Finance & Operations Director - Nonprofit Growth & Impact

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, 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.