Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
About The Position
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is seeking a Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer to ensure the organization’s financial health and long-term sustainability while guiding strategic decisions that support its mission, growth, and impact. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the SVP/CFO is a member of the executive leadership team and provides leadership for financial planning, budgeting, investments, compliance, and organizational strategy across a complex nonprofit organization with an approximately $40 million annual operating budget, more than 340 employees, and services reaching 5,000 youth and families annually. The role provides strategic financial advice to the CEO, Board, and executive leadership team; oversees financial operations and a diverse funding portfolio; and provides executive oversight of capital improvements and long-term asset management. The SVP/CFO prepares financial reports and analyses for the Board of Trustees and its committees and leads Finance and Accounting staff, supervising two leaders and providing overall leadership to a team of seven professionals. The position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. Regional travel and occasional out-of-area travel are required as needed, with travel listed as up to 25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive financial and operational leadership experience.
- Experience managing complex budgets and multiple funding sources.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change and process improvement initiatives.
- Effective communication skills and ability to translate complex financial information into practical business recommendations.
- Collaborative leadership style and commitment to supporting teams across the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- CPA designation.
- Experience in nonprofit human services, healthcare, behavioral health, or government-funded programs.
Responsibilities
- Advise the CEO, Board, and executive leadership team on opportunities, risks, and alignment of financial resources with organizational priorities and community needs.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, investment oversight, audits, and internal controls.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial information supports sound organizational decision-making.
- Oversee a funding portfolio that includes government contracts and grants, Medicaid and other reimbursement programs, philanthropic support, and earned revenue activities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while maximizing available resources to support services.
- Provide executive oversight of capital improvements and long-term asset management.
- Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and strategic analyses to the Board of Trustees and its committees.
- Help board members understand financial performance, emerging risks, and future opportunities.
- Supervise two leaders and provide overall leadership to a team of seven Finance and Accounting professionals.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement within Finance and Accounting.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Retirement plan with employer contribution/match.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Professional development opportunities.
- Mission-driven culture focused on collaboration, inclusion, and impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
