Director of Finance

CFS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous PTO

Flexible hours

Parking/transit benefits

Dress code relaxed

Leadership exposure

Job summary

CFS, a nonprofit organization in Chicago, seeks a Finance Director to own the finance function and lead a team of four. You will partner directly with the Executive Director and Board Finance Committee to influence strategy and ensure financial sustainability for diverse community programs.

The role focuses on strengthening financial processes, reporting, budgets, and forecasts, while exploring opportunities for new revenue streams to support growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years in finance, nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience with Illinois grants, budgeting, and funding contracts.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets and QuickBooks skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting systems, financial policies, and procedures.
• Prepare financial statements, analyses, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinate external audits and audit prep.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board Finance Committee on strategy.
• Lead and develop a finance team of four.
• Oversee budgets, grants, contracts and financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and provide actionable financial insights.
• Oversee A/R, A/P, payroll and related financial activities.
• Support purchasing, inventory, and related financial activities.
• Identify opportunities for new revenue streams and long-range plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Discretion

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA desirable

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

QuickBooks

Job description

Finance Director

Chicago, IL \u2014 Full-Time \u2014 Nonprofit / Community Services

$100,000 - $110,000

Lead Finance. Influence Strategy. Make a Difference.

Are you an accomplished finance professional looking for an opportunity where your expertise genuinely matters? This Finance Director role offers the chance to take ownership of a critical finance function while supporting a respected, long-established nonprofit serving diverse communities throughout Chicagoland.

This mission-driven organization provides a broad range of services supporting families, young people, seniors, immigrants, refugees, entrepreneurs and local communities. As Finance Director, you will have a highly visible position partnering directly with the Executive Director and Board Finance Committee.

Why You'll Want This Role

This is more than a traditional accounting leadership position. The Finance Director will be a trusted financial partner to executive leadership, providing insight that directly influences organizational strategy, financial sustainability and future growth.

You will lead a team of four while having the autonomy to strengthen financial processes, improve reporting, develop budgets and forecasts, and identify opportunities for new revenue streams.

The organization offers an impressive combination of purpose, flexibility, leadership exposure and benefits, including:

• 90% employer contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance after 60 days.


• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, with full vesting after six years.


• Generous PTO, sick leave and vacation.


• Flexible working hours based on individual schedules.


• Parking/transit benefits and eligible travel reimbursement.


• A relaxed dress code and energetic, welcoming culture.


• Access to an exceptional leadership team and Board-level exposure.


• Genuine opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful community impact.

Key Functions

• Lead and improve accounting systems, financial policies and procedures.


• Prepare financial statements, analysis, budgets and forecasts.


• Coordinate external audits and oversee audit preparation.


• Partner with the Executive Director and Board Finance Committee on financial strategy.


• Lead and develop a finance and accounting team of four.


• Oversee budgets, grant funding, contracts and financial reporting.


• Monitor cash flow, income and expenses and provide actionable financial insight.


• Oversee A/R, A/P, payroll, securities and other major accounting operations.


• Support purchasing, inventory and related financial activities.


• Help develop new revenue opportunities and long-range financial plans.

What We're Looking For

The ideal Finance Director will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and approximately 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally within a nonprofit environment. Experience with Illinois and City of Chicago grants, budgeting and funding contracts is highly desirable.

CPA or MBA credentials are a plus but not required. Strong Excel/Google Sheets and QuickBooks experience are preferred.

Above all, the successful Finance Director will be a mature, hands-on leader with excellent judgment, communication skills, discretion and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership.

If you're ready to combine financial leadership, career growth, flexibility and meaningful community impact, this Finance Director opportunity could be an excellent next step.