Chief Financial Officer

$91,530 - $127,428/Yr

Indiana Legal Services - 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 crucial role in the management team, overseeing all financial operations and ensuring fiscal compliance. This full-time position involves supervising finance staff, managing the organization's budget, and providing strategic financial planning to support ILS's mission of providing free legal assistance to low-income clients.

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

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance