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Job Description: Director of Finance (Contract / Contract-to-Hire)

Position Overview:

Our client, a nonprofit entity, is seeking a seasoned Director of Finance to join their team. This role is available due to the current Director of Finance retiring. Please note this is a Contract / Contract-to-Hire position. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in areas that includes unrestricted cash, loan accounting, managing Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL), and month-end close. This is an immediate need with a sense of urgency for onboarding. Fully Remote.

Position Details:

+ Job Type: Open to Temporary or Temp-to-Hire

+ Candidates seeking Temp-to-Hire must either be local to Chicago or be willing to relocate.

+ Onsite presence (for Chicago-based staff): 1 day per week, Wednesdays.

+ Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST (Fully remote candidates must maintain CST working hours).

+ Duration: Temporary until a permanent hire is secured.

+ Start Date: ASAP.

+ Compensation: Up to $75/hour.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Director of Finance will focus on managing critical finance operations while aligning with GAAP standards and program compliance. Duties include but are not limited to:

+ Cash Management: Aggressively managing unrestricted cash in compliance with GAAP and program requirements (Highest priority).

+ Loan Accounting: Applying in-depth knowledge and expertise in loan accounting.

+ CECL Management: Overseeing Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) reserving processes, governance, and methodologies.

+ Month-End Close: Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in month-end close processes.

The Director of Finance will also oversee a team of four individuals.

Additional Details:

Interview Process:

+ 1st Interview with COO

+ 2nd Interview with CEO

Reporting Structure:

Final reporting lines will be determined but will report to the COO or CEO.

Requirements

Ideal Qualifications:

+ Education:

+ CPA and/or MBA preferred.

+ Experience:

+ Strong nonprofit background.

+ Expertise in GAAP.

+ Demonstrated proficiency in financial services (loan servicing experience a plus).

+ Prior experience in audit or governance, nice to have

+ Proficient in month-end close processes and financial analysis, required.

+ Technical Skills:

+ Experience with Sage Intacct and Solver software is a plus but not required.

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