Chief Financial Officer

Boys Town - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Senior

Omaha, NE

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Boys Town is a key leadership role responsible for managing the financial operations of the organization. This position focuses on developing and implementing financial strategies that align with the nonprofit's mission, ensuring financial sustainability, and maximizing the impact of programs and services. The CFO will oversee budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and risk management while leading the finance and accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the organization's mission and long-term goals
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including the development of financial forecasts and long-term financial plans
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the Board of Trustees, Executive Leaders, and Operational Leaders
• Identify and manage financial risks to the organization, including maintaining adequate insurance coverage and managing investments
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations, as well as nonprofit and hospital industry standards
• Manage and mentor the finance and accounting teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Oversee the financial management of grants, including reporting and compliance with donor requirements
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and Board Finance and Audit Committee
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial management systems and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting or related field required
• CPA or CMA required
• Minimum of 10-12 years of relevant senior financial management and leadership experience preferably in a nonprofit organization of similar or greater scope
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of nonprofit accounting principles
• Proficient in financial management software
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels
• Comprehensive financial expertise with technical skills in budgetary management, and financial and strategic planning for financial and administrative functions of a large nonprofit organization
• Ability to read and interpret IRS rules, AICPA technical literature, and FASB interpretations
• Ability to develop strategy that incorporates a concise definition of goals, targeted audiences, and is in line with organizational priorities
• Comprehensive knowledge of insurance practices and risk mitigation frameworks
• Ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality
• Strong conflict management skills to align all facets of the organization to serve the mission.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Non-profit organization experience preferred