UL Standards & Engagement
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
UL Standards & Engagement, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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UL Research Institutes
UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations, seek an accomplished and strategic financial leader to serve as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. The CFO will be a collaborative, strategic, and diplomatic financial executive able to translate mission objectives into financial strategy and actionable business plans.
Responsibilities
Lead financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial and regulatory reporting, investment portfolio management, treasury, insurance, procurement, audit, and tax functions.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEOs and Boards on major financial decisions and guide the annual budgeting process.
Build a sophisticated long‑range financial planning practice, providing data‑driven insights that support decision‑making and growth.
Guide major capital projects and develop strategies to steer long‑term capital strategy and investment.
Champion excellence across business processes, leveraging technology to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and analytical capacity across the organizations.
Build and maintain relationships with CEOs, Boards of Directors/Trustees, senior leaders across ULRI and ULSE, and manage a high‑performing team.
Maintain a mission‑driven focus, ensuring the CFO’s role supports and advances the organizations’ safety and research priorities.
Qualifications
Extensive experience as a C‑suite finance executive in a nonprofit or large research organization.
Proven ability to develop and execute financial strategy aligned with long‑term mission and growth goals.
Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, capital projects, and capital markets.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
Experience building and leading high‑performance finance teams.
Commitment to a safer world and familiarity with safety science and standards preferred.
Pay Range $475,000.00/yr – $525,000.00/yr (base salary; actual pay will be based on skills and experience)
All inquiries, applications, and nominations should be directed in confidence to the search firm, Isaacson, Miller.
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UL Research Institutes
UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations, seek an accomplished and strategic financial leader to serve as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. The CFO will be a collaborative, strategic, and diplomatic financial executive able to translate mission objectives into financial strategy and actionable business plans.
Responsibilities
Lead financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial and regulatory reporting, investment portfolio management, treasury, insurance, procurement, audit, and tax functions.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEOs and Boards on major financial decisions and guide the annual budgeting process.
Build a sophisticated long‑range financial planning practice, providing data‑driven insights that support decision‑making and growth.
Guide major capital projects and develop strategies to steer long‑term capital strategy and investment.
Champion excellence across business processes, leveraging technology to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and analytical capacity across the organizations.
Build and maintain relationships with CEOs, Boards of Directors/Trustees, senior leaders across ULRI and ULSE, and manage a high‑performing team.
Maintain a mission‑driven focus, ensuring the CFO’s role supports and advances the organizations’ safety and research priorities.
Qualifications
Extensive experience as a C‑suite finance executive in a nonprofit or large research organization.
Proven ability to develop and execute financial strategy aligned with long‑term mission and growth goals.
Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, capital projects, and capital markets.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
Experience building and leading high‑performance finance teams.
Commitment to a safer world and familiarity with safety science and standards preferred.
Pay Range $475,000.00/yr – $525,000.00/yr (base salary; actual pay will be based on skills and experience)
All inquiries, applications, and nominations should be directed in confidence to the search firm, Isaacson, Miller.
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