Interim Finance Director
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a mission-driven nonprofit organization seeking an Interim Finance Director to provide immediate leadership during a transitional period.
About the role
This is a high-impact interim leadership role ideal for a hands-on nonprofit finance executive with experience managing complex funding sources, compliance requirements, and accounting operations. The role will oversee all finance and accounting operations, ensure compliance with funding requirements, support organizational leadership, and provide strategic financial guidance while a permanent search is conducted.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for all finance and accounting functions
- Manage financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and organizational financial operations
- Ensure proper stewardship and compliance of grant-funded resources
- Oversee federal, state, and private grant accounting, including restricted and multi-year funding sources
- Maintain compliance with nonprofit and regulatory reporting requirements, including HUD-related programs
- Serve as a strategic financial resource to executive leadership
- Lead and support a small finance team
- Collaborate with external partners, agencies, auditors, and stakeholders as needed
- Support readiness for program-related audits
Requirements
- Experience managing complex funding sources and compliance requirements in a nonprofit setting
- Experience with federal, state, and private grant accounting, including restricted and multi-year funding
- Experience with nonprofit and regulatory reporting, including HUD-related programs
Pay
Competitive market rate
Schedule
Approximately 3 months, starting immediately. Local candidates in Chicago, IL are preferred; remote candidates will be considered.