Chief Financial Officer Position (Chicago, IL)

Chief Financial Officer Position

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. IS SEEKING A CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER THE POSITION Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Corporate Office, located in Chicago, Illinois. The CFO is responsible for the management of all financial matters of the Sorority. S/he reports to and works closely with the executive director. S/he works with the International President and International Treasurer in developing and monitoring the sorority’s operational and conference budgets, and partners with the senior leadership and the board of directors to develop and implement financial strategies across the organization. THE SORORITYAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA), an international service organization, is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by African-American college-educated women, founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority fulfills its mission of “Service to All Mankind” with a membership of 260,000 graduate and undergraduate members in the U. S. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean, Canada, Japan, Germany, Korea and on the continent of Africa. The corporate structure of the Sorority includes a Board of Directors (The Directorate) of elected and appointed officers, led by the International President, Attorney Carolyn House Stewart; ten regions, each led by a Regional Director; and the Corporate Office, led by the Executive Director. THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Sorority seeks a strong manager who preserves the assets of the organization by running an efficient and effective finance operation and minimizing risks. The ideal candidate helps shape the Sorority’s overall financial strategy and direction, in a collaborative manner. S/he has strong interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills, enjoys stakeholder interaction, instills customer service values in the organization and fosters a system of accountability and teamwork. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS BA or BS degree in Business, Management or Public Administration, Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience required; MBA or Master’s degree in like discipline preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required. Not-for-profit accounting experience in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Sarbanes-Oxley Reporting for Non-Profits. General office software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite and Sage Fund (formerly, MIP) software or other similar not-for-profit general ledger software and use of databases. Experience at the Controller or Chief Financial Officer level. Seven to ten years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization of at least 50 staff persons. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Flexible work hours including weekends (Regional, National Conferences and Directorate or Committee Meetings). Travel, as required (approximately 20%). APPLICATION PROCESS Click here or visit the website at http://www.aka1908.com/ to secure the complete job description and application. All interested candidates should submit their application and resume to careers@aka1908.com by October 8, 2012 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Sisterly, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.