Chief Financial Officer
The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, Chicago
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team and reports to the President. The CFO is responsible for steering the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago’s and its Endowments' financial strategy, ensuring financial health, and driving alignment with overarching business objectives in accordance with the strategy and policies of the Board of Trustees, President, and Executive Management.
This role involves the oversight of all financial, treasury, compliance, and various administrative functions. Areas of responsibility include planning, financial reporting, financial analysis, treasury, budgeting, and administrative support functions.
The CFO must build, operate, and maintain an administrative and financial information system to deliver timely, accurate, and relevant financial and administrative information. The CFO must function well in a team environment, collaborating effectively with the Board of Managers, Executive Leadership Team, and the Finance Organization.
The CFO serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO and board of directors, providing insights that shape business decisions and long-term growth initiatives. The CFO must have good business acumen to contribute to the development of YMCA strategic plans.
As the organization's financial steward, the CFO leads financial operations, fosters a culture of accountability and transparency, and builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The CFO is adept at balancing financial stewardship with innovation, growth, and stability.
As the organization's administrative leader, the CFO leads corporate functions that support the entire organization.
- Bachelor's degree, CPA or Master's in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Ten or more years of progressive accounting and leadership experience
- Five or more years in management roles