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AIDS Foundation of Chicago · 2 months ago

Senior Finance Director – Center for Housing and Health

Chicago, IL, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$109K/yr - $129K/yr

6+ years exp

AIDS Foundation of Chicago is a nonprofit organization focused on housing solutions for individuals facing homelessness and health challenges. They are seeking a strategic Senior Director of Finance to oversee financial operations and guide long-term planning, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission of housing and health equity.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to lead fiscal and regulatory management of the organization and ensure financial operations comply with federal and state laws

Lead the fiscal management of the Flexible Housing Pool (FHP) and other earned income ventures

Work with Executive Director of CHH, CFO, and FHP staff in the development of financial models to support the preparation of financial forecasts

Conduct analysis of financial risks and benefits for new business opportunities and due diligence requests

Participate in the annual budget process; work with the CFO, the Finance team, and Department heads to prepare and present operating plan/budget for Board approval

Support ED/CFO with organizational strategic planning and execution

Serve as a liaison from the Finance Department and actively participate in CHH leadership meetings and functions

Consistently analyze financial data and keep senior leadership abreast of CHH’s financial status

Complete the month-end process in the established timeframe

Review monthly financial statements, track and analyze performance against budget, creating the monthly Management Discussion and Analysis for final review by the CFO

Assist the CFO in monitoring cash flow and provide cash flow projections to meet the organization's needs

Assist with Treasury functions and managing banking relationships

Perform quality control analyses on source program and financial data as necessary

Lead annual financial and single audits

Prepare for and lead fiscal site visits conducted by Funders; collaborate with other CHH/AFC staff and partner agencies to develop and implement internal and external program monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance activities

Ensure sub-contractor fiscal site visits occur to monitor compliance with fiscal and administrative contractual requirements as needed

Support CHH/AFC’s Racial Equity Action Plan goals and facilitate organization-wide engagement to create, develop, and carry out the agency’s strategic plan

Communicate and advocate with CHH’s public funders as needed

Facilitate CHH’s Board Finance Committee meetings as the lead staff

Support the Executive Director of CHH with the CHH board of directors

Foster coordination across organization teams as well as other CHH and AFC departments

Establish and implement policies that promote collaboration, racial justice and advance the organizational vision

Lead, mentor, and manage assigned staff, including hiring, training, and performance development

Support recruitment and selection processes, establish work schedules and job assignments, and conduct regular performance evaluations

Recommend salary adjustments, disciplinary actions and other personnel decisions in alignment with organizational policies and procedures

Provide supervision and adequate resources to staff, volunteers, and/or interns

Lead and coach staff to encourage professional and personal growth

In collaboration with the CFO, set clear expectations and provide strategic guidance and consultation to ensure alignment across the team

Facilitate regular team meetings, foster open communication and ensure active participation in the performance review process

Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual CHH Meetings, AIDS Run & Walk, World of Chocolate, and others

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Protect organization's value and manage risk by keeping information confidential

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial AnalysisBudget ForecastingAccounting SoftwareNot-for-profit AccountingCPAFinancial ModelingProject ManagementAttention to DetailStrategic ThinkingTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

6 or more years of accounting experience

3 or more years supervising finance staff

Expertise in financial analysis, modeling, accounting and forecasting

Demonstrated proficiency with accounting software

Preferred

CPA or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance

8 or more years of accounting experience

Not-for-profit accounting experience

Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge fund accounting software, budgeting tools, online payment systems, and other technologies that enhance efficiency and streamline financial tasks is strongly preferred