Chief Financial Officer (Tucson)

For more than 90 years, Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona (CCS) has served individuals and families with compassion, dignity, and respect. As one of the region's largest human services nonprofits, CCS provides critical programs including Child Welfare, Domestic Violence Shelters, Transitional Housing, Medical Respite, Behavioral Health, Refugee and Immigration Services, Deaf Services, Vocational Services, Senior Nutrition, and numerous community-based programs.With an operating budget exceeding $15 million and multiple funding streams including government contracts, Medicaid, grants, and private philanthropy, CCS is a complex and dynamic organization guided by its Catholic values and commitment to serving the most vulnerable.CCS seeks a strategic, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer to serve as a key member of the Executive Management Team. The CFO will provide financial leadership that strengthens organizational sustainability, supports informed decision-making, and helps position CCS for continued impact and growth throughout southern Arizona.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and Executive Management Team, providing data-driven analysis, recommendations, and financial leadershipLead all Finance functions, including accounting, financial reporting (GAAP), budgeting and forecasting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and internal controlsOversee government contract compliance, grant accounting, Medicaid billing, and revenue cycle management across a diverse, multi-funder portfolioManage cash, liquidity, investments, and banking relationships, and provide regular reporting to the CEO and Finance Committee of the BoardDirect the monthly financial close, preparation of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), and variance analysis with clear management commentaryLead the annual budget process in partnership with Program Directors, with ongoing forecasting and KPI reportingCoordinate annual audit, Form 990, and all compliance and regulatory reporting requirementsRecruit, develop, and lead a high-performing Finance teamRepresent CCS to financial institutions, auditors, funders, government partners, and other external stakeholdersQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required12-15+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally beginning in public accounting auditDemonstrated success leading finance in a complex nonprofit with $15M+ budget and multiple funding sources (government contracts, grants, Medicaid)Deep knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP for nonprofits (ASC 958), government contract and grant compliance (Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR 200)Experience with Form 990 and 501(c)(3) tax mattersStrong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsHigh sense of urgency, integrity, and a continuous improvement mindsetPreferredPrior CFO experienceMaster's degree in Business, Finance, or AccountingExperience with Medicaid billing and revenue cycle managementExperience selecting and implementing financial and ERP software systemsWhy join CCS?This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for a finance executive who is motivated by mission and wants to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families across southern Arizona. CCS offers a collaborative leadership team, a values-driven culture, and the opportunity to strengthen the organization's financial foundation while supporting its continued growth and community impact.**Pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws)

Skills:

Accounting, Accounting Close, Balance Sheet, Banking Services, Behavioral Health, Billing, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Channel Strategies, Child Protection/Welfare, Code of Federal Regulations, Community Programs, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Decision Support, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Finance Software, Financial Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Fund Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government, Government Contracts, Government Funding, Government Grants, Head of Finance, Hearing Impairment, Income Statements, Leadership, Liquidity, Medicaid, Medical Billing, Nonprofit, Nutrition, Performance Metrics, Private Funding, Public Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Reporting Skills, Revenue Management, Sustainability, Team Player, Variance Analysis



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