CFO — Strategic Finance Leader for a Mission-Driven Nonprofit

YWCA of Greater LA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at YWCA Greater Los Angeles leads financial strategy, planning, accounting, and reporting to ensure fiscal health and sustainability. This role also oversees facilities and real estate and sits on the Executive Leadership Team.

You will drive long-range forecasts, annual budgets, cash flow, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring the finance and facilities teams and collaborating with the CEO and Board to support equity and program impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Five years’ accounting/finance experience in a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in a leadership role.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in financial management software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support goals.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide financial insights to CEO and Board for strategic decisions.
• Oversee annual budgeting process.
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for stakeholders.
• Present financial reports to Finance Committee and Board.
• Oversee payroll processing.
• Lead the finance and facilities teams and drive high performance.
• Oversee external audits with independent CPAs.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Communication

Staff development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Financial management software

Job description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at YWCA Greater Los Angeles leads financial strategy, planning, accounting, and reporting to ensure fiscal health and sustainability. This role also oversees facilities and real estate and sits on the Executive Leadership Team.

You will drive long-range forecasts, annual budgets, cash flow, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring the finance and facilities teams and collaborating with the CEO and Board to support equity and program impact.