Chief Financial Officer (Tucson)

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to guide financial leadership and sustainability for a $15M+ nonprofit. You will partner with the CEO and executive team to manage accounting, grants, Medicaid, and comprehensive budgeting across diverse funding sources.

Ideal candidates have 12–15+ years in nonprofit finance, CPA, and a proven ability to lead complex financial operations, with a focus on accountability and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 12–15+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Experience leading finance in a complex nonprofit with $15M+ budget and multiple funding sources (government contracts, grants, Medicaid).
• Deep knowledge of fund accounting and GAAP for nonprofits (ASC 958).
• Experience with Form 990 and 501(c)(3) tax matters.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial partnership to the CEO and Executive Management Team.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting (GAAP), budgeting/forecasting, FP&A, and internal controls.
• Manage government contracts, grants, Medicaid billing, and revenue cycle management.
• Oversee cash, liquidity, investments, and banking relationships; report to CEO and Finance Committee.
• Direct monthly close and preparation of financial statements with variance analysis.
• Lead annual budget process with Program Directors; ongoing forecasting and KPI reporting.
• Coordinate annual audit, Form 990, and regulatory reporting.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing Finance team.
• Represent CCS to financial institutions, auditors, funders, and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

GAAP for nonprofits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Master's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP software systems

Job description

For more than 90 years, Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona (CCS) has served individuals and families with compassion, dignity, and respect. As one of the region's largest human services nonprofits, CCS provides critical programs including Child Welfare, Domestic Violence Shelters, Transitional Housing, Medical Respite, Behavioral Health, Refugee and Immigration Services, Deaf Services, Vocational Services, Senior Nutrition, and numerous community-based programs.

With an operating budget exceeding $15 million and multiple funding streams including government contracts, Medicaid, grants, and private philanthropy, CCS is a complex and dynamic organization guided by its Catholic values and commitment to serving the most vulnerable.

CCS seeks a strategic, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer to serve as a key member of the Executive Management Team. The CFO will provide financial leadership that strengthens organizational sustainability, supports informed decision-making, and helps position CCS for continued impact and growth throughout southern Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and Executive Management Team, providing data-driven analysis, recommendations, and financial leadership
• Lead all Finance functions, including accounting, financial reporting (GAAP), budgeting and forecasting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and internal controls
• Oversee government contract compliance, grant accounting, Medicaid billing, and revenue cycle management across a diverse, multi-funder portfolio
• Manage cash, liquidity, investments, and banking relationships, and provide regular reporting to the CEO and Finance Committee of the Board
• Direct the monthly financial close, preparation of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), and variance analysis with clear management commentary
• Lead the annual budget process in partnership with Program Directors, with ongoing forecasting and KPI reporting
• Coordinate annual audit, Form 990, and all compliance and regulatory reporting requirements
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing Finance team
• Represent CCS to financial institutions, auditors, funders, government partners, and other external stakeholders

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 12-15+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally beginning in public accounting audit
• Demonstrated success leading finance in a complex nonprofit with $15M+ budget and multiple funding sources (government contracts, grants, Medicaid)
• Deep knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP for nonprofits (ASC 958), government contract and grant compliance (Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR 200)
• Experience with Form 990 and 501(c)(3) tax matters
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• High sense of urgency, integrity, and a continuous improvement mindset

Preferred

• Prior CFO experience
• Master's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
• Experience with Medicaid billing and revenue cycle management
• Experience selecting and implementing financial and ERP software systems

Why join CCS?

This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for a finance executive who is motivated by mission and wants to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families across southern Arizona. CCS offers a collaborative leadership team, a values-driven culture, and the opportunity to strengthen the organization's financial foundation while supporting its continued growth and community impact.

• Pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws)