Financial Director

Growing, Faith-Based Mission‑Driven Nonprofit

South Side of Chicago | Fully Onsite

A financially strong nonprofit organization is hiring a Controller / Director of Finance to help build and shape the next phase of its growth. With an approximately $15M annual budget and consistent year‑over‑year momentum, this role offers the opportunity to go beyond steady‑state accounting and actively support expansion, development, and increased community footprint.

This is not a maintenance role. The organization is investing in new and renovated facilities, cultural and community spaces, and expanded operations, and this leader will play a central role in financially guiding that growth, bringing structure, discipline, and forward‑looking planning to initiatives already underway.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations (GL, close, reporting, controls)
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning during a growth phase
• Support capital investments and expansion initiatives with thoughtful financial analysis
• Strengthen processes and controls as the organization scales
• Partner closely with executive leadership on strategy and execution
• Lead and develop a lean, capable finance team
• Prepare financial materials for leadership and board review

What This Role Offers

• Direct involvement in building and expanding organizational footprint
• High visibility and influence during an active growth phaseA financially healthy environment with leadership support
• The chance to help shape systems, structure, and long‑term plans
• Meaningful, mission‑driven work with tangible community impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Nonprofit / corporate blend background
• Hands‑on, execution‑oriented finance leader comfortable operating in both tactical and strategic capacities
• Comfortable supporting and working within a faith‑based mission
• Able to work fully onsite on Chicago’s South Side
• Competitive salary: $135,000-165,000 + bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity for long‑term growth and leadership development

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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