Chief Financial Officer

Job Location:

CHICAGO, IL 60612 | Position Type:
Full Time | Education Level: 4 Year Degree | Salary Range: $ - $ | Travel Percentage:
None | Job Shift: Day | Job Category:
Executive

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations and ensuring the long‑term fiscal health and sustainability of Renaissance. This role provides forward‑thinking financial leadership, builds high‑performing systems and teams, and serves as a strategic partner in driving organizational growth, accountability, and resilience.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Board, offering insight and recommendations based on financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead long‑term financial planning and forecasting to support strategic goals and scenario planning.
• Drive the automation and streamlining of financial processes by leveraging technology solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the organization.
• Present clear, data‑driven financial analyses and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Direct all financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate, timely monthly and quarterly financial statements, budget updates, and projections.
• Coordinate, maintain, analyze, and communicate the financial performance to Management, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors, including Monthly Financial Status, Budgets, and Cash Flows.
• Oversee Accounting, Audit, and Tax functions; coordinate and lead activities with external audit firms and Grantee officers; prepare internal financial statements and footnotes.
• Present Financial Audit findings to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Ensure regulatory and grant compliance, working closely with auditors and funding agencies during annual audits and reporting periods.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements by researching, consulting, and filing financial reports, and completing monthly tracking of all grants.
• Maintain and enhance internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets and ensure financial transparency.
• Review and approve all invoices for payment, monthly rent rolls, providing GL coding, Accounts Payable Summaries, and Bank Reconciliations.
• Review and approve all Federal Grant Voucher Drawdowns before processing; process vouchers as needed.
• Oversee financial procedures at organizational fundraising events as necessary.
• Oversee client billing and payment tracking.

• Supervise and support finance and accounting team members, ensuring clarity of roles, high performance, and opportunities for professional development.
• Establish a team culture of ownership, responsiveness, and solution‑oriented thinking.
• Support cross‑departmental collaboration and financial literacy across leadership and program teams.

• Partner with executive and program leadership to develop and manage annual and program‑specific budgets.
• Monitor and report on budget‑to‑actual performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective strategies.
• Align financial strategies with programmatic goals, funding requirements, and organizational priorities.

• Oversee financial aspects of public and private grants, ensuring accurate tracking, reimbursement, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Director of Philanthropy and program staff on grant proposals, budget narratives, and cost allocation plans.
• Work with the Director of Philanthropy on…