Vice President Chief Financial Officer

Goodwill Industries Of Southwestern Michigan

Job Location:

Kalamazoo, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan

Vice President / Chief Financial Officer

Position title: Vice President of Commercial Retail Operations
Classification: Executive Leadership Staff
Supervised by: CEO
Supervises: Finance Team

WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL

Ready for a career with impact Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to have influence in your local community while building your professional skills. Goodwill SWMI is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities. Our organization rewards creativity and innovation while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a unique work environment that is professional fast paced and fulfilling.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo Michigan. Our 260 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment education training and support services tailored to individual needs across a six-county territory. At Goodwill SWMI the work we do is effective in the lives of the individuals we serve and in turn in the communities in which we live.
Goodwill SWMI manages eleven retail stores (with attached attended donation centers and one stand-alone donation center) E-Comm Contract Manufacturing Operations as well as Custodial & Janitorial business units. These business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources.
Our organizations values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants customers community and one another. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission; Promoting Teamwork; Driving Collaboration; Taking Responsibility for our Actions and Behaviors; Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do.

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Position Summary

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan invites applications for the position of Vice President / Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO). Reporting directly to the President & CEO the VP/CFO serves as a trusted advisor strategic partner and key member of the executive leadership team.
The VP/CFO is responsible for the overall financial strategy leadership and stewardship of the organization ensuring financial sustainability regulatory compliance and alignment with Goodwill SWMIs mission. This role oversees all financial operations planning reporting controls and risk management while supporting organizational growth profitability and long-term impact.

The VP/CFO regularly presents financial information to the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors and works closely with the Boards Finance and Audit Committees.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

Partner with the President & CEO to execute growth strategies while maintaining sound financial footing.
Develop and lead a multi-year financial strategy aligned with organizational and mission objectives.
Provide financial modeling scenario analysis and strategic insights to support executive decision-making.
Support corporate development initiatives including budgeting forecasting and synergy tracking with other agencies.

Financial Management & Oversight

Lead and oversee all financial functions including:
Accounting and GAAP-compliant financial reporting
Budgeting forecasting and long-range financial planning
Capital planning debt management and treasury functions
Tax compliance including Form 990 preparation
Banking insurance and risk management
Internal controls financial policies and audit coordination
Ensure accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting.
Own month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes.
Prepare Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) reports highlighting performance trends risks and opportunities.

Governance Compliance & Risk Management

Serve as the primary financial liaison to the Board of Directors and Audit/Finance Committees.
Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations GAAP for nonprofits donor restrictions and applicable federal and state requirements.
Oversee the annual independent audit and management letter responses.
Lead enterprise risk management fraud prevention and business continuity planning.
Ensure strong internal controls and financial governance across all business units.

Performance Measurement & Analytics

Develop and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs).
Coordinate across departments to capture analyze and report enterprise-wide metrics.
Translate financial data into clear narratives and dashboards for executive leadership and the Board.
Provide insight into Goodwill International key metrics historical results and forecasts.

Systems Technology & Process Improvement

Partner with Accounting and IT to improve financial systems tools and processes.
Lead or support upgrades and optimization of financial systems (e.g. MS Dynamics GP or successor systems).
Ensure data integrity reporting accuracy and appropriate financial data security controls.
Leverage modern analytics and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) to enhance decision support.

Leadership & Talent Development

Lead mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
Recruit train and retain high-potential team members.
Foster collaboration across finance functions and with other departments.
Promote a culture of accountability continuous improvement and ethical leadership.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with functional leaders to support accurate forecasting and financial decision-making.
Collaborate with executives on financial modeling related to retail operations pricing sales headcount strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.
Support supply chain planning and Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SI&OP) processes.
Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Credentials

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field required.
CPA required.
MBA or other advanced professional certification preferred.

Experience

Minimum 1015 years of progressive financial leadership experience including 5 years in a senior executive or CFO-level role.
Proven experience leading finance functions in a mid-to-large multi-site organization with complex operations.
Demonstrated experience managing large operating budgets and multi-entity financial structures.
Prior experience in the nonprofit sector strongly preferred; experience with donated goods retail workforce development or social enterprise organizations highly desirable.
Extensive experience partnering with a CEO and executive team on strategic planning and organizational growth.
Demonstrated experience presenting financial information to a Board of Directors and supporting audit and finance committees.

Technical & Functional Expertise

Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP internal controls audits and regulatory compliance.
Experience with long-range financial planning capital planning and debt or credit facilities.
Experience with financial systems implementation or optimization (MS Dynamics GP or similar ERP).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint and Power BI.
Strong analytical modeling and data visualization skills.
Understanding of supply chain operations and SI&OP processes preferred.

Leadership & Competencies

Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and hands-on execution.
High ethical standards and commitment to stewardship and transparency.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear actionable insights.
Collaborative leader and consensus builder with a results-oriented mindset.
Proven change management and process improvement experience.

Additional Requirements

Valid Michigan drivers license required.
Position may require periodic travel within the service region.
Ability to pass background and reference checks.

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE m/f/vets/disability

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