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Posted: 01-May-23
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
KEES has been exclusively retained by CAWC in its search for a Finance Director. CAWC Finance Director
CAWC seeks an executive finance professional to serve as its next Finance Director. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and will work closely with other members of the leadership team, as well as the Board’s finance committee. The Finance Director will oversee all of CAWC’s finance, accounting and business office operations and will manage CAWC’s Office Manager. The Finance Director will also work closely with external partners including auditors, vendors, and contractors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial transaction processing, recording, and reporting, ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place and followed. The Finance Director will ensure that CAWC is in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, and will ensure best finance and accounting practices are followed within the organization. The Director will prepare and administer budgets and reports and monitor cash flow including payables and receivables. In addition, the Finance Director will oversee the General Ledger and fund accounting and will coordinate annual audits and manage all tax matters including documentation and reporting. Additionally, the Director will oversee payroll administration and employee benefits.
Connections for Abused Women and their Children is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.
TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/CAWC_Finance-Director
To assure confidential tracking of all applicants, no applications will be accepted via email. ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.
This search is being managed by Laura Weinman Vice President, and Randi Blasutti, Project Manager of KEES. Questions may be addressed to rblasutti@kees2success.com
KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public entity sectors. A woman-owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.
Connections for Abused Women and their Children is committed to ending domestic violence (DV). For more than 45 years, CAWC has delivered comprehensive and life-saving services to both adult and child victims of domestic abuse in Chicago. As a leader in the field of domestic violence, CAWC’s services have continually evolved to meet a growing community need. CAWC’s mission is to assist victims of abuse with regaining control of their lives through a trauma-informed, self-help, empowerment approach. CAWC works toward this goal through four primary program areas that together provide a continuum of domestic violence services, including a shelter for survivors and their children as well as counseling, advocacy and a 24-hour hotline. All programs are free of charge.
To learn more, please visit www.cawc.org.
Some specific requirements include:
- 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in nonprofit financial and accounting management roles.
- Ability to translate complex financial information into reports and materials for a variety of audiences.
- Experience with managing the financial aspects of government grants.
- Formidable analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; Advanced Degree preferred.
- CPA preferred.
