Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

$91,530 - $127,428/Yr

Management Information Exchange - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Senior

Indianapolis, IN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) will play a pivotal role in the management team, overseeing all financial operations and ensuring the organization’s fiscal health. This full-time position, based in the Indianapolis office, offers a hybrid work schedule and is responsible for managing a budget of $16 million for the year 2024. The CFO will supervise a finance team of up to three staff members and report directly to the Executive Director. In this role, the CFO will be tasked with evaluating the needs of the finance department, creating and monitoring budgets for the organization, and ensuring compliance with funding and grant requirements. The CFO will also be responsible for financial planning, including cash flow projections and long-term financial strategies. Regular preparation of financial reports for the Executive Director, board of directors, and management team will be essential, along with maintaining banking relationships and overseeing all accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. The CFO will also arrange and facilitate annual audits, ensure tax filings are completed, and comply with all grant requirements and ILS policies. This position requires a commitment to the mission of ILS, which focuses on fighting poverty and racism, empowering clients, and improving access to justice. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a background in finance or accounting, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the management team.
• Supervise finance staff members.
• Oversee the organization's budget and cost allocation.
• Create and monitor budgets and budget projections for the entire organization as well as programs and projects.
• Ensure fiscal compliance with funding and grant requirements with focus on cost allocation among funding sources.
• Work with development staff to manage grant submissions, awards, and reporting requirements.
• Perform financial planning including cash flow projections, analysis of operating and reserve fund balances and projections, and long-range financial planning.
• Oversee preparation of monthly financial reports for the Executive Director, board of directors, and management team and meet regularly with board finance committee.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls.
• Maintain all banking relationships and monitor cash reserves and investments.
• Oversee all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Arrange and facilitate all annual audits and interim work and ensure tax filings.
• Comply with all grant requirements and all ILS policies and procedures.
• Perform other such duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
• Leadership and supervision skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
• 5-10 years' experience in finance or accounting; supervisory and non-profit experience is required.
• Experience in non-profit cost allocation preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized and handling multiple responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flex benefit plan
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Up to $2,500 in moving expenses if relocating for the position.