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Chief Financial Officer

 

About the Opportunity

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

Financial & Investment Management

  • 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 or master’s degree in accounting or finance with CPA/MBA preferred
  • 5+ years significant financial/accounting experience
  • 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 knowledge
  • Investment management experience

 

Why this role?

  • Comprehensive benefits including immediate medical coverage
  • Dual investment opportunities: 401(k) match + 10% profit-sharing plan
  • 6 remote workdays monthly
  • Supportive, mission-driven collaborative culture
  • Relocation assistance available

 

Full job description available upon request.

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