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Description: About UsChinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Chicagoland's diverse immigrant and refugee communities. Established in 1981, CMAA is a cornerstone of the "Asia on Argyle" corridor of the Uptown Neighborhood of Chicago with a satellite office in Elgin, IL, providing programs to serve our community across generations. We offer after-school, summer camp, and mentoring programs for young people. For adults, we provide case management and social services, education including English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, job preparation and placement services, and immigration and citizenship case assistance. We connect older adults to in-home care support and community enrichment through our Golden Age Club. Finally, we support entrepreneurs and small businesses as the only AAPI-led Small Business Development Center in Illinois.Job DescriptionThe Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is looking for a highly flexible and adaptable individual to fill the role of Finance Director. The full-time position incorporates the roles of both finance director and comptroller. The team player will plan, direct, control and implement the financial policies and operations of CMAA. The finance director reports to CMAA's executive director and CMAA's Board of Directors' Finance Committee. The incumbent will also supervise all staff on financial matters and assist the executive director and staff in creating new revenue streams. This is an exempt position.Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesDevelops and maintains systems and procedures for CMAA's financial and accounting functionsPrepares financial analysis & reports, statements, budgets and forecastsArranges for outside auditsOversees purchasing, data processing and inventoriesPrepares materials for and works with the Finance Committee of CMAA's Board of DirectorsSupervises finance and accounting staff, currently team of fourOversees the submission of budget proposals and reportsAccounting of securities, building, operating expenses, payroll & other major financial operationsPerforms routine work following standardized procedures and accounting practicesCoordinates and develops short & long-range financial plans in coordinator with CMAA's Executive Director & CMAA's Board of Directors' Finance CommitteeMonitors CMAA's budget and advises the agency's Executive Director of significant income & expense variationsMaintains records of current cash balances & assists the Executive Director in managing cash flowResponsible for accounts receivable/accounts payablesOther duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 5-7 years of experience working for a not-for-profit organizationA Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA is desired, but not requiredExperience in preparing budgets, budget revisions, multiple funding contracts, and vouchers for grants from the State of Illinois and the City of ChicagoMust have college credit hours for Intermediate Accounting II, Not-for-profit Organization Accounting, and AuditExcellent management and team player skills requiredKnowledge and experienced in non-profit accounting preferred but not requiredRequired Skills/AbilitiesSelf-starter who is highly motivated, organized and detail-orientedCan work independently and work collaboratively with a team as wellAbility to exercise good judgment and handle sensitive matters as neededAbility to handle confidential information with great careProficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and accounting software such as Quickbooks along with willingness to learn new programsAbility to plan, organize and prioritize projectsHonest and dependable professionalPossess strong cultural sensitivity and superior cross-cultural communication skillsWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax