Senior Director of Finance

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionScion Nonprofit Staffing, an award-winning full-service staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct a search for a Senior Director of Finance for a national nonprofit research foundation Reporting to executive leadership, this position will oversee the day-to-day financial operations and serve as the senior financial strategist of the organization. This full-time, hybrid opportunity (2x a week in-office) is for immediate hire and must be based within a commutable distance to the organization's office in Chicago. 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Director of Finance will direct and oversee the day-to-day and long-term finances of the organization, lead the finance team and work closely with other cross-functional staff, faculty, Board members, and external stakeholders. The Senior Director will be a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director and will play a critical role in all financial aspects of the organization's recently adopted strategic plan. This position requires strong organizational and operational skills to streamline and optimize internal processing systems as well as high levels of professional discretion. 

Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage financial strategy, compliance, and day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with mission and strategic plan.
• Develop the annual budget and revised midyear forecasts; develop financial targets and multiyear forecasts; analyze variances and key drivers of performance.
• Oversee implementation and improvement of financial and accounting policies and practices.
• Assess and analyze opportunities for revenue generation and operational efficiency. Advise on financial impacts, outcomes, and risks.
• Oversee cash management, including approving payables.
• Oversee investment policies, procedures, and controls, including liaising with external investment advisors.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative reporting to Board of Directors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure effective benefits administration, including 403(b) Plan compliance and oversight (e.g., annual audit, nondiscrimination testing), in partnership with Director of People and Culture.
• In coordination with Chief Operating Officer (COO), ensure significant contracts are compliant with all policies and procedures.
• Supervise Director of Finance in their oversight of audit, yearend close, grants management, and regulatory filings. Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to Senior Finance Associate as well.
• Collaborate with senior management to set annual budgets; develop budget monitoring procedures and guidance to enhance monthly financial review process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelorâ?™s degree in accounting or business administration. 
• At least 7 years of experience in nonprofit or higher education finance and accounting; at least 2 years of management experience. 
• Deep understanding of GAAP, financial planning & analysis, and forecasting. 
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising processes. 
• Prior experience with Financial Edge strong nice to have. 
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail required. 
• Proven project management skills.
• High technical capacity.
• Team player and inclusive leader.
• Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin residency and U.S. work authorization required throughout employment.
• Ability to travel out of state approx. 3 times per year. 

Compensation & Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary of $130,000 to $140,000 annually, our client offers a full benefits package including 403(b) retirement plan with 5% automatic employer contribution PLUS 5% employer match, a 35-hour flexible work week and Summer Fridays, 16+ company holidays including a week-long winter break, sick time, PTO, and other paid leave, medical and dental insurance, life insurance and long-term disability coverage, transit benefits, professional development reimbursement, and employment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). 

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter (in MS Word), sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via: 
.https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/12249

About Our Firm:

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. 

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.Company DescriptionOur Mission
It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry.

Our Name
Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion: the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth.

Our Values

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create.

INTEGRITY & ETHICS

We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff.

LEARNING & INNOVATION

We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within.

PASSION

We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike.

TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY

We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.Company DescriptionOur Mission\r
It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry.\r
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Our Name\r
Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion: the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth.\r
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Our Values\r
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION\r
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We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create.\r
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INTEGRITY & ETHICS\r
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We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments.\r
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SERVICE EXCELLENCE\r
\r
We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff.\r
\r
LEARNING & INNOVATION\r
\r
We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within.\r
\r
PASSION\r
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We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike.\r
\r
TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY\r
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We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.

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