Strategic Finance & Growth Opportunities Lead

Jewish Child and Family Services/dba Jewish Child and Family; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Child and Family Services in Chicago seeks an experienced finance leader to oversee accounting functions and provide strategic support to senior management for budgeting, forecasting, and board materials preparation.

The role focuses on strengthening financial planning, performance metrics, and adherence to GAAP in a nonprofit environment, with opportunities to contribute to organizational growth and fiscal stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance required.
• 5+ years in managing an accounting function.
• Strong GAAP knowledge in nonprofit environment.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Willingness to travel within Chicagoland.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and KPI development.
• Analyze contracts and performance, suggest enhancements.
• Support annual budgets and financial planning processes.
• Monitor forecasts, models, and cost performance.
• Provide financial insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Travel flexibility

Nonprofit accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Jewish Child and Family Services in Chicago seeks an experienced finance leader to oversee accounting functions and provide strategic support to senior management for budgeting, forecasting, and board materials preparation.

The role focuses on strengthening financial planning, performance metrics, and adherence to GAAP in a nonprofit environment, with opportunities to contribute to organizational growth and fiscal stewardship.