Chief Financial Officer/vp Of Finance

YMCA - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Senior

Oklahoma City, OK

Social Assistance

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/VP of Finance at the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position is part of the CEO's senior leadership team and is responsible for overseeing financial matters, investments, and information systems, while providing strategic direction for YMCA business operations. The CFO also acts as a community convener to address critical social issues, ensuring the YMCA's impact is felt across central and western Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Monitor monthly financial operations and prepare analysis and reports for executive and operating staff.
• Work closely with operations staff on financial outcome issues.
• Secure and allocate program or project resources to achieve strategic objectives.
• Prepare specific recommendations for financial improvements.
• Review, update, and develop internal control systems and oversee internal audits for compliance.
• Manage staff and oversee operations of accounting/finance and information systems departments.
• Certify the annual audit and maintain communication with outside auditors.
• Ensure compliance with current accounting standards and legal requirements.
• Engage the board in decision-making to advance the Y's impact.
• Work with board committees to develop policies and monitor implementation.
• Anticipate trends and their implications for the organization.
• Manage investments under the direction of the Investment Committee.
• Develop performance indicators for tracking strategic plan objectives.
• Evaluate and modify business models as necessary.
• Oversee preparation of reports to United Way, YMCA of the USA, and governmental agencies.
• Oversee preparation of tax returns including IRS Form 990.
• Guide the development of the annual operating budget and branch budgets.
• Manage tax-exempt bond transactions and necessary reports.
• Establish and maintain banking and financing relationships.
• Maintain records and accounting reports, ensuring timely transaction recording.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or equivalent; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
• Eight or more years of substantive experience in accounting and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of budget development, financial reporting, cash management, business taxes, banking, and debt financing instruments.
• Experience with system selection, implementation, and project management.
• Personal computer skills required.
• Experience with investment management and asset allocation preferred.
• Experience in effectively managing a staff team.
• Previous experience with voluntary/nonprofit organizations preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.
• Experience with SGA is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities