Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Job Location:
Tucson, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona (UCPSA)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location:Tucson Arizona
Employment Type:Full-Time Exempt
Reports To:Chief Executive Officer
Location:Tucson Arizona
Employment Type:Full-Time Exempt
Reports To:Chief Executive Officer
About UCPSA
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona (UCPSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing innovative home- and community-based services to people of all ages with disabilities and older adults. Our work is mission-driven and grounded in respect of the people we serve and the employees who make that work possible. We pair compassion with strong financial practices to ensure long-term stability and impact.
UCPSA operates throughout Southern Arizona with offices in Tucson Green Valley and Yuma. We employ approximately 1800 team members and manage an annual operating budget of $50 million.
This position is open due to the planned retirement of our tenured CFO and offers an opportunity to step into a stable well-run organization and help guide its next chapter.
Position Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of UCPSAs executive leadership team and works closely with the CEO and COO to support informed decision-making. The CFO provides strategic financial leadership while also ensuring day-to-day fiscal integrity compliance and transparency across the organization.
This role is well-suited to a nonprofit finance leader with experience in contract/government services complex revenue streams and audit readiness. The ideal candidate is hands-on and forward-thinking with a clear understanding that strong financial leadership ultimately supports people not just numbers.
Key Responsibilities
-Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with UCPSAs mission and longterm goals.
-Oversee accounting budgeting forecasting and financial reporting for a $50M annual budget.
-Ensure compliance with GAAP IRS regulations nonprofit standards and federal and state payroll laws.
-Oversee payroll operations for 1800 employees.
-Oversee the billing department ensuring timely accurate invoicing and compliance.
-Oversee 401(k) plan administration.
-Oversee banking and banking operations including account management treasury functions and banking relationships.
-Monitor cash flow investments and risk management strategies.
-Oversee the annual audit and coordinate audit preparation.
-Prepare and present financial reports to the Board and Finance Committee.
-Work closely with the Finance Committee on budgeting and financial planning.
-Work closely with the Controller to support leadership goals and continuous improvement in the department.
-Demonstrate a deep understanding of accounting payroll and billing software and ensure systems are effectively utilized.
-Ability to lead and manage transitions to new accounting billing and payroll systems including planning implementation and staff training.
-Advise the CEO and Board on financial implications for strategic decisions.
Qualifications:
-Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business Administration or related field. CPA or CMA preferred.
-710 years of progressive financial leadership experience preferably in a nonprofit setting. Will consider audit manager in public accounting with nonprofit audit experience.
-Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP including revenue recognition and functional expense reporting payroll laws and audit coordination.
-Experience reviewing and interpreting legal contracts commercial leases and financing documents.
-Proven expertise in budgeting forecasting cash flow management and financial modeling.
-Demonstrated experience reporting to and presenting before a Board of Directors and a Finance Committee.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel Word and Outlook. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and strong report writing abilities.
-Demonstrated customer service mindset and strong interpersonal communication skills.
-Experience managing 401(k) plan administration.
-Experience overseeing billing operations and reimbursement compliance.
-Experience overseeing banking operations treasury management and bank relationships.
-Proficient in accounting payroll and billing software with proven experience in transitioning systems.
-Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business Administration or related field. CPA or CMA preferred.
-710 years of progressive financial leadership experience preferably in a nonprofit setting. Will consider audit manager in public accounting with nonprofit audit experience.
-Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP including revenue recognition and functional expense reporting payroll laws and audit coordination.
-Experience reviewing and interpreting legal contracts commercial leases and financing documents.
-Proven expertise in budgeting forecasting cash flow management and financial modeling.
-Demonstrated experience reporting to and presenting before a Board of Directors and a Finance Committee.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel Word and Outlook. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and strong report writing abilities.
-Demonstrated customer service mindset and strong interpersonal communication skills.
-Experience managing 401(k) plan administration.
-Experience overseeing billing operations and reimbursement compliance.
-Experience overseeing banking operations treasury management and bank relationships.
-Proficient in accounting payroll and billing software with proven experience in transitioning systems.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Compensation & Benefits
UCPSA offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- General Management
- Access Control
- Interior
- Administration Support
- Client Services
- Computing
