Top 527 Director of finance Jobs in Chicago, Il

Director of Finance
Grow Your Own Teachers Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- CPA
- Office
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Vice President of Finance
Confidential —Chicago, IL
- $160,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Finance & Operations
Institute for Clinical Social Work —Chicago, IL
- $88,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- CPA
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Finance
Cardinal Staffing Services, Inc —Chicago, IL
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- CPA
- ERP systems
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Real Estate Development & Asset Management
Oak Park Residence Corporation —Oak Park, IL
- From $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Residential
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounting Controller
McMahon & Associates CPAs —East Chicago, IN
- $80,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller
Pirtano Construction —Itasca, IL
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Controller/Office Manager
Hawk Auto —Westmont, IL
- From $95,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Interim Controller
Brilliant Staffing LLC —Oak Brook, IL
- Contract
- CPA
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Controller - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Northbrook, IL
- $50 - $60 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Controller - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Broadview, IL
- $50 - $60 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Director of Investments
Empowered Staffing —Skokie, IL
- Full-time
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
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Head of Finance
Bright Star Community Development Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Controller - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Downers Grove, IL
- $50 - $60 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Controller
PASONA N A, INC. —Bloomingdale, IL
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Office
- Analysis skills
AVP Controller
SAFER Foundation —Chicago, IL
- $118,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- CPA
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Deputy Controller
Paradigm Healthcare —Skokie, IL
- $115,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Controller - Chicago, IL - Full-Time or Part-Time
Your Part-Time Controller, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- CPA
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Multi-Entity Controller | Bruiser Companies
Bruiser's Auto —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director, Private Credit Special Assets Management
BMO Financial —Chicago, IL
- $112,200 - $209,000 a year
- Part-time
- 7 years
- Customer service
- Office
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Director of Finance

Grow Your Own Teachers Illinois
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,000 - $130,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

403(b) matching
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Work from home
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Financial forecasting
Accounting systems
Nonprofit finance
Stakeholder engagement
Managerial strategic planning
Strategic management
Financial model construction
Managing budgets in an accounting role
Software implementation
Financial plan development
Dynamic financial modeling
Governmental accounting
Bachelor's degree
Financial regulatory audit coordination
Nonprofit financial management
Contracts
Finance directorship
Cash management
Computer skills
Project contract management
Financial forecasting analysis
Non-profit experience
Legal compliance
Audit support

Full Job Description

Position Summary The Director of Finance oversees all financial operations for GYO-IL, ensuring fiscal health, regulatory compliance, and organizational sustainability. Key responsibilities include managing budgeting, cash flow, audit preparation, financial reporting to the Board, grant accounting, and implementing internal controls.

The Director of Finance will play a critical role in the organization, partnering with the Executive Director and senior staff to drive financial decisions, translating program operations and contract/grant requirements into realistic budgets, financial forecasts, and funding applications. They will be a strategic thought-partner, reporting to the ED.

Compensation This is a full-time position in a hybrid work environment (up to 3 days a week and as needed in the office) with an annual salary range of $110,000-$130,000 based on experience and credentials. GYO-IL’s office is location in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. See the Benefits section for information on our comprehensive benefits package.

Core Duties and Responsibilities: Financial Leadership

Align resources to effectively support the organization’s strategy, operations, programs, and infrastructure.
Provide sound fiscal management to ensure proper use of the organization’s assets and support long-term sustainability.
Develop and improve financial systems and controls across GYO-IL’s program operations and external partners.
Assess and improve financial processes and data infrastructure to promote data fluency and automation across the organization to optimize decision-making and streamlined workflows.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key constituents, including university and community college financial aid and grants officers, representing GYO-IL in those interactions.

Financial Planning and Analysis

Manage the annual operating budget development process in consultation with GYO-IL’s ED, and directors.
Lead return on investment analyses in partnership with program leadership to inform opportunities to translate program design into scalable, fundable financial models.
Prepare grant, contract, and project budgets, and financial reports, in coordination with GYO-IL program directors.
Oversee the administration of GYO-IL grant programs with subgrant awardees, including the application, award, and monitoring functions.
Provide monthly financials, reports, and other information that support the operations of all programs.
Navigate the complexities and timing of payments from government contracts, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and securing timely revenue.
Provide analysis of complex financial information, prepare formal presentations, and present to the ED and Board on the financial health of the organization and Budget vs. Actuals reporting.
Oversee the management of all leases, contracts, and other financial commitments.

Accounting

Provide supervision, leadership and guidance to the accounting team of two to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions.
Serve as an approver for a variety of internal controls functions
Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds when needed.
Facilitate the agency’s annual audit process including vendor selection and work products (financial statements, single audit, and IRS 990), meeting all prescribed deadlines.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Finance, Accounting)
Residence in Illinois
7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior management roles within nonprofits or government-funded organizations, developing long-term financial plans, forecasts, and scenario models to support organizational growth and impact.
Demonstrated success overseeing finances for organizations with $6M+ in operating budgets.
Experience managing government contracts, including budgeting, billing, compliance, and audit preparation.
Relevant technical skills and experience managing complex implementation of financial management and related software products.
Proven track record of supporting successful audits.

The following pieces of experience are a plus but not required:

Relevant advanced degree or certification such as an MBA or CPA
Experience with IL State and City of Chicago grants or contracts

Required Skill Set and Knowledge Base:

Ability to think strategically and creatively, anticipate future consequences and trends, and lead scenario-planning and option-setting of solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Strong relationship-building skills with an ability to negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Commitment to continuous learning and competence in providing, receiving, assessing, and incorporating feedback

Physical Requirements:

Ability to traverse an office environment to attend meetings and interact with colleagues
Ability to operate a computer and other relevant technology, such as phones, screens, printers, and tablets
Ability to carry up to 10 pounds (such as for a laptop and carrying case)

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits (which are subject to change)

15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 days of Paid Sick/Wellness
10 holidays
Office closed between Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Day (12/24-1/1)
Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (50% coverage for spouse and first two dependents)
Basic life insurance
403(b) with 3% match
Employee Assistance Plan
Professional development

Equal Opportunity GYO-Il is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Grow Your Own Illinois (GYO-IL) recruits, supports, and prepares individuals from underrepresented communities to become and thrive as licensed teachers. We envision an Illinois teacher workforce that reflects the rich racial and cultural diversity of its students and is rooted in their communities. To achieve this, we provide candidates with financial and academic assistance, social-emotional supports, and culturally sustaining professional development. Our teachers—and the students, schools, and neighborhoods they serve—are all strengthened by this process.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60612

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