Strategic Finance Director - Nonprofit Leader

SGA Youth & Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Job summary

SGA Youth & Family Services is seeking a Director of Finance to safeguard the agency’s fiscal health. You will direct budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and GAAP compliance while ensuring data integrity across government grants, private donors, and contracts.

The role entails leading a finance team, preparing revenue projections, and guiding annual budget development. A CPA is preferred and experience with Human Service organizations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting and 7+ years of related experience with at least 3 years supervisory.
• CPA certification preferred; experience in human service organizations is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, and applicable GAO/GAAS guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement goals, policies, and procedures for financial management and accounting operations.
• Oversee fixed assets, inventory, and property management.
• Supervise finance and accounting team ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Analyze accounting records to determine resources required for programs.
• Maintain ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, and operating expenses.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SGA Youth & Family Services is seeking a Director of Finance to safeguard the agency’s fiscal health. You will direct budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and GAAP compliance while ensuring data integrity across government grants, private donors, and contracts.

The role entails leading a finance team, preparing revenue projections, and guiding annual budget development. A CPA is preferred and experience with Human Service organizations is a plus.