The Association for association professionals in Chicagoland

What we're looking for: The Assistant Executive Director (AED) for Finance and Administration will serve as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the organization and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic direction and executive oversight of the association’s financial operations, business planning, administrative services, and enterprise risk management. This role oversees finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, human resources, operations, staff training and development, ensuring the organization’s sustainability, compliance, and growth in alignment with its mission, values, and organizational priorities. The CFO partners closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Foundation Board of Trustees, Finance Committee and senior leaders across the organization.

This job might be for you if you're interested in:

• Working at a not-for-profit, mission-based organization that is focused on its members.
• A welcoming and supportive environment that gives you an opportunity to impact patient care.
• Excellent work-life balance in a hybrid workplace environment. 
• A competitive compensation package that includes outstanding medical/dental benefits, incredible long-term savings benefits, generous time off (including a week-long Winter Break), paid parental leave and more.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

What you'll do:

1. Strategic Leadership and Governance
   1. Partner with the Executive Director and Board in formulating and administering Society policies and developing long-range plans and objectives.
   2. Serve as a member of the Executive Group (EG), contributing to enterprise-wide decision-making and guiding short- and long-term strategies for organizational sustainability and growth.
   3. Provide thought leadership on financial and operational implications of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Society’s vision and objectives.

2. Financial Strategy, Operations and Oversight
   1. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario analysis to inform organizational decision making.
   2. Lead the development and execution of long-term financial strategies that support organizational growth, innovation, and resilience.
   3. Partner with business unit leaders on major initiatives, revenue optimization and generation, business models, cost analysis, and ROI measures.
   4. Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, payroll, grants management, and cash flow.
   5. Ensure robust internal controls, compliance with accounting standards and transparent financial reporting.
   6. Provide strategic oversight of the organization’s investment portfolio, managing short-term cash flow opportunities and consult with advisors to guide long-term investment.
   7. Manage relationships with banks, investment advisors, external auditors and coordinates annual audits.
   8. Advise the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership on financial matters and implications of strategic decisions.

3. Business Operations
   1. Maintain employee benefit programs, including medical/dental insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plan design and documentation.
   2. Oversee contract review and negotiations in conjunction with business stakeholders and outside legal counsel.
   3. Maintain appropriate business insurance coverage for the Society.

4. Risk Management, Legal and Compliance
   1. Direct all enterprise risk management activities, including insurance, compliance, internal controls, and financial policies.
   2. Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies, including investment policies and insurance coverage.
   3. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations applicable to nonprofits, including tax filings and grant requirements.
   4. Maintain and update financial policies and procedures in response to regulatory changes.

5. Human Resources and Training and Development
   1. Provide executive leadership for HR strategy, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, performance management and organizational development.
   2. Oversee HR compliance, employee relations, and performance management frameworks.
   3. Partner with leadership to promote a healthy culture, strong engagement, and effective hiring and retention practices.
   4. Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations.
   5. Maintain personnel records and the employee handbook.
   6. Mediate employee relations and resolve personnel issues as necessary.
   7. Provide executive leadership for staff training program strategy to build capacity, support succession planning, and enhance skills across the organization.
   8. Encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
   9. Foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture aligned with the society’s mission and values.

6. Building Operations
   1. Ensure efficient and secure operations of the Society’s facilities, including Oak Brook headquarters and any additional offices.
   2. Oversee leasing arrangements to outside tenants for office space.

7. Oversee division staff, including hiring, training, professional development, and performance management.
8. Attend Board of Directors meetings as necessary; prepare reports for agenda items as needed.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Internal Relationship:

1. Serve as a member of the Executive Group (EG)
2. Serve as a member of the Directors Group (DG)
3. Serve as Staff Liaison to select volunteers and committees, including the Audit and Finance Committees and Secretary-Treasurers
4. Provide financial leadership and guidance to the RSNA Board of Directors and the RSNA Research and Education Foundation Board of Trustees.
5. Provide guidance to all RSNA departments in the areas of accounting, finance, contract review and negotiations, general administration, personnel management, and office services and operations.

External Relationships:

1. Work with external auditors, bankers, investment brokers, real estate brokers, insurance agents, legal counsel, and various vendors and consultants.
2. Serve as primary contact to tenants in Oak Brook headquarters building and landlords of outside office space leased by the Society.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 12–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years at the executive level.
• Experience managing a budget of $25M+; experience at $50M+ strongly preferred.
• Background in nonprofit, association, education, healthcare, or similarly complex mission-driven organizations is ideal.
• Demonstrated success in overseeing HR, and operations.
• Knowledgeable of technological tools and accounting and payroll software and systems.
• Expertise in nonprofit accounting, GAAP compliance, financial controls, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead senior team members and experts.
• Proven ability to communicate financial information to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and governing boards.
• Strong business acumen in a mission-driven context.

The Radiological Society of North America is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. RSNA is committed to hiring and employing qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, sexual orientation, unfavorable military discharge, ancestry, order of protection status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions at RSNA are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.