Interim Finance Director

HRB; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit to place an Interim Finance Director for a three-month engagement in Chicago, IL.

The role requires hands-on leadership of all finance and accounting functions, with emphasis on grant management, compliance, and strategic financial guidance during a transitional period.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit finance and grant accounting.
• Strong knowledge of grant compliance and reporting requirements.
• Proven leadership in overseeing finance and accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance and accounting functions for the organization.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and operations.

Skills

Grant accounting

Nonprofit finance

GAAP

Leadership

Compliance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA

Tools

ERP software

HUD reporting systems

Job description

Interim Leadership Opportunity | Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Preferred)

Overview

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a mission-driven nonprofit organization. They are seeking anInterim FinanceDirectorto provide immediate leadership during a transitional period. This individual will oversee all finance and accounting operations, ensure compliance with funding requirements, support organizational leadership, and provide strategic financial guidance while a permanent search is conducted.

This is a high-impact interim leadership role ideal for a hands-on nonprofit finance executive with experience managing complex funding sources, compliance requirements, and accounting operations.

Title:Finance Director
Location:Chicago, IL (local candidates preferred; remote candidates will be considered)
Duration:Approximately 3 months
Start Date:Immediate need
Compensation:Competitive market rate

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all finance and accounting functions
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and organizational financial operations
• Ensure proper stewardship and compliance of grant-funded resources
• Oversee federal, state, and private grant accounting, including restricted and multi-year funding sources
• Maintain compliance with nonprofit and regulatory reporting requirements, including HUD-related programs
• Serve as a strategic financial resource to executive leadership
• Lead and support asmallfinance team
• Collaborate with external partners, agencies, auditors, and stakeholders as needed
• Support readiness for program-related audits