Full-Time Chief Financial Officer
Job Description
SUMMARY: The CFO serves as a member of the senior leadership team with accountability for the financial and accounting functions inclusive of IT and facilities of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, a $36 million dollar organization with 250 plus employees across a nine locations. Our financial resources bring to life our mission to eliminate racism and empower women which we do by unleashing the potential of youth, helping people heal and building economic equity. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with program leaders, the CFO will have a proven professional history of providing timely and strategic financial and operational counsel to non-profit organizations.
With 80% government funding as the primary revenue source across 80 plus grants critical for the CFO to understand local, state, and federal funding streams with experience in delivering on both fiscal and single audits. Government grants include but are not limited to early childhood, youth development, workforce, VOCA, housing, entrepreneurship. The individual is expected to be an excellent financial and accounting technician, demonstrate excellent fiscal judgment and project management skills while being a great coach to the team.
Financial & Accounting Management: (30%) Provide direction, oversight, and supervision of the Finance and Accounting staff, including oversight of the organization’s day-to-day financial transactions.
Financial Planning, Strategy & Management (20%) Regularly meet and build relationships with key staff to review financial performance and assist with strategies to address the organization’s financial goals.
Board of Directors Relationship (10%) Apprise the Board’s Audit & Budget Committee about the organization’s finances. Build narratives for board members to support annual budget approval process and quarterly results.
Business Analysis To Support Development & Programs (20%) Partners with Chief Development & Brand Inspiration Officer and staff to prepare grant requests, and report on funds received.
IT and Facilities (10%) Directly manage the VP of IT, providing guidance and accountability for IT strategy and facilities operations.
QUALIFICATIONS: At minimum, 15 years of financial management experience, with a full range of budget responsibility and 5 years of experience with a similarly positioned organization, are required. The experience must include that as a CFO in an entrepreneurial and hands-on business environment. The CFO must possess intellectual strength, excellent business acumen, creativity, a keen understanding of finance, accounting, and operations issues. Prior experience working with banks, and establishment of credit relationships, is required.
The Chief Financial Officer must be at ease and skilled in setting direction, managing change, motivating others and holding team members accountable for their work and commitments. Respect for diversity and skills in cultural competency are necessary. The position requires the ability to establish and sustain collaborative working relationships. The Chief Financial officer must have the ability to assess and analyze issues and to identify solutions, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business conditions.
How to Apply
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