Director of Finance

Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

About the Company: Our client is a rapidly growing non-profit organization who are looking to add a Director of Finance to their team. The organization has enjoyed incredible success in the last few years' and are seeking a candidate with a similar finance background to join their team as they continue their expansion. Full-time benefits include: Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage Employer-paid life and disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution Generous paid time off Paid birthday holiday Parental leave Language pay $250 employee referral bonus Free subscription to mental wellness app Position Summary Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and serving as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance will lead the company's finance needs as it grows to serve more clients. In supporting the growing organization, the Director of Finance must be both tactical and strategic, weighing in on the financial priorities of our current strategic growth plan. This role leads two direct reports (Bookkeeper and Salesforce Administrator). The Director of Finance will be responsible for planning and directing the finance and accounting operations, employee benefits, and payroll administration. This position is both a hands-on and a key management role in driving accurate accounting and the availability and accuracy of financial information for managers, grantors, and Board of Director reporting. The Director of Finance is responsible for financial data entry, reporting and analysis, grant reporting, managing accounts payable, payroll, month end close, year-end audit and tax filings, investment of cash reserves, and employee benefits review and management. The Director of Finance also oversees our CRM tools and provides strategic reporting in support of fundraising, client services, and volunteer management. This position offers broad and deep experience in all areas of finance and accounting and includes Board Committee exposure. Essential Job Functions Oversee all aspects of the financial management ensuring finances are managed in accordance with established accounting policies, procedures and Board directed requirements. Work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to establish an annual financial and capital budget and actively manage budget, projections and variance analysis. Identify and investigate financial discrepancies and resolve open items. Recommend and implement benchmarks that will be used to measure performance. Provide periodic reporting and analysis of those benchmarks. Supervise the Bookkeeper in performing daily accounting tasks including accounts payable, biweekly payroll administration, government grant vouchering, and monthly reconciliation activities. Supervise the Salesforce administrator in their daily duties and help manage major projects. Oversee reconciliation procedures between the Finance and Development Department for donations and grants received, to ensure accurate, timely reporting and follow-through. Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to the financial, operational and administrative internal controls. Develop departmental reporting and analysis. Work with departmental managers to optimize use of resources. Manage expense budgets to ensure accurate cost allocation (i.e. department, category, fund, activity, etc.). Manage cash and investments consistent with existing policies and procedures and identify areas of opportunity to improve return while managing risk. Develop and implement an improved cash forecasting model. Master and manage accounting systems and processes (i.e. A/P, A/R, Inventory, etc), driving improvements with system vendors and internal staff as appropriate. Complete month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, bank account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors. Partner with external auditors to complete the year-end audit, including but not limited to preparing audit schedules and assisting auditors with inquiries to ensure compliance. Oversee the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of required tax filings (i.e. 990's). Review quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings utilizing the HRIS system. Prepare year-end Form 1099's required to report service provider payments to the IRS. In collaboration with Human Resources, oversee and help administer the employee benefits programs including annual employee benefits review and open enrollment, ongoing benefits support for new, existing and exiting employees and management of external benefits administrators/consultants. Regularly participates in all-staff and leadership team meetings, as well as professional group seminars or conferences to enhance professional knowledge and job skills. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in the use of a company credit card; employee must always secure the card, assure all expenses are budgeted, pre-approved, and reconciled monthly Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required. 5-10 years or more of related experience required. Experience with nonprofit accounting and 990 preparation required. Medicaid billing experience highly preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred. City, state, and federal grant reporting experience is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Previous management experience preferred Expertise in CRM tools, particularly Salesforce, preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel including complicated formulas and preferably macros, Word and Powerpoint. Advanced Adobe PDF proficiency. Skilled with the Google suite including Gmail, Google docs, Google sheets and Google drive. Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail. Experience with various enterprise resource program accounting systems, including in-depth understanding of check runs, invoicing, cash application, bank reconciliations. Understanding of and experience with ensuring strong accounting controls. Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge to systems and processes to improve organizational efficiency. Eagerness to learn, master and improve processes and reporting. Ability to work excess hours during busy seasons as needed (calendar and fiscal year end). LI-DG1 INJUN2025 LI-Office Director of Finance Director of Finance Director of Finance Director of Finance Director of Finance Director of Finance

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