Chief Financial Officer

YMCA of the USA; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the Executive Leadership Team.

The CFO will provide financial leadership to strengthen the association's long-term health, sustainability, and growth across multiple sites. Responsibilities include leading accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and tax compliance, while partnering with the CEO and Board to advance the YMCA's mission and strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• 10+ years of financial leadership, including 7+ years leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audits.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi-site nonprofits and grant accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team with financial analysis and forecasting.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligning with the YMCA's plan and capital initiatives.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve organizational performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team with a culture of accountability.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen budgeting and financial decision-making across the association.
• Oversee GAAP-compliant accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with regulations.
• Direct annual operating and capital budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and safeguarding of organizational assets.

Skills

Strategic leadership

GAAP & nonprofit accounting

Financial forecasting

ERP software

Grant accounting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Tax software

Job description

Seeking a strategic financial leader passionate about strengthening our organization and the communities we serve.

Job Description

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO provides strategic financial leadership that supports the YMCA's mission while ensuring the association's long-term financial health, sustainability, and operational excellence.

The CFO oversees all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, investments, internal controls, audit, and tax compliance. Working closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and executive leadership team, the CFO develops financial strategies that strengthen organizational performance and support the YMCA's continued growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, including at least 7 years leading finance and accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit and fund accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, banking and treasury operations, internal controls, audit management, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to present complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting software.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience with a multi-site nonprofit organization, grant accounting, and multiple funding sources preferred.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the President & CEO and Executive Leadership Team, providing financial analysis, forecasting, and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support the YMCA's Strategic Plan, long-term sustainability, capital initiatives, and growth opportunities.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend solutions that improve organizational performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive and branch leaders to strengthen financial accountability, budgeting, and operational decision-making throughout the association.
• Direct all accounting and financial operations in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Lead the annual operating and capital budget process, including forecasting, financial reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Oversee financial statements, general ledger integrity, cash flow, investments, debt management, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Lead the annual independent audit and oversee preparation of IRS Form 990 and all required regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, auditors, banks, and other financial partners.