in CPA-qualified leaders with financial leadership experience within a YMCA, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organization who understand the unique financial complexities of a multi-site organization.

With an annual operating budget of approximately $22 million, more than 700 employees, multiple YMCA locations and program sites, and a diverse portfolio of membership, wellness, youth development, childcare, community-based programs, and capital initiatives, the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is a dynamic organization with significant community impact.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the CFO serves as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and Executive Leadership Team. The CFO provides both the financial stewardship and forward-looking leadership necessary to support organizational strategy, growth, major investments, and long-term sustainability.

This is an opportunity for an experienced financial leader to have a meaningful voice in the future of a respected, mission-driven organization while helping ensure that the YMCA's resources are positioned to maximize our impact throughout the community.

• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the President & CEO, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and Executive Leadership Team, providing analysis, insight, and recommendations to support key organizational decisions.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support the YMCA's Strategic Plan, long-term sustainability, capital initiatives, and growth opportunities.
• Lead the annual operating and capital budget processes, forecasting, long-range financial planning, and organizational performance monitoring.
• Provide financial leadership across a complex, multi-site organization with diverse programs, operations, and revenue streams.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, cash flow, investments, debt management, banking and treasury functions, and internal controls.
• Identify financial and operational risks and opportunities and recommend strategies to strengthen organizational performance.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Finance team while strengthening financial accountability throughout the association.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable nonprofit accounting standards.
• Oversee accounting and reporting related to restricted funds, grants, contributions, and other nonprofit revenue sources.
• Lead the annual independent audit and oversee preparation of IRS Form 990 and other required regulatory filings.
• Maintain a strong system of internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable financial, grant, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, auditors, banks, investment partners, and other financial stakeholders.
• Provide clear and meaningful financial reporting to the Board and Finance Committee to support strong governance and informed decision-making.

• Provide financial oversight of major capital projects, including budgeting, financing, cash-flow planning, and monitoring project expenditures.
• Evaluate significant contracts and agreements for financial terms, obligations, business risks, and organizational impact in partnership with the President & CEO and legal counsel, as appropriate.
• Provide financial and business analysis related to significant organizational, contractual, and legal matters.
• Provide executive-level oversight of applicable risk management functions, including insurance coverage and renewals, claims, and coordination with brokers, carriers, and legal counsel.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred; CPA candidates will receive priority consideration.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible financial experience, including significant senior-level leadership responsibility for accounting and finance functions.
• Financial leadership experience within a YMCA, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organization…