Chief Financial Officer

Type:

• 1- year Contract with three possible 1-year extensions (totaling 4 years)

Full Time or Part Time:

• Full-Time

Pay Rate:

• TBD

Location:

• Chicago, IL 60602– Onsite

Language Requirements:

• Write, read, and speak English

Language Preferences:

• N/A

Job Overview

We are seeking a strategic, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This executive will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the long-term financial stability, transparency, and operational excellence of a non-profit organization.

The CFO will oversee all financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, treasury, procurement, grants management, financial reporting, and long-range financial planning. This role serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and governing bodies, balancing fiscal stewardship with equity and outcomes.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned financial executive who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments and is motivated by public service. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience
• At least 5–7 years in a senior executive role (CFO, Deputy CFO, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience overseeing large, complex budgets (e.g., $1B+ preferred)
• Proven track record in financial planning, audit management, and compliance
• Experience presenting to boards, governing bodies, or public officials
• Lead enterprise-wide financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
• Oversee multi-billion-dollar operating and capital budgets
• Ensure compliance with public finance, audit, and reporting standards
• Advise executive leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and sustainability
• Manage and develop senior finance leaders and cross-functional teams
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including government entities

Experience Preferences:

• Experience in public sector, education, government, or nonprofit organizations
• Familiarity with public finance regulations, bond financing, and grants management
• Experience leading finance in unionized or highly regulated environments
• Background showing commitment to equity, transparency, and public accountability
• Experience managing change in large, matrixed organizations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a professional office environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Occasional local travel to meetings or administrative sites
• Ability to attend extended meetings and public forums as required

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field/equivalent work experience.

Education Preferences:

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MPP, or similar)
• CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification
• Formal training in public finance or governmental accounting

Training Schedule:

• TBD

Schedule:

• TBD

Dress Code:

• Business Casual/ Professional

Benefits:

• Yes

Additional Information:

Drug screening, background, and reference checks are performed if required. Valid identification and reliable transportation are required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States.