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Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

AGENCY DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides free legal assistance to low-income clients statewide in civil cases, evictions, family issues, and prisoner re-entry. ILS has a $17 million budget for 2026 and a $5 million endowment.

LOCATION: This position is located in the Indianapolis office of Indiana Legal Services, with opportunities for a hybrid work schedule.

POSITION: This position is full-time (37.5 hours per week). Part-time arrangements may be considered.

JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key member of the management team at Indiana Legal Services. The CFO will be responsible for all day-to-day functions of the position, evaluating the needs of our finance department, and providing supervision for up to three finance staff members. This position will report to the Executive Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Serve as a key member of the management team.
• Supervise finance staff members.
• Oversee the organization’s budget and cost allocation.
• Create and monitor budgets and budget projections for the entire organization as well as programs and projects.
• Ensure fiscal compliance with funding and grant requirements with focus on cost allocation among funding sources.
• Work with development staff to manage grant submissions, awards, and reporting requirements.
• Perform financial planning including cash flow projections, analysis or operating and reserve fund balances and projections, and long-range financial planning.
• Oversee preparation of monthly financial reports for the Executive Director, board of directors, and management team and meet regularly with board finance committee.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls.
• Maintain all banking relationships and monitor cash reserves and investments.
• Oversee all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Arrange and facilitate all annual audits and interim work and ensure tax filings.
• Comply with all grant requirements and all ILS policies and procedures.
• Perform other such duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Indiana Legal Services which is to use the law to fight poverty and racism, empower clients, and improve access to justice.
• Leadership and supervision skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience in finance or accounting; supervisory and non-profit experience is required.
• Experience in non-profit cost allocation preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized and handling multiple responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Compensation: Starting salary is $91,530 with a range up to a maximum of $127,428 depending on experience (salary is pro-rated based on part-time status). ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, a flex benefit plan and generous vacation and sick leave. ILS will pay up to $2,500 in moving expenses if the successful applicant needs to move from another city to assume this position.

TO APPLY: Apply online or via email by submitting a letter explaining your interest and experience, your resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. Applications or questions should be sent to human.resources@ilsi.net.

START DATE: As soon as reasonably possible.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: ILS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

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