Director of Finance and Business

Job ID: 41446
Sector: Accounting
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 08/19/2025

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Our client is an organization in the Rockford area that’s looking for a Director of Finance & Business. Our client is looking for someone with 6+ years of experience, organized, and has excellent communication skills. This company offers a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, and tenured team. This position is onsite.

 

The salary for this position is $85k – $100k.

 

The Director of Finance & Business will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for managing all funding sources, including managing all financial elements of grants from inception to completion.
  • Responsible for maintaining the general ledger system and an appropriate chart of accounts to meet internal and external reporting requirements.
  • Prepares monthly financial reports including data related to cash flow, expenditures, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and ledger reconciliations.
  • Actively participates in preparing all program budgets and an overall annual budget.
  • Provides periodic budget forecasts and spending variance analyses for use by other directors and senior leadership.
  • Responsible for cash management and related treasury functions.
  • Responsible for a broad set of compliance tasks related to state and federal grants, payroll, and other governmental requirements.

 

The Director of Finance & Business will possess the following:

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
  • 6+ years of financial management experience, preferably in an educational or public sector.
  • Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
  • Significant knowledge/experience in accounting/financial software and financial systems.
  • CPA certificate and/or Chief School Business Official endorsement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.