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VP of Finance (Controller) - Confidential Nonprofit Organization
Location: Chicago (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 annual base salary (no bonus)
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
About the Organization
A long-standing, independent nonprofit organization is seeking a senior finance executive to oversee all aspects of financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. The organization is deeply committed to serving diverse communities and advancing its mission through high-quality programs and services. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven team during a period of strategic growth and transformation.
Position Purpose
The finance executive will be responsible for general accounting, financial and operational reporting, reimbursement, decision support, budgeting, and internal controls. This role is critical to safeguarding the organization's assets and supporting its mission-driven work.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, reimbursement, decision support, accounts payable, payroll, budget, financial analysis, and treasury management functions
• Lead estimation processes to ensure accurate revenue projections
• Serve as a financial liaison to other departments; provide training and support on finance-related topics
• Direct financial and capital budgeting, including long-term strategic planning
• Oversee development and maintenance of financial systems and reporting tools
• Coordinate external and internal audits
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure data consistency across systems
• Support revenue cycle management and provide data for strategic initiatives
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and team leadership
• Public accounting audit experience required
• Experience with financial systems, cost management, accounts payable, and payroll platforms
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience in nonprofit or healthcare environments preferred
• Background in complex, multi-source funding environments a plus
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary range: $180,000 - $200,000 per year (no bonus)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions, plus FSA options
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling, legal, and financial support
• Optional supplemental insurance offerings
Why Join?
• Purpose-driven work with visible impact in underserved communities
• High influence and broad scope in an independent, mission-first organization
• Strategic leadership during a major growth chapter
• Collaboration with senior leadership and board
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $200,000.00 to $250,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Sarah Ayala
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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