The YMCA of Metro Chicago has an excellent opportunity for a high-performing, experienced Chief Financial Officer to help lead one of the largest social service nonprofits in Chicagoland.  Spanning across six counties, the Y operates in over 100 locations with its mission-driven work improving the lives of children and families.  The organization has recently embarked on implementing its five-year strategic plan to elevate our brand and service to the community. 

You will be the successful candidate for the Chief Financial Officer when you demonstrate that you:

•  Can be a strategic thought partner to the President and CEO, a financial expert capable of thinking strategically and operating tactically in service of a dynamic mission-driven organization. 
• Understand the challenges of the nonprofit sector and are ready to work strategically and creatively in this environment, leading teams to deliver “the right answer” as we seek to fulfill our strategic priorities. 
• Can bring next-generation financial leadership to the YMCA and are eager to collaborate with colleagues on the executive leadership team and Board of Managers as we continue to modernize our growing organization and deliver best-in-class financial operations and oversight, and business development.
• Have an understanding of the long-range economic issues of the nonprofit sector and the organization and are comfortable delving into the tactical details of the day-to-day operation.
• Have experience in budgeting, strategic forecasting and planning, and in overseeing financial, accounting, compliance, and risk management of a complex organization.
• Recognize our need to grow and diversify revenue, and support colleagues across the YMCA in a constructive, supportive manner.
• Have strong quantitative and analytical skills, and adeptly present financial information to any audience, whether it is the leadership team, the Board of Directors, or staff at any level.
•  Are an amiable and confident team player, eager to partner with leaders across the organization to move us forward.
•  Demonstrate financial understanding and communication skills that are compelling, establishing trust with colleagues.
•  Are a mentor and a guide, eager to work alongside your team, jumping in as necessary to meet deadlines and fulfill commitments.
•  Work well with individuals and teams across all levels of the organization.
•  Have led change with vision, understanding, and skillfulness.
•  Have outstanding written and oral skills, and you adeptly translate complex financial data for any audience.
•  Are comfortable eveloping relationships with organizational leaders and Board members.
•  Are trusted with highly confidential and sensitive information and, in all matters, operate with the highest integrity. 
•  Have successfully managed significant invested capital funds and are adept at treasury functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide critical analytical perspectives and guidance to important strategic decisions.
• Build a robust financial planning and analysis function to improve operational performance.
• Drive a clear and efficient business financial cycle, encompassing strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Maintain an appropriate financial model for YMCA that aligns resources to financial strategy.
• Manage the accounting systems, processes, and procedures to record, monitor, and report on the organization’s assets and liabilities in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and all regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with and support the Chairs of the Audit, Finance, and Investment Committees of the YMCA.
• Ensure the process and timely preparation of all financial statements and reporting, including regular financial statements to management, regulatory agencies, and the Board.
• Advise the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team on developments in financial management practices and reporting, including potential and actual changes in accounting principles as well as tax, regulatory and reporting requirements for government-funded organizations; advise leadership on ways to improve the efficiency of the organization’s financial practices.
• Serve as the primary interface with the external auditor and auditing partner; oversee the annual audit of the organization’s financial statements by its external auditors on a timely basis.