Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

The Foellinger Foundation

 

The Foellinger Foundation has supported Allen County nonprofits since 1958, focusing on mission-driven, well-governed, results-oriented organizations. Due to an upcoming retirement, we seek a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic leadership and oversight of financial, investment, and administrative operations while ensuring fiduciary integrity and operational excellence.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Strategic Leadership

 

• Engage with Executive Team on strategic direction and long-term financial planning

• Champion data-informed decision-making and serve as internal consultant to CEO

• Foster continuous improvement culture and stay current with market, accounting, and philanthropic trends

• Develop and present annual financial and capital budgets

 

Financial & Investment Management

 

• Support Investment & Finance and Audit Committees in developing investment strategy and policies

• Ensure investment manager compliance and oversee all accounting, finance, and treasury functions

• Drive process improvements for increased efficiency and effectiveness

• Maintain accurate financial reporting, multi-year forecasts, and internal controls

• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and professional advisor relationships

 

Administration

 

• Oversee HR, payroll, benefits, technology systems, and risk management

• Lead digitization efforts to streamline workflows

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance

• Conduct financial reviews of grant applicants and organize committee meetings

• Mentor and manage one direct report

 

Ideal Candidate

 

Required:

 

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in accounting or finance with CPA/MBA preferred

• 5+ years significant financial/accounting experience

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent computer skills and current technology knowledge

• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and presentation abilities

• Commitment to Foundation mission and collaborative work style

• Compliance and regulatory oversight experience

• Strategic planning leadership or active participation

 

Preferred:

 

• Nonprofit accounting and philanthropy knowledge

• Investment management experience

 

Why this role?

 

• Comprehensive benefits including immediate medical coverage

• Dual investment opportunities: 401(k) match + 10% profit-sharing plan

• 6 remote workdays monthly

• Supportive, mission-driven collaborative culture

• Relocation assistance available

 

Full job description available upon request.