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Chief Financial Officer | ASPIRE

November 11, 2025

Organization Overview: AspireAspire’s mission is to connect people with disabilities to ever-greater possibilities for learning, jobs, and safe places to call home. Since 1960, Aspire, a non-profit organization, has been providing services and support for people with disabilities. Aspire provides 24/7 services to 300 adults with disabilities across 23 community homes in Lake and Cook Counties and two Academies (Hillside and Waukegan, IL), including innovative services to help adults with disabilities develop the necessary skills to live a full and rewarding life. 8 in 10 people with disabilities are unemployed. 85% of people with disabilities live in poverty. Aspire addresses these challenges with a host of services including:<ul><li>Learning: Art. Exercise. Social skill building. Computer training. Community involvement. Our daytime learning programs help create new possibilities. Virtual program opportunities are available to accommodate a variety of needs and circumstances.</li><li>Living: Experience is life’s greatest teacher. So, experiences are what our Living programs offer. Options include homes shared with friends in the community or support as people explore living on their own, which helps people build confidence, interact with others, and thrive.</li><li>Working: Many adults with disabilities also want to advance in the workforce. Aspire offers job skills training and placement programs to achieve competitive employment.</li><li>Aspire’s Employment Training Program: Distribution: A ten-week training program in a simulated warehouse environment, followed by an eight-week paid internship designed to provide the necessary skills for people with disabilities to secure competitive employment at one of Aspire’s warehouse partners.</li><li>CoffeeWorks: In partnership with Metropolis Coffee Company and Canteen-Vending, adults with and without disabilities work side by side to make freshly roasted coffee that is sold to businesses across Chicagoland and to coffee consumers who purchase from the website.</li></ul> These programs work. 91% of people who enter Aspire’s job support program are placed into jobs, and 94% of people who are placed in jobs are retained for at least 12 months. To learn more about Aspire and their services, please visit their website. Role Summary: Chief Financial Officer Managing an organizational budget of $25 million, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the organization’s senior leadership and will be integral to ensuring that the organization’s finances remain healthy in support of the mission and ongoing strategic plan. The CFO will provide oversight to all matters pertaining to Finance, IT, and Special Projects (including Merger & Acquisitions), and will serve as the organization’s principal financial representative. This leader is responsible for maintaining fiscal stability and optimizing operational effectiveness in alignment with the organization's mission. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, overseeing budgeting, conducting cost-benefit analysis, forecasting financial needs, and securing new funding opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background as a reliable finance executive, will be energized by growing and leading dynamic teams, and have a proven ability to support strategic initiatives through sound financial guidance. They will excel at clear, timely, and accessible communication, ensuring that all stakeholders - whether leadership, staff, or external partners - feel well-informed and engaged. Key Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO and leadership to shape strategy, market positioning, and business growth; lead financial scenario planning to guide long-term decisions.</li><li>Financial & Operational Excellence: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow; optimize financial processes, ensure accuracy in reporting, and drive continuous improvements.</li><li>Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and accounting standards; implement internal controls and proactive risk management strategies.</li><li>Communication & Transparency: Provide clear, timely financial insights to the CEO, board, and stakeholders; translate complex data into actionable insights and ensure open communication.</li><li>Team Leadership & Development: Rebuild and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration and aligning financial and operational goals.</li><li>Technology & Innovation: Leverage financial tech and data analytics to enhance reporting, forecasting, and decision-making while driving digital transformation.</li><li>Board & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary fiscal liaison for the Board, present financial reports to leadership and funders, and participate in board meetings.</li></ul> Leadership & Competency Expectations The ideal candidate will be outcomes oriented and have a deep commitment to Aspire’s mission, demonstrating genuine care for the well-being of the populations served. While it’s understood that no single candidate will bring every single competency, strong candidates will offer the following skills, characteristics, and experiences: Financial Strategy & Stewardship Aspire is seeking a financial leader who brings a corporate mindset to the nonprofit space. This individual will take a data-driven approach, leveraging metrics and ROI to ensure Aspire operates with the efficiency and discipline of a high-performing for-profit organization. They will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with a focus on aligning resources with strategic priorities. With a deep understanding of complex funding models - including government grants, philanthropic funding, and earned income - they will be instrumental in diversifying revenue streams and reinforcing Aspire’s financial resilience. Strategic & Adaptive Leadership As a key thought partner to the CEO and board, this leader will provide financial insights that inform organizational strategy, program expansion, and long-term sustainability. Committed to financial transparency, they will communicate complex financial information in an accessible and compelling way, ensuring that board members, funders, and staff understand and engage with Aspire’s financial health. Operating in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, they will approach their work with collaborative mindset, ensuring that they contribute effectively to operations and strategies that go beyond their purview in finance. This individual will be a proactive leader, someone who stays ahead of evolving regulations, funding landscapes, and industry trends in disability services, continuously adapting financial strategies to position Aspire for success. People-Centered Team Leadership A strong team builder and mentor, this leader will focus on building and supporting the finance function, creating a high-performing, collaborative, and responsive team. The CFO will be a convener, someone who fosters cross-departmental partnerships, ensuring that program and operational leaders have the financial tools and insights needed to make strategic decisions. They will cultivate a culture of shared ownership and accountability, making finance an empowering force within the organization. This leader will demonstrate honesty, humility, kindness and respect for individuals while modeling organizational values. Mission-Driven Financial Oversight More than just a financial leader, this individual will be a mission-driven people person, a leader who understands that financial decisions should reflect Aspire’s deep commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities and improving their lives. They will prioritize resource allocation that maximizes impact while advocating for ethical financial practices that center equity, accessibility, and long-term sustainability. The CFO will be an individual who is known for their integrity, ethics, and values, who can be trusted without reservation. Location, Compensation and Benefits Aspire has three locations (and growing) serving the Chicagoland area and southern Wisconsin. Their Central Administrative Office is at 1815 South Wolf Road in Hillside, Illinois. This is a hybrid role, in office 3 days a week. 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 $175,000 - $200,000 with up to a 15% bonus and a strong benefit package. How to Apply To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter HERE. All inquiries and discussions will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. This position is available immediately, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. We look forward to hearing from you! About Maneva Group Maneva Group is a leading woman and minority owned executive search firm dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organizations committed to making a meaningful impact. Through a consultative and client-focused approach, Maneva Group partners with mission-driven organizations to build transformative leadership teams. Our name, Maneva, comes from the combination of two Sanskrit words: “Manav” meaning mankind & “Seva;” meaning service. We are driven by the ideal of our name - service to humanity.

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