Chief Financial Officer - Milwaukee Campus

Are you looking for a rewarding career making a difference for animals and the people who love them? The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to manage the financial operations of the organization, ensuring the organization’s financial health and sustainability. This position provides strategic oversight and leadership to the IT, retail, and finance teams.  This role can be hybrid and requires some onsite presence at our organization’s seven locations, primarily at our Milwaukee location. The CFO reports to the President & CEO and serves as a key member of the organization’s leadership team, participating in organizational strategic planning, decision-making, and policy development to support our mission. 

Key Accountabilities 

• Ensure the financial strength and sustainability of the Wisconsin Humane Society. 

• Provide strategic oversight for all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. 

• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with department managers and other stakeholders to develop realistic and achievable budgets. 

• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis. 

• Work closely with the President & CEO and leadership team to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision. 

• Lead the finance committee and collaborate with committee members to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the organization.  

• Prepare and present financial reports to the leadership team and board of directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed. 

• Provide sound financial framework for strategic planning and ongoing operations.  

• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers. 

• Supervise service providers in the financial, information technology, and retail areas.  

• Ensure compliance with all financial and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits and other reporting requirements. 

• Build effective IT, retail, and finances teams through hiring, leading, motivating, coaching, and developing staff.  

• Oversee and supervise information technology operations by managing and collaborating with the IT Administrator to develop strategies and goals for the organization’s IT systems.   

• Work with the Retail Coordinator to establish, develop, and implement strategies to ensure retail achieves the annual budgeted goals and continues to grow as another revenue resource of the organization. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience; CPA and/or MBA desirable. 

• At least five years’ experience as an CFO or equivalent, preferably in a nonprofit organization with a budget of at least $5 million, multiple funding sources, and multiple operating locations. 

• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, supervisory, and interpersonal skills   

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to deliver results.  

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.  

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds.  

• Commitment to the mission, values, and people-centered philosophy of WHS.  

Benefits

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group term life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending plans
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Sun Life supplemental benefit
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Paid family Leave
• WHS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Help Tool | Federal Student Aid

Time off including:

• Vacation
• Wellness
• Holiday

Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 30% off adoption fees
• 30% off manners classes and behavior consultations
• 20% off youth programs
• Event discounts
• Animal Antics retail discounts
• Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please complete the Apply Now section at the top of this job page to begin your online employment application. Only applications submitted through our online application system may be considered. Please know that it is our policy to reply to each and every application received once we have a status update.

Come see why over 280 staff call one of our 7 locations home! You’ll be happy you did!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Wisconsin Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. WHS’s success depends on engaging qualified people regardless of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, arrest and/or conviction record (unless substantially related to the position held or sought), veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, youth programming, and veterinary resources for animals from low-income households, retail stores, volunteer programs and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the state’s busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.