Head of Finance (Full-Time)

Finance Director

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Chicagoland's diverse immigrant and refugee communities. Established in 1981, CMAA is a cornerstone of the "Asia on Argyle" corridor of the Uptown Neighborhood of Chicago with a satellite office in Elgin, IL, providing programs to serve our community across generations. We offer after-school, summer camp, and mentoring programs for young people. For adults, we provide case management and social services, education including English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, job preparation and placement services, and immigration and citizenship case assistance. We connect older adults to in-home care support and community enrichment through our Golden Age Club. The Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is looking for a highly flexible and adaptable individual to fill the role of Finance Director. The full-time position incorporates the roles of both finance director and comptroller. The team player will plan, direct, control and implement the financial policies and operations of CMAA. The finance director reports to CMAA's executive director and CMAA's Board of Directors' Finance Committee. The incumbent will also supervise all staff on financial matters and assist the executive director and staff in creating new revenue streams. Develops and maintains systems and procedures for CMAA's financial and accounting functions

Prepares financial analysis & reports, statements, budgets and forecasts

Arranges for outside audits

Oversees purchasing, data processing and inventories

Prepares materials for and works with the Finance Committee of CMAA's Board of Directors

Supervises finance and accounting staff, currently team of four

Accounting of securities, building, operating expenses, payroll & other major financial operations

Performs routine work following standardized procedures and accounting practices

Coordinates and develops short & long-range financial plans in coordinator with CMAA's Executive Director & CMAA's Board of Directors' Finance Committee

Maintains records of current cash balances & assists the Executive Director in managing cash flow

Responsible for accounts receivable/accounts payables

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 5-7 years of experience working for a not-for-profit organization

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA is desired, but not required

Experience in preparing budgets, budget revisions, multiple funding contracts, and vouchers for grants from the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago

Must have college credit hours for Intermediate Accounting II, Not-for-profit Organization Accounting, and Audit

Knowledge and experienced in non-profit accounting preferred but not required

Ability to handle confidential information with great care

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and accounting software such as Quickbooks along with willingness to learn new programs

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize projects

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) eligible within 60 days of hire with 90% employer contribution

• 403(b) retirement plan with company match after one (1) year and fully vested at year six (6)!
• Personal Time Off, Sick Leave, and Vacation time off policies!
• Travel Reimbursements for eligible commuting routes
• Opportunities for growth and to give back to communities!
• Flexible hours, based on individual schedule!
• Chinese Mutual Aid Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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