MENU give now! Home > About join us! seeking candidates for the role of vice president for finance & operations The Vice President for Finance and Operations (VPF&O) is the business partner to the CEO, staff and board, providing insight on a broad range of financial, operational and administrative matters, within the context of our community foundation structure. One of ECF’s core principles is our focus on equity. We believe in inclusion and the richness of ideas and perspectives and actively invite a diversity of candidates. To learn more about our search, see the Position Overview, Qualifications & Our Search Process below, and please download the position description. position overview Reporting to the CEO and serving as an integral member of the senior management team, the Vice President of Finance and Operations (VP) will be responsible for leading ECF’s financial and administrative operations within the context of our community foundation structure and our mission driven culture. This is a hands-on and participative role, leading a small team to deliver financial and operating systems and services to safeguard assets and enable staff to successfully execute strategic programming and community investments. Beyond finance and accounting, the VPF&O oversees fund management, operations/ technology and human resources. This role includes responsibility for financial management of Evanston Cradle to Career, a collective impact entity. The VP serves as the primary point of contact for bank, audit/tax, investment custodial, employee benefits, and legal counsel relationships. Reports tp: President & CEO Staff include: Accounting Manager, Database and Donor Services Associate (who also reports to the Philanthropy team), Office & Technology Manager, Intern(s) Board Committee Responsibility: Audit, Finance, Governance and Investment Council qualifications Core values align with ECF’s mission and strategic priorities; open to understanding the culture and history that have shaped Evanston as a community. Minimum of a BS in accounting or finance; CPA a plus. Twelve plus years of professional experience with increasing responsibility including staff management five plus years of financial and operations management experience. Recent experience with a grantmaking organization or nonprofit, and an understanding of fund accounting, is ideal. Possesses qualities of integrity, credibility, intellectual curiosity, and mature judgment. Works well across and within teams; collaborates effectively with community investment and philanthropy colleagues and ECF stakeholders. Technology savvy, including hands-on experience with databases and financial systems. Demonstrated analytic, organization and problem-solving skills that enable sound decision-making. Sensitive and responsive to staff needs and nurtures an inclusive, growth-minded culture. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. our search process One of ECF’s core principles is our focus on equity. We believe in inclusion and the richness of ideas and perspectives and actively invite a diversity of candidates. As an organization, we believe it is vitally important to provide a safe working environment for our employees, volunteers, and visitors to reduce the risk of exposure to, or spreading of, the COVID-19 virus. It is a requirement of employment that every staff member will receive all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to schedules published from time to time by the Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention (CDC), except if a reasonable accommodation has been granted based upon disability or religion. To submit your resume and interest, visit our search partner NextGroup’s website. We will accept applications/resumes through December 15, 2021. About Us Sobre la Fundación ECF Position Posting Strategic Plan What's a Community Foundation? Community Equity Statement Our Path 2020 Annual Report Board & Committees Staff Events Spotlight Stories News Document Library Contact eNews Signup Equity Promise 2021 a proud partner of Home | Contact | Sitemap | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Site by Jell Creative Inc. Copyright © 2021 Evanston Community Foundation | 1560 Sherman Ave. Suite 535 Evanston, IL 60201 | 847.492.0990 eNews Signup Board Member Login Fundholder Portal The Evanston Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and your gift to one of our funds is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.Our federal tax id number is 36-3466802.