Finance Director

Description

About Us

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. Finally, we support entrepreneurs and small businesses as the only AAPI-led Small Business Development Center in Illinois. 

Job Description

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. This is an exempt position. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• 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
• Oversees the submission of budget proposals and reports
• 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
• Monitors CMAA’s budget and advises the agency’s Executive Director of significant income & expense variations
• Maintains records of current cash balances & assists the Executive Director in managing cash flow
• Responsible for accounts receivable/accounts payables
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5-7 years of experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA is desired, but not required
• Previous experience with multiple funding contracts
• Excellent management and team player skills required
• Knowledge and experienced in non-profit accounting preferred but not required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Self-starter who is highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented
• Can work independently and work collaboratively with a team as well
• Ability to exercise good judgment and handle sensitive matters as needed
• 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
• Honest and dependable professional
• Possess strong cultural sensitivity and  superior cross-cultural communication skills 

Work Environment

• 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. 
• This is a largely sedentary role, however, some filing is required. This could require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. 

Perks

• Health benefits
• Opportunities for growth and to give back to communities
• Fun, high-energy culture
• Flexible hours, based on individual schedule
• Relaxed dress code
• Access to an exceptional leadership team
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) eligible within 60 days of hire with 90% employer contribution
• Life Insurance (and include any benefits such as employee contribution)
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage at 100% contribution and