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Chief Financial Officer
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Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois, 60523, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
New England Society of Association Executives
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Management
CFO, Financial Manager -
Finance & Banking
CFO, Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Assistant Executive Director (AED) for Finance and Administration will serve as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the organization and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic direction and executive oversight of the association’s financial operations, business planning, administrative services, and enterprise risk management. This role oversees finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, human resources, operations, staff training and development, ensuring the organization’s sustainability, compliance, and growth in alignment with its mission, values, and organizational priorities.
The CFO partners closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Foundation Board of Trustees, Finance Committee and senior leaders across the organization.
This job might be for you if you're interested in:
• Working at a not-for-profit, mission-based organization that is focused on its members.
• A welcoming and supportive environment that gives you an opportunity to impact patient care.
• Excellent work-life balance in a hybrid workplace environment.
• A competitive compensation package that includes outstanding medical/dental benefits, incredible long-term savings benefits, generous time off (including a week-long Winter Break), paid parental leave and more.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
What you'll do:
• Strategic Leadership and Governance
- Partner with the Executive Director and Board in formulating and administering Society policies and developing long-range plans and objectives.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Group (EG), contributing to enterprise-wide decision-making and guiding short- and long-term strategies for organizational sustainability and growth.
- Provide thought leadership on financial and operational implications of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Society’s vision and objectives.
• Financial Strategy, Operations and Oversight
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario analysis to inform organizational decision making.
- Lead the development and execution of long-term financial strategies that support organizational growth, innovation, and resilience.
- Partner with business unit leaders on major initiatives, revenue optimization and generation, business models, cost analysis, and ROI measures.
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, payroll, grants management, and cash flow.
- Ensure robust internal controls, compliance with accounting standards and transparent financial reporting.
- Provide strategic oversight of the organization’s investment portfolio, managing short-term cash flow opportunities and consult with advisors to guide long‑term investment.
- Manage relationships with banks, investment advisors, external auditors and coordinates annual audits.
- Advise the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership on financial matters and implications of strategic decisions.
• Business Operations
- Maintain employee benefit programs, including medical/dental insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plan design and documentation.
- Oversee contract review and negotiations in conjunction with business stakeholders and outside legal counsel.
- Maintain appropriate business insurance coverage for the Society.
• Risk Management, Legal and Compliance
- Direct all enterprise risk management activities, including insurance, compliance, internal controls, and financial policies.
- Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies, including investment policies and insurance coverage.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations applicable to nonprofits, including tax filings and grant requirements.
- Maintain and update financial policies and procedures in response to regulatory changes.
• Human Resources and Training and Development
- Provide executive leadership for HR strategy, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, performance management and organizational development.
- Oversee HR compliance, employee relations, and performance management frameworks.
- Partner with…
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