About the Organization:
New Moms believes in the strength, skills, and potential of young moms. Our comprehensive approach provides housing, job training, academic coaching, and family support to give moms and their children a path to lasting success. Combining behavioral research, proven methodology, and 40 years of real-world experience, New Moms has established an equity-driven model for generational change, challenging the barriers caused by systemic poverty and racism.
Our Commitment to Equity:
New Moms prioritizes racial equity as a strategic and organizational imperative. Strong candidates will be committed to integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values into their work goals and will be evaluated on their impact.
About the Job:
The Director of Finance is responsible for data gathering and reporting functions to create budgets, and in preparation for audits. General responsibilities include overseeing the government contracts including the fiscal reporting, support for monthly close, implementing and maintaining financial controls, addressing audit requests, and financial supports for operations. The Director of Finance serves as part of the Leadership Team (LT), which assists in providing strategic and day-to-day direction for the organization. This position will champion all New Moms values including our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, in both strategic planning and performance. This position is located at our main location in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. Salary range starts at: $84,000 DOQ
Key Job Responsibilities:
Finance
Contract Management and Compliance
Organizational Leadership
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New Moms’ Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; matching on retirement savings up to 3%; 15 paid holidays; and generous paid time off. We also offer several unique benefits to New Moms: discounts on Bright Endeavors products, free optional spiritual direction services, and half days on Fridays in the summer. Our Flexible Work Options policy allows for staff to work some hours remotely once training is complete. New Moms is a qualifying employer for student loan forgiveness and your time employed counts toward eligibility.
About the Organization:
New Moms believes in the strength, skills, and potential of young moms. Our comprehensive approach provides housing, job training, academic coaching, and family support to give moms and their children a path to lasting success. Combining behavioral research, proven methodology, and 40 years of real-world experience, New Moms has established an equity-driven model for generational change, challenging the barriers caused by systemic poverty and racism.
Our Commitment to Equity:
New Moms prioritizes racial equity as a strategic and organizational imperative. Strong candidates will be committed to integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values into their work goals and will be evaluated on their impact.
About the Job:
The Director of Finance is responsible for data gathering and reporting functions to create budgets, and in preparation for audits. General responsibilities include overseeing the government…
New Moms’ Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; matching on retirement savings up to 3%; 15 paid holidays; and generous paid time off. We also offer several unique benefits to New Moms: discounts on Bright Endeavors products, free optional spiritual direction services, and half days on Fridays in the summer. Our Flexible Work Options policy allows for staff to work some hours remotely once training is complete. New Moms is a qualifying employer for student loan forgiveness and your time employed counts toward eligibility.
New Moms’ Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; matching on retirement savings up to 3%; 15 paid holidays; and generous paid time off. We also offer several unique benefits to New Moms: discounts on Bright Endeavors products, free optional spiritual direction services, and half days on Fridays in the summer. Our Flexible Work Options policy allows for staff to work some hours remotely once training is complete. New Moms is a qualifying employer for student loan forgiveness and your time employed counts toward eligibility.
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