Chief Financial Officer

The West Suburban YMCA is searching for our next CFO!

Job Description

The West Suburban YMCA is seeking our next Chief Financial Officer (CFO)! We are looking for a mission-driven financial leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and empowering others. The ideal candidate will be a people-oriented professional who not only understands nonprofit finance but enjoys making it accessible and understandable across departments. This role requires a strong commitment to integrity, transparency, and compliance with nonprofit financial best practices and regulations. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help lead a values-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Position Summary :

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial, accounting, IT, and risk management functions of the organization. This role ensures financial integrity, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the YMCA’s business units and subsidiaries. The CFO partners closely with the President & CEO, senior leadership, Board committees, and external stakeholders to support the mission and long-term sustainability of the Y.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the YMCA’s financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Lead the organization’s annual budgeting process. Provide training and guidance to department leaders to ensure effective participation and understanding.
• Build financial acumen across departments through training and support.
• Monitor financial performance and provide analysis and recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership.
• Oversee the accounting team and manage all financial operations, including payroll, receivables / payables, cash flow, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with general accounting, IRS, state, and federal reporting requirements, including 990s, 941s, and other filings.

Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

Investment & Asset Management

IT & Systems Management

Human Resources & Benefits Support

Program & Facility Oversight

QUALIFICATIONS :

SUPERVISES :

Accountant and Payroll and Accounts Payable Manager

Salary Range : $144,000 - $160,000

The WSYMCA rewards dedicated employees by offering a competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation & holidays, group health with vision & drug prescription coverage, dental insurance , life and dependent life insurance, 12% contribution for retirement once vested, YMCA membership, access to discounts on childcare services, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.

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