Chief Financial Officer

Company: The National Council of Young Men's Christian Asso
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 22, 2025

Job Description:

Role Context, Vision & ImpactBuilding on its deep history, scale, momentum, and strong community credibility, the YMCA of Greater Boston (YGB) is seeking its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help guide this dynamic, nearly 175-year-old organization. YGB successfully navigated the evolving challenges of the pandemic and is now focused on innovation, responsiveness, and long-term stability. The organization has grown to a $100M+ operating budget across multiple verticals and maintains a strong financial position. YGB is poised to take the next leap in advancing its financial strategy with clarity and agility. This means embracing complexity and interconnectedness to proactively identify and respond to opportunities, drive resource development for both programs and capital assets, and ensure long-term sustainability. YGB, America's First Y strives to be a world-class organization, meeting the moment and laying the foundation for the next 175 years.YGB's work spans health and wellness, aquatics, youth development, early education, workforce development, adult education, food stability and nutrition, supportive housing, and community building, impacting 75,000 people daily. With nine Centers in Boston, four in surrounding towns, a range of day camp, early education and social service properties, and three overnight camps on Lake Winnipesaukee, YGB manages an expansive and diverse footprint leveraged in service to community stability and thriving. Our mission is powered by more than 2,000 team members and hundreds of volunteers, making YGB one of the largest non-profits in the state.YGB is seeking a CFO to provide leadership and partnership in financial operations, management, performance, and strategy. The CFO's portfolio also includes key leadership responsibilities in enterprise risk management, information systems, real estate and facility financing, and investment management.The CFO will be a visible member of the executive leadership team, a key strategist and communicator grounded in a mix of education, empowerment, opportunity, performance, and accountability.The CFO leads a high-performing and experienced centralized finance team with business leaders assigned across the service area and verticals. The Finance team contributes, collaborates, and communicates while remaining proximate and responsive. To achieve this, the CFO and the Finance team must work cross-functionally with talented and enthusiastic colleagues across our centers and programs, as well as the entire dynamic Y family in the region and Ys across the nation. The CFO will be expected to have experience and/or understanding of sustainable business practices, government, and private payer services.This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned, strategic, data-driven, and relationship-oriented continuous learner and leader with deep experience in financial systems, strategy, planning, and development across multiple fields and business models. With YGB's strong foundation and ambitious vision for the future, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and shape the financial strategy and stability of a large mission-driven organization that impacts the lives of our youngest to oldest neighbors.Position OverviewAs the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the fiscal management, strategy, analysis, and reporting necessary to ensure the organization's long-term stability and impact. The CFO's portfolio also includes enterprise risk management, management of legal counsel, and technology infrastructure. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will guide the organization's financial strategy, planning, operations, opportunities and accountabilities in concert with its mission, values, impact, and long-term sustainability. The CFO has four direct reports: VP of Finance, VP of Risk Management, AVP of Business Operations, and VP of Information Systems. The CFO serves as the lead member of management for three Board Committees- Finance, Investment, and Audit & Risk.Minimum Requirements

• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, managing complex organizational structures, collaborative decision making balancing diverse experiences and perspectives, and fostering supportive accountability.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to translate and communicate financial data into actionable strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate financial insights clearly and effectively to diverse audiences using both financial and non-financial data.
• Experience: At least 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably within mission-driven organizations. Experience in navigating diverse business models, real estate and facility financing, and funding types is essential.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of financial systems preferably in a complex multisite operating business, investment portfolio management, real estate development, and CRM platforms. Salesforce experience a plus.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience with nonprofit organizations is preferred, though candidates with transferable skills from other sectors are encouraged to apply.We are seeking candidates with relevant experience in any or all of the following:
• Complex organizations that deliver multiple programs and services to a range of customers profiles including project/program level analysis and strategy.
• Facilities oriented businesses.
• Diverse mix of revenue sources including memberships, government vouchers and grants, and philanthropy.
• Oversight of Enterprise Risk, Information Systems, Legal.
• Evaluating real estate opportunities.Attributes of the Ideal Candidate
• A proactive and transparent leader who values consistency, integrity, and accountability.
• A forward-thinking professional driven by predictive analytics, continuous learning, and process improvement.
• A collaborative partner who balances empowerment, partnership, and accountability in a matrixed environment.
• A mission-driven individual committed to the values and goals of the organization.Travel & Onsite RequirementsThis role requires the ability to travel across the organization's various locations as needed as well as local partners. The CFO must be onsite at least three times per week to engage directly with leadership, staff, and key stakeholders, ensuring strong collaboration and operational alignment.Compensation & BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $240K - $260K, including comprehensive and competitive benefits. This position is exempt and full-time.
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