Chief Financial Officer

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

The Foellinger Foundation has supported Allen County nonprofits since 1958, focusing on mission-driven, well-governed, results-oriented organizations. Due to an upcoming retirement, we seek a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic leadership and oversight of financial, investment, and administrative operations while ensuring fiduciary integrity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Engage with Executive Team on strategic direction and long-term financial planning
• Champion data-informed decision-making and serve as internal consultant to CEO
• Foster continuous improvement culture and stay current with market, accounting, and philanthropic trends
• Develop and present annual financial and capital budgets
• Support Investment & Finance and Audit Committees in developing investment strategy and policies
• Ensure investment manager compliance and oversee all accounting, finance, and treasury functions
• Drive process improvements for increased efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain accurate financial reporting, multi-year forecasts, and internal controls
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and professional advisor relationships

Administration

• Oversee HR, payroll, benefits, technology systems, and risk management
• Lead digitization efforts to streamline workflows
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Conduct financial reviews of grant applicants and organize committee meetings
• Mentor and manage one direct report

Ideal Candidate

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a CPA required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of significant financial/accounting experience as the top financial executive
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills and current technology knowledge
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and presentation abilities
• Commitment to Foundation mission and collaborative work style
• Compliance and regulatory oversight experience
• Strategic planning leadership or active participation

Preferred

• Nonprofit accounting and philanthropy experience/knowledge

Why this role?

• Comprehensive benefits including immediate medical coverage
• Dual investment opportunities: 401(k) match + 10% profit-sharing plan

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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