International Financial Group (IFG) Hiring for CFO / Senior Director of Finance (non-profit) Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

IFG Chicago is working on a CFO positions with one of our non-profit clients. This role is direct hire position, and follows a hybrid model (zip code 60626) with two days on site in order to build relationships with the Finance Team. Once things are functioning optimally, if the CFO feels that they/team can work remotely, that’s fine.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key position and vital to the success of this client’s strategic initiatives. This top-level executive strategically manages the overall financial operations ensuring compliance with all financial standards. The CFO leads the Finance and Accounting team; regularly collaborating and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Function:

• Serve as strategist as well as oversee all finance operations and actively manage the agency’s financial position.
• Provide financial forecasting, analysis, and planning, as well as direction related to investments for organization and all related entities, capital development, and asset management, and key input for the agency’s strategic planning.
• Responsible for leading and overseeing the financial planning and reporting, accounting, cash flow management, job costing, deal analysis and negotiation, contract management, financing, and the compliance functions of the organization.
• Develops and maintains financial management policies and procedures that align with the organization’s mission, ensuring that organization is in compliance with all applicable accounting standards and best practices for nonprofit organizations.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial statements and financial analysis for strategic leadership, the Board of Directors’ Finance and Audit Committees, and the Board of Directors at large.
• Oversees and leads annual budgeting and planning process; administers and review all financial plans and budgets; monitors progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Develops and utilizes forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans.
• Assess and manage financial reporting systems and structures and develop value-added solutions and strategies.
• Must be able to analyze current operational and financial processes and practices, document them, enhance them, and seek improvement, opportunity, and leverage.
• Manage a team including staff, direct reports Director of Finance, Manager of Accounting and Finance, Accounting Manager (AP/AR), Revenue Accountant, Grants Processor, Accountant, Loan Accountant, Reconciliation Analyst, and Grant Accountant.
• Coordinate annual audits (HUD audit, 401k/403b audits, Agency audits, 990’s, Annual Reports
• Develop cost models for union salary increases and costing of union contract provisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, accounting, or finance; Masters preferred
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
• 10+ years of experience in financial management; significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance and reporting highly desired
• Strong supervisory, management, and leadership skills required; 5+ years preferred
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office Suite related software; and familiarity with Sage Intacct and ADP preferred.
• Experience developing and proven ability to create meaningful analytics to measure and forecast the financial state of the agency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of security and confidentiality of information.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to promote and adhere to company mission, values and focus on client needs.
• A commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location