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Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights · 1 month ago

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $194K/yr

10+ years exp

The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights is a national organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights and best interests of immigrant children in the United States. They are seeking a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer who will provide strategic oversight of finance, operations, human resources, and administrative functions to ensure organizational sustainability and operational excellence.

ConsultingLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and executive leadership team in shaping and implementing organizational priorities, operational strategy, and financial sustainability

Lead long-term financial and administrative planning processes, ensuring systems and resources align with strategic goals

Oversee the development and refinement of organizational performance metrics (KPIs) to strengthen accountability and support data-informed decision-making

Support Board committees by providing information relevant to Board decisions/votes, including Finance, Audit, and Operations, ensuring transparent reporting and timely communication

Advise on organizational structure, operational capacity and resource allocation

Provide executive oversight of all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and compliance

Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager to develop the annual organization-wide budget and long-term financial models

Ensure strong internal controls, sound fiscal stewardship, and compliance with federal, state, and grant requirements

Oversee restricted and unrestricted funding allocations in collaboration with Development and Program leadership

Lead the annual audit, coordinating with external auditors and ensuring timely and accurate submissions

Provide financial updates and strategic recommendations to the Executive Director and Board of Directors

In collaboration with the Director of HR & Operations, lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of administrative and operational systems that enhance organizational effectiveness

Oversee facilities, technology systems, IT support, office management, and risk management practices

Ensure administrators and support staff have systems and processes that allow for efficiency across a multi-site, hybrid work environment

Maintain organization-wide risk management plans, safety protocols, and insurance coverage

Provide executive oversight of Human Resources, ensuring equitable and transparent policies and practices in recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee relations

Strengthen a culture of inclusion, well-being, accountability, and continuous improvement

Partner with the Director of HR & Operations to maintain compliance with employment laws and best practices

Support leadership development, workforce planning, staff performance management, and succession planning across the organization

Provide strategic oversight and supervision of the KML Manager and team

Ensure the acquisition, development, monitoring, and ongoing improvement of systems that collect, analyze, and share organizational knowledge, data, and learning

Align KML frameworks with organizational strategy, program needs, effectiveness, and compliance requirements

Promote a culture of reflection, data-informed decision-making, and continuous learning across all departments

Ensure organizational data is accurate, accessible, and leveraged for improvement

Oversee organizational compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including grant and contract obligations

Maintain organization-wide policies and procedures that support efficient, ethical, and legally compliant operations

Oversee contract review, vendor management, insurance requirements, and organizational risk mitigation

Advise on proactive risk management measures

Work closely with the Executive Director, Chief Program Officer, Chief Development and External Affairs Officer, Director of HR & Operations, Director of Institutional Giving, Senior Accounting Manager and KML Manager to ensure alignment between administrative infrastructure and programmatic needs

Promote transparent communication, shared accountability, and collaboration across teams

Lead organization-wide initiatives that improve workflow, knowledge sharing, and operational consistency

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial managementNonprofit accountingOperational managementHuman resourcesData managementRisk managementStrategic planningAnalytical skillsCommitment to diversityLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit or public sector finance, operations, and administration

At least 5 years of senior leadership experience overseeing financial management

Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, compliance, financial analysis, and budgeting

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams, engaging in future scenarios planning, and managing operational infrastructure

Experience with HR functions, organizational policy development, and risk management

Experience supervising data, knowledge management, or learning functions

Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and the mission of The Young Center

Preferred

Master's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, finance, or related field

Experience with multi-site, hybrid workforce structures

Familiarity with knowledge management systems, evaluation frameworks, or data visualization tools

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance (employee & dependents) at no cost to the employee

Paid vacation

Sick time

401(k) plan with employer match

Company

Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights

The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate for the rights of unaccompanied immigrant children.

Founded in 2003

Chicago, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees