Haymarket Center Founded in 1975, Haymarket Center is the largest nonprofit community-based adult detoxification, residential, and outpatient substance use treatment and mental health facility in Chicago. With locations in Chicago, O’Hare, and Waukegan, Haymarket Center has continued to grow into a comprehensive alcohol and other drug treatment organization.
Operating a $40 million dollar budget Haymarket Center is licensed by the state of Illinois and receives funding from the private sector, as well as city, county, state and federal agencies. As a designated Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) look-a-like Haymarket Center provides comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality primary health care services.
Key to Haymarket Center’s approach is the understanding of substance use disorder as a disease that calls for treatment in lieu of criminalization. This fundamental perspective continues to guide Haymarket Center in pioneering innovative, high quality, community-based behavioral health programs that are gender responsive, culturally appropriate and population specific.
Since its inception Haymarket Center has remained wholeheartedly devoted to identifying and designing new and progressive methods for furthering their founding mission: “to aid people with chemical dependency in their recovery by providing a continuum of optimal professional care that is responsive to the identified needs of the community.”
With more than 30 specialized programs supporting their mission, Haymarket Center have continually been faithful to their guiding principle of providing comprehensive substance use treatment and referrals to Chicago’s vastly ignored and underserved populations regardless of their ability to afford services. Their loyalty to these two fundamental principles has led Haymarket to develop programs in clinical treatment and supportive services to over 12,000 clients per year.
As Haymarket Center gets ready to celebrate their 50th anniversary the organization remains steadfast in its commitment to introducing innovative solutions to continue to serve their patients as effectively as possible. Within the last year Haymarket has launched several new initiatives including:
- West Loop Pharmacy, which provides Haymarket Center patients with free or low-cost medication, as well as private one-to-one consultation with a pharmacist
- Mac’s Deli, a new dining experience in the heart of the West Loop and a first-of-its-kind work training program for Haymarket Center patients in recovery.
Role Summary:
Chief Financial Officer As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and long-term sustainability of Haymarket Center. The CFO will provide leadership to the finance unit (which includes HR services) and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization, ensuring financial health and operational efficiency to support the organization’s mission. Reporting directly to the CEO, this leader will assist in all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.
Reporting into this role are 4 Direct Reports: Controller, Director of Revenue Cycle Management, Director of Finance, as well as the newly developed Treasurer role.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in nonprofit finance, a track record of leading high-performing teams, and the ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences. This is a chance to join a passionate team at a critical moment of growth, ensuring that Haymarket Center continues to maximize its impact in the communities it serves.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning - Partnering with the CEO on strategic vision, stakeholder engagement, contract negotiations, and identifying new funding opportunities. Providing financial insights to support programmatic success and organizational growth.
- Financial Oversight & Compliance - Developing and monitoring budgets, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and maintaining strong internal controls. Overseeing financial reporting, audits, and ensuring adherence to GAAP standards.
- Revenue & Cash Flow Management - Working closely with Managed Care Organizations to reduce receivables, oversee banking activities, and ensure adequate cash flow to meet operational needs.
- Operational & Risk Management - Overseeing purchasing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and business insurance plans. Ensuring disaster recovery and risk mitigation strategies are in place.
- Board & Stakeholder Engagement - Serving as the lead staff for the Audit/Finance Committee, attending board meetings, and providing financial reports to leadership and funders.
- Team Development & Organizational Growth - Training finance and other staff on financial management, overseeing wage and benefits planning, and supporting succession planning to build a strong internal team.
Leadership & Competency Expectations
The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to Haymarket Center’s mission, demonstrating genuine care for the well-being of the populations served and the high-quality care the Center provides. They will be a strategic systems builder who is both data-driven and goal-oriented, capable of effectively managing operational budgets and financial systems while overseeing day-to-day financial and management operations.
While it’s understood that no single candidate will bring every single competency, strong candidates will offer the following skills, characteristics, and experiences:
Financial Expertise & Operational Acumen
- The CFO will provide financial expertise to drive strategic decision-making. They will develop long-term financial plans, assess risks and opportunities, and ensure the organization's financial health aligns with its mission and growth objectives.
- Skilled in presenting complex financial information to executive leadership and the Board, the CFO will bring exceptional quantitative, analytical, and communication abilities, balancing big-picture vision with deep financial analysis.
- Staying attuned to changes in the health and social services sectors, the CFO will leverage financial modeling, data visualization, and metrics-driven insights to optimize systems, processes, and performance while ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
- The CFO will approach challenges with a collaborative mindset, fostering organizational success through strategic financial planning and constructive problem-solving.
Leading Through Complexity
- The CFO will navigate dynamic, multi-revenue stream environments with ease, balancing various funding sources, regulatory requirements, and operational challenges to ensure financial sustainability.
- This leader will be able to adapt swiftly to shifting priorities and external factors, making data-driven decisions that maintain alignment with organizational goals, even in uncertain or ambiguous circumstances.
- The CFO will anticipate challenges and develop innovative, data-driven solutions, even in the absence of clear precedents or policies. They will create measurable progress markers to align financial strategy with the organization’s mission
Translating Dollars to Impact
- The CFO will successfully be able to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership, staff, and board members, ensuring financial information drives informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- A self-starter with strong communication skills, the CFO will proactively identify challenges and opportunities while clearly articulating financial strategies, priorities, and impacts across all levels of the organization. This leader will be able to lead with autonomy.
- This leader will effectively balance program delivery with financial realities, ensuring resources are optimized to drive impact. They will take an action-oriented approach, making informed decisions in consultation with relevant leaders across the organization.
Mission-Driven Leadership & Values Stewardship
- The CFO will align financial strategies with the organization’s mission, ensuring that every resource and investment is directed toward maximizing social impact and advancing the core values of the organization.
- They will be a champion of a culture of mission-driven decision-making, advocating for the effective use of resources to meet the needs of the populations served by Haymarket Center.
- Above all, the CFO will be agent of inspiration who builds trusts in all their relationships. They will inspire and engage staff, stakeholders, and funders by consistently reinforcing the connection between financial decisions and the broader mission, driving collective commitment to organizational goals.
Location, Compensation and Benefits
Haymarket Center is in Chicago, IL with their Central Administrative Offices at 932 W. Washington Chicago, IL 60607 near the West Loop. This is an in-person role. Salary is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skill set level and years of previous/applicable experience. The salary range for this role is between $185,000 - $210,000 with a generous benefit package.
How to Apply
To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter here: https://adr.to/ok5gyai
About Maneva Group
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