Chief Financial Officer

Join the YMCA of Greater Charlotte as our next CFO!  

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic partner and key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for stewarding the YMCA’s financial integrity, resilience, and sustainability.

As a thought leader and operational strategist, the CFO ensures that financial systems, capital planning, risk management, and business operations are aligned with the mission and long-term vision of the YMCA.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic acumen, nonprofit financial expertise, systems thinking, and a deep commitment to community impact.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting or finance, preferably an MBA or CPA designation.
• Twelve to fifteen years of progressive financial management experience, including three to five years experience as a CFO or Divisional CFO for a sizable public or private company.
• Experience with business analytics.
• A proven record in the management of operations for multi-location entities capital planning, and real estate development, and strategic planning and execution.
• Deep knowledge of accounting fundamentals, financial processes and internal controls.
• Knowledge of capital structure and financing issues, experience with significant ($10M+) long-term borrowing and/or restructuring of such loans.
• Investment minded.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate with lenders, landlords, insurance carriers, and similar vendors whose work has organization-wide financial and operational impact.
• Familiarity with insurance programs and policies, as well as risk management strategies /programs.
• Ability to collaborate and build trust with employees, volunteer leadership and community.

All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership & Financial Stewardship

• Develop and implement multi-year financial strategies to support organizational growth, innovation, and sustainability.
• Provide transparent, accurate, and timely financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage real estate sales and acquisitions, ensuring legal, regulatory, and operational requirements are met while optimizing value for the Association.
• Direct the preparation of year-end audited financial statements and quarterly compiled reports; oversee audit and tax return (Form 990) preparation, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations and accounting standards.

Operational Excellence & Systems Leadership

• Lead and optimize the finance, real estate, and facilities, and risk teams to ensure efficient operations, strong internal controls, and scalable infrastructure.
• Modernize systems and processes to enhance data integrity, digital agility, and decision-making capabilities.
• Serve as a senior advisor on capital projects, real estate, vendor management, and investment strategy.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Association’s Deferred Maintenance Program and capital improvement planning processes.
• Oversee all risk management functions, including insurance, legal compliance, internal controls, and incident response.
• Champion proactive risk identification, mitigation, and crisis response planning across the enterprise.

Mission Alignment & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with the executive team to ensure financial and operational decisions support mission outcomes.
• Translate financial information for diverse audiences to build financial literacy and ownership across the organization.

Board Engagement & Governance

• Staff the Finance Committee of the Board; ensure clear and timely communication on financial matters, endowment management, and long-term asset strategies.
• Support Board education and engagement on financial health, investment strategy, and long-term planning.
• Represent the Association in the community and external stakeholder engagements.

Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• FISCAL MANAGEMENT: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit
  business model
• CRITICAL THINKING & DECISION MAKING: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment 
• FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE: Executes superior technical skills for the role
• COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

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