Chief Financial Officer, American Medical Technologists; Chicagoland area

American Medical Technologists located in Rosemont, IL has an immediate opening for a Chief Financial Officer. This position is designed as virtual, with expectations to be present in the Rosemont, IL office as needed to support local accounting staff. Preference will be given to candidates based in the Chicagoland area.

Founded in 1939, the American Medical Technologists (AMT) is a nationally recognized certification agency and membership society for twelve allied health profession disciplines, including medical laboratory scientists, medical assistants, dental assistants and phlebotomy technicians. AMT is a 501(c)(6) organization with annual revenues of approximately $10M and a staff of 51. AMT certification examinations are developed, administered, and analyzed using industry standards and state-of-the-art methodologies.

Each examination is developed by a committee of subject-matter experts. Relevant AMT competency-based exams are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Reports To: Executive Director

Department: Finance & Administration

Date Created: July 2025

Supervision: Yes

Status: Exempt

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Financial Officer will oversee the organization’s financial activities, including being responsible for the finance and accounting professionals who perform operational functions, and serving in a strategic advisory role to the CEO and leadership. Additionally, this person will be responsible for human resources, office administration and facilities management and serve as a member of the senior management team in developing the association’s overall strategic direction.

The position supervises the Human Resources Generalist, the Manager of Accounting and support accounting staff, and the Office Services Professional.

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Actively participate in the development of the organization’s plans, programs and budgets as a strategic partner and business advisor.
• Implement continuous improvement by integrating new best practices and lessons learned to strengthen processes and overall organizational performance.
• Develop, enhance, implement, and enforce AMT policies and procedures by way of systems that will improve the overall operations and effectiveness of the association.
• Track financial and organizational metrics and develop organization-wide dashboards.
• Coordinate data information flow in collaboration with IT and internal database systems.
• Support the Executive Director to ensure the organization remains fiscally responsible.
• Work with the Executive Director to comply with required corporate and business filings for state and federal agencies.
• Work with various internal and external constituencies, particularly the auditors, investment firms, liability insurance brokers, vendors and others to improve the overall effectiveness of the organization’s financial/business planning and operations.
• Oversee all vendor relationships and establish clear criteria for vendor selection, negotiating favorable contracts, and regularly evaluating performance.
• Provide support for the AMT Board of Directors, state chapters, the Association’s Treasurer and Finance Committee.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Establish and maintain accounting and fiscal internal controls.
• Supervise AMT disbursements and posting of receipts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, maintain timely and accurate financial accounting records on the accrual basis of accounting.
• Monitor treasury and banking activities to ensure adequate cash flow and assets.
• Supervise the preparation…