Director of Finance & Operations

CFS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 5%

Tech stipend

401(k) match

Vacation days 20

Employer-paid medical

Travel minimal

CPA renewal fees covered

Job summary

Our client, a large nonprofit, seeks a strong finance leader to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and all financial reporting. The role includes grant accounting, restricted funds management, audits, 990 preparation, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in nonprofit finance, CPA, and a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; MBA in accounting is a plus. Location is Chicago area with significant leadership exposure to COO and Board.

Qualifications

• CPA is required for this role.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience with nonprofit exposure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; MBA in accounting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s finance and accounting function, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, internal controls, grant accounting, restricted funds, audit, Form 990, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee broader nonprofit operations, including payroll, benefits, technology, insurance, legal and regulatory compliance, vendor management, and policies.
• Partner with COO, executive leadership, and Board on financial strategy and risk management.
• Strengthen processes and infrastructure to scale the organization.

Skills

CPA

Nonprofit finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

MBA or Master’s in accounting

Job description

Our client is a large, rapidly growing nonprofit who is looking for a strong finance leader.

Why Work Here

• Up to 5% bonus
• $500/ mo tech/wellness stipend
• 4% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• 20 vacation days
• Medical coverage is 100% employer-paid for the employee under the base PPO plan and approximately 70% for dependents
• Minimal travel required, generally 2 to 4 trips per year (board meetings, team retreats)
• Will cover CPA renewal fees and some CE

Sizzle

• Organization has grown significantly, with continued growth expected
• High-impact leadership role with direct exposure to the COO, executive leadership, and Board
• Opportunity to own both finance and broader nonprofit operations
• Lean, collaborative team with a strong Senior Accountant already in place
• Broad responsibility across accounting, budgeting, forecasting, grants, audit, compliance, payroll, benefits, technology, insurance, and risk management
• Opportunity to help strengthen processes and infrastructure as the organization continues to scale

What We Need

• This person will lead the organization’s finance and accounting function, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, internal controls, grant accounting, restricted funds, audit, Form 990, and regulatory compliance
• They will also oversee broader nonprofit operations, including payroll, benefits administration, technology, insurance, legal and regulatory compliance, vendor management, and organizational policies
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience w/ strong nonprofit exposure
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required – advanced degree a plus (MBA or Master’s in accounting)
• CPA required
• Experience with restricted funds, PAC $, 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) entities, or other affiliated nonprofit structures is a big plus

Salary range $140K to $175K base

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