Strategic CFO for a Mission-Driven Nonprofit

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

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.