About Association for Individual Development
Since 1961, the Association for Individual Development (AID) has served thousands of children and adults with developmental, intellectual, physical and/or mental health challenges in the greater Fox Valley area and seven other western suburban counties outside of Chicago, IL. Our team of over 600 employees provides services within and through 70 buildings (including affordable housing apartments, single family homes, and programmatic/administrative buildings). In 2023, we served over 5400 individuals.
Life-enriching services that promote the highest level of independence and community immersion include autism programs, permanent supportive housing, in-home support, developmental and vocational training, job placement and on-the-job coaching services, crisis intervention, victims services, mental health treatment, behavioral intervention, health and wellness, community education, and advocacy.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.aidcares.org/
Position Summary
AID seeks a passionate and growth-minded Chief Financial Officer to assume a vital role in the continued strategic growth of a community-centered organization. This leader will have demonstrable experience with navigating multiple complex funding streams and managing cash flow within a large, multifaceted organization. Reporting to and partnering with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO will be responsible for the overall management of the agency’s $50M+ budget, development and implementation of the organization’s financial strategy, and oversight of the finance and resource development teams.
The CFO will have day-to-day responsibility for building, implementing, and managing the financial activities, serve as a thought-leader on the leadership team, and create financial policies and infrastructure to fit the needs of a growing organization. With an eye towards process improvements and scaling, the CFO will provide strategic oversight on internal systems and innovative solutions for large capital expenditures. Financial responsibilities include oversight over the external accounting firm, management of accounting operations and investments, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, compliance and risk management, audit coordination, and capital expenditures.
The CFO will be a collaborative leader who can work closely with the CEO, peers, direct reports, board members, auditors, external consultants, and other internal stakeholders. This position will manage a team of 12 internal employees and external consultants.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational & Thought Leadership
Financial Acumen & Oversight
Collaborative & Trust Building Leader
Desired Qualifications
The Chief Financial Officer will be innovative and solution-oriented and will bring a demonstrated track record of leading the financial and administrative strategy in a large, complex organization. The CFO will be highly collaborative and will set priorities decisively, delegate responsibilities, assure accountability, and allocate resources to produce results.
While it’s understood that no single candidate will bring every single competency, strong candidates will offer the following skills, characteristics, and experiences:
Location
Based in Elgin, IL, we primarily work on site. Our Executive team works from our multiple office locations throughout our current area of impact to support our community engagement, networking, and fundraising events. Upon completion of your onboarding period, you will have the option of a more flexible schedule.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skill set level and years of previous/applicable experience. Salary range for this role is between $125,000- $150,000, with a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, retirement plan with employer contributions, life insurance, short term and long-term disability plan, and competitive PTO policy.
How to Apply
Maneva Group, a woman and minority owned national executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven searches, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. To express interest in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter to LINK. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. This position is available immediately; we will accept and review new applications until the position is filled.
About Association for Individual Development
Since 1961, the Association for Individual Development (AID) has served thousands of children and adults with developmental, intellectual, physical and/or mental health challenges in the…
A generous benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, retirement plan with employer contributions, life insurance, short term and long-term disability plan, and competitive PTO policy.
A generous benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, retirement plan with employer contributions, life insurance, short term and long-term disability plan, and…
Maneva Group, a woman and minority owned national executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven searches, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. To express interest in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter to LINK. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. This position is available immediately; we will accept and review new applications until the position is filled.
Maneva Group, a woman and minority owned national executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven searches, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. To…