Financial Services Director

Financial Services Director

The Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois (LTF) is hiring a Financial Services Director who will support the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our organization. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The Financial Service Director will work closely with program staff, grants team, leadership, and external partners to ensure that financial practices align with the organization's mission, values, and donor expectations.

LTF is a charitable foundation that provides financial support to not-for-profit legal aid organizations based in Illinois. Legal aid is a vital social service that makes justice accessible for people who cannot afford to hire an attorney.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including all journal entries and month-end closings
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor payments, invoicing, and deposits and reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly.
• Review cash receipts and disbursements for proper coding.
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, and donations in accordance with fund accounting principles.
• Review financial data in accounting software.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Collaborate with program and development staff to ensure proper allocation of expenses and grant compliance.
• Monitor cash flow and alert leadership to any financial concerns.

Financial Reporting and Year-End Preparation

Compliance Support

Internal Audit Support

Payroll Tax Compliance

Budgeting Assistance

Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

The Financial Services Director is a full-time position, with a salary range of $110,000 - $125,000, depending on experience. LTF offers excellent benefits, including Blue Cross / Blue Shield PPO medical insurance; dental, vision, and life-insurance coverage; paid vacation and paid time off. LTF also makes an annual contribution to an employer-sponsored 401K retirement account following an initial 12-month period of employment. An LTF laptop, iPhone with paid cellular and data service will be issued, along with other equipment as necessary.

Work Location

The Lawyers Trust Fund maintains a physical office in downtown Chicago but is operating under a mostly hybrid work system. Candidates must live in the Chicago area and be able to commute to the office a few times a week.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At LTF, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamentally important objectives that make organizations more effective. In our hiring and our work, we support diversity in all its forms, encompassing but not limited to age, disability status, economic circumstance, ethnicity, gender identity, race, religion, and / or sexual orientation.