Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan · 2 days ago
Vice President / Chief Financial Officer
Kalamazoo, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGoodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the community through employment, education, and support services. They are seeking a Vice President / Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO) who will oversee financial strategy, operations, and risk management while collaborating with the executive leadership team to ensure financial sustainability and compliance with regulations.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
CPA required
Minimum 10–15 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
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
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
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
Valid Michigan driver's license required
Ability to pass background and reference checks
Preferred
MBA or other advanced professional certification preferred
Prior experience in the nonprofit sector strongly preferred; experience with donated goods retail, workforce development, or social enterprise organizations highly desirable
Understanding of supply chain operations and SI&OP processes preferred
Company
Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan
It is a long-established fact that community involvement leads to business growth.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael A. Jones Sr
President/CEO
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