Chief Financial Officer

Lutheran Life Villages is looking for a strategic and mission-driven financial leader with a passion for advancing the well-being of seniors through sound financial stewardship. With a deep understanding of nonprofit finance and the senior living industry, you excel at balancing fiscal responsibility with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. You are a proactive problem solver who can navigate complex financial landscapes, providing strategic insights that drive sustainable growth.

As an experienced CFO, you bring a track record of financial leadership, team development, and risk management, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. You thrive in a collaborative environment, effectively engaging with executives, board members, and external stakeholders to communicate financial strategies in a clear and compelling way. Your ability to lead with integrity, accountability, and innovation makes you an invaluable partner in shaping the future of Lutheran Life Villages.

You will be responsible for:

• Financial Strategy and Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies to support the organization’s mission, vision and values. Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO, executive team and Board of Directors based on sound financial modeling, analysis and projections. Provide an innovative approach to system and processes for continuous improvements.
• Budgeting and Financial Planning: Oversee the preparation and management of annual budgets and long-term financial plans. Ensure accurate forecasting, monitoring, and reporting of financial performance against budget and strategic goals.
• Financial Management and Oversight: Oversee the management of all financial functions, including gift accounting, financial accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and investment management. Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory financial reporting requirements, and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring adequate internal controls and risk management policies are in place. Oversee insurance, audit, and regulatory compliance processes. Makes recommendations to implement a disaster Recovery Plan.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team to ensure a high level of performance and engagement. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a key liaison to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, auditors, and external stakeholders. Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Operational Support: Collaborate with the executive team and other senior leaders to align financial management with operational strategies. Oversee and provide for financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making in areas such as program and service development, expansion, and resource allocation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration.  Preference will be given to candidates with an MBA in finance or related field and/or a person who is a Certified Public Accountant. 

• A minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role with proven experience in strategic financial planning and execution, including supervisory responsibility, with 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management.
• In-depth knowledge of nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong focus on innovation and change management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in gift reporting and accounting and revenue optimization in a nonprofit context is highly desirable.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Life Villages.

WHY JOIN US?

At Lutheran Life Villages, we bring our core values of Leadership, Impact, Friendship, and Excellence (LIFE) into every part of our work. Here, you’ll find the opportunity to contribute to an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care for seniors while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for its staff. Our commitment to Leadership means empowering our team members to grow personally and professionally, inspiring others by example. We’re passionate about making a meaningful Impact in the lives of our residents and nurturing relationships built on Friendship and compassion. By pursuing Excellence in all we do, our employees share our mission to deliver outstanding care.

As a valued member of the LLV team, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your growth and well-being. With offerings from medical, dental, and vision insurance to paid time off on your birthday, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and retirement matching, we’re committed to helping you thrive. Join us on a purposeful journey where your career and compassion come together!

Lutheran Life Villages is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, gender or any status protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, and performance.