Chief Financial Officer

Description

ABOUT THE YMCA:

Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region’s longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team. The CFO is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability of the YMCA. This role goes beyond traditional accounting — partnering with the CEO, Board, and leadership to shape organizational strategy, develop business models for growth, and ensure financial resilience.

The CFO provides strategic insight, fosters cross-department collaboration, and strengthens organizational capacity through sound financial leadership, technology innovation, and risk management.

This is a full-time in-person position located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Your office will be located inside the Bill and Lillie Heinrich YMCA (4141 Meadows Lane).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Financial Stewardship

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership, informing key decisions through financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.
• Lead the development of financial strategies that support mission impact, growth initiatives, and organizational sustainability.
• Develop financial performance indicators and measurement systems to track progress toward strategic goals.
• Actively engage the Board of Directors — especially its Finance Committee — in financial planning, oversight, and critical decision-making.
• Represent the YMCA externally with key financial partners, community stakeholders, and donors as needed.
  
  

Financial Management & Operations

• Lead all financial operations including budgeting, accounting, cash flow, banking, grant management, payroll, and audits.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS, state, and federal regulations, including 990 and 941 filings.
• Manage investments and reserves within Board-approved policies and risk tolerance.
• Develop forward-looking financial models to assess new opportunities, capital projects, and program expansion.
  
  

Strategic Growth & Business Planning

• Evaluate program ROI, pricing strategies, partnerships, and mergers/acquisitions to ensure operational growth and financial health.
• Guide leadership on “start / stop / continue” decisions to align financial resources with mission impact.
• Support strategic planning processes with financial insight and data analytics.
• Champion innovation and creative problem solving to achieve cost savings and revenue diversification.
  
  

Technology, Data & Risk Management

• Oversee IT systems and cybersecurity in partnership with managed service providers.
• Lead efforts to modernize financial and operational systems, including ERP and CRM platforms.
• Ensure strong internal controls, risk management practices, and insurance coverage.
• Build data-driven decision-making capacity across departments.
  
  

Leadership & Culture

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team (current team composition is one full-time Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager and one part-time Administrative Specialist.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and learning.
• Build financial literacy across the organization through training and accessible reporting.
• Model YMCA values and contribute actively to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
  
  

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and learning.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises one full-time staff. Shares supervisory responsibilities for a second full-time staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

END RESULTS:

• Agency assets are protected and optimized through complete, accurate, compliant, and appropriately controlled finances and financial records.
• Leaders and stakeholders have access to reliable, relevant, and timely financial data and analysis that enable sound decision-making.
• The YMCA’s needs and objectives, including financial sustainability and mission growth, are actualized through sound judgment, professional competence, strategic partnership, and alignment with the direction of the President and CEO.
• Secure Financial Sustainability: Maintain strong ratios, healthy margins, and a balanced annual budget that prioritizes mission while safeguarding fiscal responsibility.
• Streamline Financial Systems: Within two years, simplify the general ledger structure and improve the budgeting process through technology and training.
• Strengthen the Balance Sheet: Within five years, improve liquidity, increase debt coverage, and reduce debt burden.
  
  

WHY WORK HERE?

At The YMCA Of Southern Nevada, We're Committed To Providing a Superior Work Environment That Offers Challenges, Flexibility, And Fun. We Have Been Repeatedly Recognized As a Nevada Top Workplace By The Las Vegas Review Journal. As An Employee You’ll Receive The Following Benefits:

• 10 Paid holidays
• Generous PTO plan that increases with years of service
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 10% Retirement Contribution* and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
• Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts
• Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.
  
  

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. We are service driven: we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen-first and solution-oriented approach to resolving conflicts. We are safety focused: we are proactive in keeping everyone safe and respond promptly to incidents as a team.

AREA AMENITIES AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS

While Las Vegas is best known for its world-renowned entertainment and the iconic Las Vegas Strip - with top-tier restaurants, shows, and attractions drawing nearly 40 million visitors each year - the city offers so much more for those who call it home.

With over 300 days of sunshine annually, Las Vegas offers year-round access to a variety of outdoor activities. The city is nestled in a valley surrounded by breathtaking natural landmarks, including Red Rock Canyon, the Valley of Fire, Sloan Canyon, and Charleston Peak. In the winter, residents can ski at the nearby Lee Canyon resort - just an hour's drive away - and in the summer, enjoy boating or swimming at Lake Mead or any of the Y's beautiful swimming pools.

Las Vegas is also a major sports hub, home to championship-winning teams such as the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights and the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces. Convenient travel is another perk, with Harry Reid International Airport located just minutes from most parts of the city.

As a final bonus, Nevada residents benefit from no state income tax and a reasonable cost of living. It's no surprise Las Vegas continues to rank among the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country.

ABOUT THE YMCA OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ASSOCIATION

Branch/Facility Information

Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA (YMCA owned)

4141 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89107

Durango Hills YMCA (YMCA public private partnership with the City of Las Vegas)

3521 North Durango Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89129

Centennial Hills YMCA (YMCA public private partnership with the City of Las Vegas)

6601 North Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89131

SkyView YMCA (YMCA public private partnership with the City of North Las Vegas)

3050 East Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89081

Membership Population & Demographics

• American Indian or Alaska Native 0.78%
• Asian 5.48%
• Black or African American 13.68%
• Hispanic or Latino 16.24%
• Middle Eastern or North African 0%
• Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
• White 53.99%
• Not Listed 5.84%
• Two or More 0%
• Rather not say 3.99%
  
  

Association Snapshot

• Total members: 43,714
• Total number of people receiving financial assistance (scholarship): 26,866
• Total amount awarded in financial assistance (scholarship): $4,837,606
• Current Staff
• Full-Time: 75
• Part-Time: 361
• Seasonal: 316
  

Financial Snapshot

• Total assets: $11,386,262
• Current annual budget: $12,444,025
• Cash on hand: $332,473
• Current endowment: $1,876,007
• Current debt: $2,003,859
• The organization is on track to deliver a balanced 2026 budget after years of post-pandemic recovery.

• 3-year pattern of annual surplus/deficit:
• 2024: ($47,925)
• 2023: ($577,920)
• 2022: ($920,246)
  

Programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The YMCA of Southern Nevada offers a variety of significant program offerings to our community. For additional information, please see our program guides:

• An employee in this role must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. Employee is frequently required to reach with hands or arms. Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee will work in a standard office environment with extended periods of computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA) or CPA preferred.
• Minimum seven years of progressive financial leadership, preferably in a nonprofit organization with annual revenue exceeding $10M.
• Proven experience as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leadership and boards.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, financial modeling, and investment management.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and team leadership skills.
• Within 30 days of hire, current CPR for the professional rescuer (includes AED) and First Aid Certifications.