Strategic Nonprofit CFO for Growth & Resilience

Renaissance Social Services; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple options for health insurance coverage

Employer provided life insurance

Simple IRA with employer match

Up to 15 days accrued leave

11 paid holidays and birthday off

Job summary

Renaissance Social Services in Chicago is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee financial operations and ensure the organization's fiscal health. The CFO will provide strategic leadership, manage financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while supervising the finance team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 10–15 years of experience in financial leadership, preferably in a nonprofit environment. This position offers a starting salary of $125,000 to $140,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• At least 5+ years in a senior finance role, preferably in a nonprofit.
• Strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations ensuring fiscal health.
• Lead long‑term financial planning to support strategic goals.
• Drive automation of financial processes to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Grant compliance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

MBA or Master’s in Finance

Tools

Financial systems/ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)

Advanced financial reporting tools

Job description

Renaissance Social Services in Chicago is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee financial operations and ensure the organization's fiscal health. The CFO will provide strategic leadership, manage financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while supervising the finance team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 10–15 years of experience in financial leadership, preferably in a nonprofit environment. This position offers a starting salary of $125,000 to $140,000 annually.