The Director of Finance reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is a key member of the senior leadership team. They assist the CFO, CEO, and other Officers with analyses of complex financial and operational projects, and attend Board Committee meetings, preparing materials for the Finance Committee as needed. The ideal candidate triangulates data from multiple sources to identify trends, opportunities, and optimal solutions to advance After School Matters’ mission. They ensure the development of accurate budgets ranging from small grants to the annual organizational budget. The Director of Finance oversees Payroll (including stipends issued to thousands of teen participants) managed by a team of four FTEs plus part-time and seasonal support. Collaboration with Programs, and People and Culture Departments is critical for success. This is a full-time position. Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Finance provides leadership in four areas: (1) manage the budget and projection processes and issue financial reports for the Board, (2) oversee Payroll Team, (3) contribute to government grant cycles, and (4) assist the Accounting team as needed. Annual Budget, Projection and Reporting Processes Manage the process and workflow for developing the organization’s annual budget Analyze budget variance and other financial data as needed Manage the process and workflow for the organization’s quarterly projections Oversee the preparation and distribution of financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc basis Lead in the creation of presentations for the Finance Committee Payroll Supervise the department’s process and workflow for staff, part-time instructors, and teen participants who predominantly receive stipends Collaborate strategically with the People and Culture, and Programs Departments Oversee timely and accurate reporting to account for payroll expenses Ensure appropriate customer service to employees, teens and parents/guardians Government Grants In collaboration with Programs, Development and Research, support responses to periodic proposal processes, including developing budgets as needed Monitor the implementation of contracts and issuance of invoices and/or expenditure reporting Ensure utilization of funding and prepare budget revisions as needed Manage the semiannual task order process for the Chicago Public Schools contract with support from Programs and People and Culture Oversee two external financial audits annually for the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Represent After School Matters Finance at meetings with key external stakeholders as needed Finance Leadership Assist the Accounting team on cash flow management, restricted net assets review, and Month End Close Provide support to the Controller during the annual financial audit Participate on the 403b Audit Committee Attend Board Committee meetings, including Finance, Investment and Audit, as appropriate Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities Demonstrated capacity to pivot quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment Highly organized and extremely detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy Energetic team player who works well in collaborative situations across departments Able to exercise sound judgement and integrity Partner with the CFO and executive team to develop strategies that support organizational budget and goals Excellent oral and written communication skills; capable of presenting data and/or analysis to different audiences in a clear and concise manner Extensive knowledge of computer software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) within a Windows environment Database software expertise (e.g., financial, payroll) Knowledge of government grant requirements and regulations Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred 7-10 years’ experience in nonprofit financial planning & analysis including budgeting, reporting, and forecasting Previous experience with payroll preferred Schedule Hybrid role with 2-3 days/week in-person work required Ability to travel to ASM sites as needed Benefits for full-time regular employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Parental Leave (PPL) 403B Retirement Plan Identity Theft, Legal, and Pet Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Time and paid national holidays Compensation

$120,000 - $140,000 salary, depending on applicable experience and education About Us After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond. The organization has engaged more than 450,000 Chicago teens and operates the nation’s largest and most successful program for high school teens in after-school and summer programs. Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including three ASM facilities. After School Matters’ annual operating budget is approximately $35M and employs about 500 staff. For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org. EEO : After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.

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