Senior Business & Financial Services Advisor - AOE International

TLN Worldwide Enterprises, Inc; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Senior Business & Financial Services Advisor to provide one-on-one business planning and financial systems assistance to participant contractors. The advisor will support contractors with bonding, insurance, and facilitate access to low-cost capital resources. Ideal candidates will have experience in small business advising and knowledge of contractor financial requirements. This role is crucial for strengthening financial readiness and business infrastructure for underserved contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in small business advising, finance, or economic development.
• Knowledge of contractor financial requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one assistance in business planning, financial systems, and back-office operations.
• Support contractors with bonding, insurance, permits, and certifications.
• Facilitate access to low-cost capital including CDFIs, SBA, and MBDA resources.

Skills

Small business advising

Finance

Economic development

Job description

Description

AOE International is a non-profit organization focused on community support and development, with a strong emphasis on workforce development and education. We partner with various organizations to address social needs, including poverty, access to resources, and educational opportunities.

The Senior Business & Financial Services Advisor provides technical assistance to strengthen participant contractors’ financial readiness, business infrastructure, and access to low-cost capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one assistance in business planning, financial systems, and back-office operations
• Support contractors with bonding, insurance, permits, and certifications
• Facilitate access to low-cost capital including CDFIs, SBA, and MBDA resources

Requirements

• Experience in small business advising, finance, or economic development
• Knowledge of contractor financial requirements