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Director of Finance

Employer
North Park University
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
Salary will be determined based on experience and skills within the range of $120,000 – $140,000
Closing date
Nov 3, 2022

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Job Role
Director/Board
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Level of qualification
Degree

North Park University

Director of Finance

KEES has been exclusively retained by North Park University in its search for a Director of Finance.

North Park University, in Chicago, Illinois, seeks an executive finance professional to serve as Director of Finance (a.k.a. Comptroller). This position will report directly to the Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO and work closely with the director level senior management team, and members of the Board’s Finance Committee. The Director of Finance will oversee the university’s finance and accounting operations with 3 direct reports (Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, Senior Accountant, and Staff Accountant.)

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial transaction processing, recording, and reporting, ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place and followed. The Director will prepare and monitor institutional budgets and cash flow including payables, and receivables accounting. The Director will ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws as well as legal agreements and contracts with donors, vendors, and other financial stakeholders. In addition, the Director will oversee the General Ledger and fund accounting and will coordinate annual audits with public accountants and manage all tax matters including documentation and reporting to relevant agencies and departments.

Additionally, the Director of Finance will be a key strategist, working closely with the Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO on the University’s short-term and long-term financial management. A true collaborator, the Director of Finance will have a thorough understanding of financial flow and what drives finances at North Park University.

 

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