SVP Chief Financial Officer

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Job description

About NMSC

Our Mission is to deliver creative capital strategies and capacity boosting services to the Community Investing market.

We offer a range of tailored investment management and fund administration services recognizing that every community we invest in has unique strengths and needs as does every investment we help make in partnership with our clients.

We have managed more than $1 billion of investments in underinvested communities financing health centers, community facilities, educational services and small businesses to create quality jobs and more. We leverage our expertise to help other organizations (including banks, community development organizations, foundations, and investors) make impactful investments through our Fund Services offerings.

Our Values

Our policies, decisions, and behavior reflect an ongoing commitment to racial justice, equity, diversity & inclusion and, every day, we strive to embody these values:

1. Do Good, Better - strive to make a difference, overdeliver to our clients and each other and try hard because we can't help it
2. Own It to Earn It - take responsibility and see it through, everyone makes important decisions, and don't take our partners' trust in us for granted
3. New Is Our Normal - are comfortable blazing new trails, see every challenge as an opportunity to grow, and love creative solutions and filling gaps
4. Enjoy the Work - have fun and celebrate the wins of our colleagues and partners

Position Overview

NMSC is seeking a SVP/CFO who will play a central role in the success and growth of the organization. Primary responsibilities corporate accounting/finance, operational excellence, and technology systems. The SVP/CFO will serve as a key member of the leadership team, providing insight and recommendations on company management and pivotal strategic decisions. The SVP/CFO will manage a growing team of five professionals and report directly to the CEO.

This position is based in Chicago in a hybrid work environment with the expectation the SVP/CFO will work at least two days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities Include

• As a key member of the management team, provide leadership in the development and continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic plans
• Lead the corporate finance/accounting and operations teams, coaching and developing team members to attain organizational and professional development goals.
• Work with business units throughout the enterprise on business process optimization
• Optimize the use of data and technology in supporting business needs
• Lead the financial planning and analysis work for the organization, providing the management team and Board of Managers with financial insight into the achievement of profitability goals and strategic plan KPIs
• Manage corporate finance and ensure timely and accurate corporate financial reporting

Keys to Hiring

A successful SVP/CFO will be a growth-oriented change agent adept at aligning business with growth opportunities and solving complex challenges. They will be passionate about building a best-in-class financial services platform for community investing. A combination of big picture strategic thinking and attention to detail in achieving operational excellence is a must. Interpersonal, analytical, and executive leadership skills are the foundation of success in the position.

NMSC is an equal opportunity employer and a fully-vaccinated workforce.