The Greenhouse Movement seeks a Director of Finance to oversee financial systems, controls, and reporting for a Christian nonprofit, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and integrity across multiple entities while building scalable, durable processes.
Role Summary
The Director of Finance will manage financial systems, controls, and reporting to support the organization’s mission. This role ensures financial clarity, accuracy, and integrity across multiple entities and platforms, while developing durable, scalable processes to accommodate growth. The final scope may vary based on candidate experience and organizational needs.
Responsibilities
- Establish strong controls for separation of duties, financial accuracy, and policy adherence.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS requirements, and industry best practices.
- Supervise two direct reports, providing guidance, training, and accountability.
- Translate complex financial data into clear information for non-finance colleagues.
- Develop intuitive reports and dashboards to monitor key financial metrics.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Streamline, automate, and redesign processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Improve the clarity and user experience of spreadsheets, dashboards, and tools.
- Create and maintain up-to-date documentation for all financial workflows.
- Develop protocols to prevent operational discontinuity.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of financial management experience, with preference for nonprofit or church contexts.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field; CPA preferred and highly regarded.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Engaging and cooperative leadership style.
- Proficiency in GAAP, internal controls, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel.
- Active Christian faith and membership in a local church.
- Agreement with Greenhouse Covenant for faith and conduct.
- Participation in the organization's shared spiritual life, including prayer and worship.
- Microsoft Excel experience of at least 3 years and QuickBooks experience of at least 3 years.
- Bachelor's degree is required.
Technologies
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Key Details
- Supervisor: Director of Operations
- Compensation: $30,000 - $40,000 per year
- Hours: Half-time, salaried
- Location: In-person / hybrid in the Chicago area, Oak Park, IL 60302
- Start Date: April 2026
About The Greenhouse Movement
The Greenhouse Movement is a Chicago-based Christian nonprofit focused on cutting edge mission work in the United States and abroad, with a emphasis on planting new churches and resourcing church leaders within the Anglican Church in North America. Financial stewardship is central to our witness, and we seek team members who share a commitment to excellence, transparency, and faithfulness.
