Vice President Finance and Accounting

VP of Finance (Controller) – Confidential Nonprofit Organization

Location: Chicago (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 annual base salary (no bonus)

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

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.

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.

• 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

• 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 foundation 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
• Salary range: $150,000–$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
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling, legal, and financial support
• Optional supplemental insurance offerings

• 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

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