Senior Finance Director. Center for Housing and Health

The Center for Housing and Health (CHH)is a nonprofit organization born out of the Chicago Housing for Health Partnership (CHHP), which demonstrated the transformative impact of permanent supportive housing and intensive case management for individuals experiencing homelessness and chronic illness. Established in 2010 as a 501(c)(3) supporting organization of AIDS Foundation Chicago, CHH has expanded its mission beyond HIV/AIDS to promote effective housing solutions for people facing homelessness and a wide range of health challenges. Through initiatives like the Better Health through Housing Collaborative and the Flexible Housing Pool, CHH continues to lead innovative, multi-agency efforts that bridge the gap between housing and healthcare across Chicago and Cook County.

To support its growing impact and financial sustainability, CHH is seeking a strategic and mission-driven Senior Director of Finance to lead its financial operations and guide long-term planning. This role is essential to ensuring CHH’s resources are aligned with its commitment to housing and health equity.

The Senior Director of Finance will oversee all financial operations, accounting and reporting activities for CHH. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of CHH’s related organization, the AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC), and working closely with CHH’s Executive Director, this role will play a key part in shaping CHH’s financial strategy. The position will lead the development of forecasts to support future growth, with a particular focus on earned income ventures such as the Flexible Housing Pool.

As a senior leader, the Director will collaborate with the CFO, CHH’s executive team, and the board of directors to implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission. This includes leading the annual budgeting process and ensuring strong coordination and customer service across CHH and AFC. CHH is a separate 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with AFC, and this role will help strengthen the partnership between the two entities.

The annual salary range for this role is $109,000 to $129,000 annually. AFC offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring approximately two days per week on-site at AFC’s downtown Chicago office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to lead fiscal and regulatory management of the organization and ensure financial operations comply with federal and state laws
• Lead the fiscal management of the Flexible Housing Pool (FHP) and other earned income ventures
• Work with Executive Director of CHH, CFO, and FHP staff in the development of financial models to support the preparation of financial forecasts
• Conduct analysis of financial risks and benefits for new business opportunities and due diligence requests
• Participate in the annual budget process; work with the CFO, the Finance team, and Department heads to prepare and present operating plan/budget for Board approval
• Support ED/CFO with organizational strategic planning and execution
• Serve as a liaison from the Finance Department and actively participate in CHH leadership meetings and functions
• Consistently analyze financial data and keep senior leadership abreast of CHH’s financial status
• Complete the month-end process in the established timeframe
• Review monthly financial statements, track and analyze performance against budget, creating the monthly Management Discussion and Analysis for final review by the CFO
• Assist the CFO in monitoring cash flow and provide cash flow projections to meet the organization's needs
• Assist with Treasury functions and managing banking relationships
• Perform quality control analyses on source program and financial data as necessary
• Lead annual financial and single audits
• Prepare for and lead fiscal site visits conducted by Funders; collaborate with other CHH/AFC staff and partner agencies to develop and implement internal and external program monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance activities
• Ensure sub-contractor fiscal site visits occur to monitor compliance with fiscal and administrative contractual requirements as needed;
• Support CHH/AFC’s Racial Equity Action Plan goals and facilitate organization-wide engagement to create, develop, and carry out the agency’s strategic plan
• Communicate and advocate with CHH’s public funders as needed
• Facilitate CHH’s Board Finance Committee meetings as the lead staff
• Support the Executive Director of CHH with the CHH board of directors
• Foster coordination across organization teams as well as other CHH and AFC departments
• Establish and implement policies that promote collaboration, racial justice and advance the organizational vision

Staff Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and manage assigned staff, including hiring, training, and performance development
• Support recruitment and selection processes, establish work schedules and job assignments, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Recommend salary adjustments, disciplinary actions and other personnel decisions in alignment with organizational policies and procedures
• Provide supervision and adequate resources to staff, volunteers, and/or interns
• Lead and coach staff to encourage professional and personal growth
• In collaboration with the CFO, set clear expectations and provide strategic guidance and consultation to ensure alignment across the team
• Facilitate regular team meetings, foster open communication and ensure active participation in the performance review process

Other

• Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual CHH Meetings, AIDS Run & Walk, World of Chocolate, and others
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Protect organization's value and manage risk by keeping information confidential
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• CHH Finance staff including the accounting manager and the accounts payable associate

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• 6 or more years of accounting experience
• 3 or more years supervising finance staff
• Expertise in financial analysis, modeling, accounting and forecasting
• Demonstrated proficiency with accounting software

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8 or more years of accounting experience
• Not-for-profit accounting experience
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge fund accounting software, budgeting tools, online payment systems, and other technologies that enhance efficiency and streamline financial tasks is strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Design and implementation of software, systems, processes and policies
• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Auditing
• Budget Forecasting
• Business Operations
• Financial Analysis and modeling
• Planning and Organizing
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork
• Time Management

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None

WORKPLACE SETTING AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment reflects a typical office setting. This role primarily involves sedentary to light physical activity, with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items weighing up to 10 pounds. Extended periods of time may be spent at a computer workstation or on the phone, requiring sustained focus and attention to detail.