Finance Officer

Position: Finance Officer

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Vice President for Finance

Position Summary: The Finance Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing financial data by analyzing and reconciling accounts, as well as preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail, along with a proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach to working within a team. This role involves performing various accounting, investment management, and administrative duties.

Organization Summary: DuPage Foundation is DuPage County’s champion for philanthropy. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, we receive contributions and bequests from individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations seeking to make a difference for our community and the causes that matter most to them. We have grown to more than $145 million in assets and awarded more than $100 million in grants to not-for-profits serving the residents of DuPage County and beyond.

Accounting & Recordkeeping:

• Post gifts and ensure that the weekly gift process is completed on time.
• Provide financial analysis and data support to Advancement, Programs, and Communications departments.
• Prepare financial summaries and reports for meetings with fund representatives.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Prepare 1099 tax forms.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card, and investment accounts.
• Assist with the month-end close process.
• Process journal entries and interfund transfers.
• Provide reports as needed to staff, donors, and not-for-profits.
• Prepare periodic fund statements.
• Prepare periodic financial statements.
• Provide annual audit and Form 990 support.

Investment Management:

• Serve as the liaison between the Investment Managers and Management and the Investment Committee.
• Analyze investment performance and make any necessary recommendations for changes to Management and the Investment Committee.
• Perform semiannual reviews of money managers to comply with the Statement of Investment Policy process for performance oversight.
• Compile and publish periodic investment performance reports.
• Rebalance unmanaged investment portfolios and funds with multiple investments.
• Organize semi-annual webinars with the Investment Manager for fund representatives.
• Attend periodic economic webinars held by the Investment Advisor and provide a summary to Management and the Investment Committee.

Administrative:

• Enter and maintain vendor data in the Foundation’s software system.
• Assist with the Audit, Financial Operations, and Investment committee meetings. Prepare agendas, reports, and review minutes.
• Work with management to maintain the Foundation’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or a related field are required.
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion within the timelines set for each project/task required.
• Strong analytic, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Highly organized, detailed-orientated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Not-for-profit experience is a plus.
• Experience with computer-based accounting systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Professional in manner and appearance.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• A commitment to the mission and values of the Foundation.
• Welcomes organizational growth and change.