Interim Finance Director
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial Manager, VP/Director of Finance -
Management
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial Manager
Interim Leadership Opportunity | Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Preferred) Overview
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a mission-driven nonprofit organization. They are seeking an
Interim Finance
Director
to provide immediate leadership during a transitional period. This individual will oversee all finance and accounting operations, ensure compliance with funding requirements, support organizational leadership, and provide strategic financial guidance while a permanent search is conducted.
This is a high-impact interim leadership role ideal for a hands-on nonprofit finance executive with experience managing complex funding sources, compliance requirements, and accounting operations.
Title:Finance Director
Location:Chicago, IL (local candidates preferred; remote candidates will be considered)
Duration:Approximately 3 months
Start Date:Immediate need
Compensation:Competitive market rate
- Provide leadership and oversight for all finance and accounting functions
- Manage financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and organizational financial operations
- Ensure proper stewardship and compliance of grant-funded resources
- Oversee federal, state, and private grant accounting, including restricted and multi-year funding sources
- Maintain compliance with nonprofit and regulatory reporting requirements, including HUD-related programs
- Serve as a strategic financial resource to executive leadership
- Lead and support asmallfinance team
- Collaborate with external partners, agencies, auditors, and stakeholders as needed
- Support readiness for program-related audits
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