Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and ensure fiscal integrity. This onsite role in Tucson reports to the CEO and partners with COO to steer budgeting, accounting, payroll, and audit readiness for a $50M nonprofit budget.

Responsibilities include presenting financials to the Board, coordinating audits, managing 401(k) administration, banking relations, and system transitions. CPA/CMA preferred, 7–10+ years in nonprofit finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive financial leadership, nonprofit setting preferred.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial modeling.
• Experience presenting to Board and Finance Committee.
• Knowledge of nonprofit GAAP and revenue recognition.
• Experience overseeing payroll, billing, banking, and audits.
• Ability to review contracts and leases.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategy for the organization.
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a $50M annual budget.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, nonprofit standards, and payroll laws.
• Oversee payroll operations for 1,800 employees.
• Oversee billing operations and reimbursement compliance.
• Oversee 401(k) plan administration.
• Oversee banking operations, treasury management, and bank relationships.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate annual audit and audit readiness.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Board and Finance Committee.
• Collaborate with the Finance Committee on budgeting and planning.
• Support leadership goals with process improvements and system transitions.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Cash flow

Audit coordination

Board reporting

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

As part of the executive leadership team at United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) partners with the CEO and COO to set the organization's financial direction and uphold day-to-day fiscal integrity. This onsite role in Tucson, AZ provides strategic financial leadership for a nonprofit with a $50M annual budget, with accountability spanning compliance, reporting, and core finance operations.

Role Overview

The CFO leads financial strategy and ensures transparent, compliant operations across accounting, payroll, billing, banking, and audit readiness. The position also provides decision support to leadership and the Board by analyzing financial implications for strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with UCPSA's mission and long-term goals.
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a $50M annual budget.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, nonprofit standards, and federal and state payroll laws.
• Oversee payroll operations for 1,800 employees.
• Oversee billing operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing while maintaining compliance.
• Oversee 401(k) plan administration.
• Oversee banking and banking operations, including account management, treasury functions, and banking relationships.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and risk management strategies.
• Oversee the annual audit and coordinate audit preparation.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Board and Finance Committee.
• Work closely with the Finance Committee on budgeting and financial planning.
• Partner with the Controller to support leadership goals and continuous improvement in the department.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of accounting, payroll, and billing software, ensuring systems are effectively used.
• Lead transitions to new accounting, billing, and payroll systems, including planning, implementation, and staff training.
• Advise the CEO and Board on the financial implications of strategic decisions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support system utilization and ongoing process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7-10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Will consider an audit manager in public accounting with nonprofit audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP, including revenue recognition and functional expense reporting, payroll laws, and audit coordination.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting legal contracts, commercial leases, and financing documents.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modeling.Demonstrated experience presenting financial information to a Board of Directors and a Finance Committee.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and strong report writing abilities.
• Customer service mindset and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing 401(k) plan administration.
• Experience overseeing billing operations and reimbursement compliance.
• Experience overseeing banking operations, treasury management, and bank relationships.
• Proficient in accounting, payroll, and billing software, with proven experience transitioning systems.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook

Benefits and Employment Details

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Tucson, Arizona (not a remote position)
• Full-Time, Exempt
• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer