United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona (UCPSA)
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Position Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of UCPSA's 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 UCPSA's mission and long-term 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 1,800 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:
-Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. CPA or CMA preferred.
-7-10+ 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.

Compensation & Benefits
UCPSA offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.