Strategic Finance and Operations Leader

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Full time
Job Summary

The Strategic Finance and Operations Leader plays a key role in the overall strategic management of the organization. This position serves on the Senior Leadership Team and plays a crucial role in creating a sustainable business model that aligns with our mission and strategic plan.


Key Responsibilities

The Strategic Finance and Operations Leader is responsible for the following key responsibilities:



  • Collaborate with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team to set financial strategy to help achieve organizational objectives and priorities.
  • Work with the Executive Director and Vice President of Advancement to align fundraising strategies with organizational needs and capture new revenue opportunities.
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the Executive Director and Board, especially to the Finance and Investment Committees.
  • Anticipate and address opportunities and challenges related to financial matters.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process, create mission-driven budgets, and monitor progress and changes.
  • Manage all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash management.
  • Prepare financial statements and reports for the organization, the Board, and funders.
  • Assess and report performance against strategic metrics, financial targets, and grant requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory reporting requirements, including audits and 990 filings.
  • Oversee risk management, internal controls, and relationships with banks and investment firms.
  • Lead and optimize HR operations, including personnel policies, recruiting and retention, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, and compliance processes.
  • Work with the Senior Leadership Team to align HR strategies and processes with the organization's mission and values of equity and inclusion.
  • Maintain a competitive and equitable compensation and benefits program that attracts and retains employees.
  • Employ best practice talent development and management processes to foster a culture of performance excellence and accountability.
  • Optimize technology to streamline workflows and enable effective collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the organization.
  • Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative operations and processes. Work with staff to proactively identify and implement improvements to better support organizational needs.
  • Manage relationships with vendors to improve service and minimize costs.

Requirements

The organization seeks a Strategic Finance and Operations Leader with the following qualifications:



  • Leadership style that is strategic and collaborative
  • Proven ability to be both detail oriented and big picture
  • Demonstrated success in overseeing different business functions such as Finance, HR, IT, Operations
  • Skilled at presenting financial information in a clear fashion to audiences with varying levels of financial expertise
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Flexibility and ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects
  • Excellent people skills, especially the ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals
  • Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field. CPA, MBA or advanced degree is preferred
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience that includes a senior leadership role, preferably in a nonprofit
  • Experience with establishing and managing inclusive policies and processes
  • Hands-on experience with Quickbooks is a plus

Benefits

The organization offers a generous benefits package, including:



  • Salary range of $125,000-$140,000 depending on experience
  • Generous benefits package including PTO and paid leave; health, dental, and vision plans; employer-provided life and disability insurance; participation in a retirement savings plan; and 1-month sabbatical after 6 years of full-time employment.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement, with a requirement of one day per week in the office on a designated anchor day along with the option to work up to 4 days remotely.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, to the organization's Director of Administration.


The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, service in the military or other identify factor.

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