Senior Financial Analyst

Chicago Sun-Times

Senior Financial Analyst responsible for financial modeling and reporting at Chicago Public Media. Overseeing strategic financial analysis and reporting while collaborating with executive management.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and analyze financial models and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to the executive team for decision-making around new initiatives and projects
Explain complex financial concepts to non-finance partners in a clear and concise manner
Lead annual budget and forecasting cycles, setting out timelines and managing department heads to stay on plan
Prepare executive and Board level presentations and reporting on business and financial performance
Seek out areas where we can improve existing financial efficiencies
Project manage and lead third-party financial system implementations and training
In conjunction with People and Culture, administer the SAG/AFTRA collective bargaining agreement
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in financial planning roles.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in not-for-profit financial management, preferably with organizations of similar size and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; MBA preferred
CPA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
vacation
holidays
life insurance
disability coverage
retirement savings
commuter benefits plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingfinancial reportingbudgetingforecastingfinancial analysisproject managementfinancial system implementationdata analysispresentation skillsefficiency improvement

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillstime managementadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingdecision-making

Certifications

CPAMBA