Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Office

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Office

The Chief Financial Officer is the senior financial and operational leader within United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, serving as a strategic business partner and fully integrated member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a collaborative, enterprise-minded executive who breaks down silos and drives organizational effectiveness across all functional areas. The CFO oversees Finance, Operations, Administration, Information Technology, and Facilities, ensuring these critical functions work in concert to advance United Way's mission.

The ideal candidate brings equal passion for both financial stewardship and operational excellence, with demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of collaboration. Major responsibilities include : (a) serving as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and senior team on all matters impacting organizational health and sustainability; (b) providing comprehensive financial leadership including budgeting, financial forecasting and trend analysis, investments, compliance, risk management, and reporting, leveraging data to drive informed decision-making; (c) actively leading and developing the Operations, IT, and Facilities functions with the same rigor as Finance; (d) building strong partnerships across departments to ensure alignment and shared accountability; and (e) cultivating high-performing teams through coaching, development, and a collaborative leadership approach.

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from an accredited institution and a minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of progressive experience, including at least five (5) years in a leadership role is required. A CPA and / or MBA certification is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of education.

Annual Salary

Pay Grade 115

Salary Range - $141,316 - $165,000

Visit our website at Career Opportunities - United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania to view job description and apply for this position. Submissions will only be accepted electronically.

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity, serving Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland, Fayette, and Armstrong counties.