Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Working with program staff prepares annual MFS budgets for assigned areas.
Prepares forecasts quarterly using latest information available and through ongoing communication with program staff.
Works with program staff to prepare funder budgets, reports and revisions as necessary for assigned areas.
Reviews reports prepared by staff accountants/financial analysts.
Maintains budget and forecast database monthly for assigned areas.
Prepares ad hoc financial analysis as requested.
Participates in month-end close related to contract revenue accruals.
Reviews and analyzes cash collection data and aging reports for assigned areas and for staff accountants/financial analysts.
Follows-up on delinquent funders.
Responds to requests from program staff for financial analysis.
Assists in the annual audit and year end reports.
Supervises/Trains Staff Accountants and Financial Analysts on assigned areas.
Regularly meets with Executive Directors and Managers individually to advance their understanding of complex financial reporting and assist them in managing their projects financially.
Find ways to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree required. At least 5 years’ experience in non-profit organizations required.
Government contract experience required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, Excel Access, and Word.
Ability to work independently and interact effectively.
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
SALARY:
Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $90,000.
Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.
Dental and Vision Insurance Options
12 paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Plan
Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning
Wellness Initiative Program
Employee Assistance Network
Qualifications
Experience
Required
5 years:
Non-profit accounting
