Vice President​/Chief Financial Officer

Overview

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.

Classification:
Executive Leadership Staff. Supervised by: CEO. Supervises:
Finance Team.

Location:

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan.

Employment type:

Full-time. Negotiable. Unknown.

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 SWMI’s 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 Board’s Finance and Audit Committees.

• 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.