**To apply, please submit a cover letter and a resume combined as a single PDF.**
About the ABF
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research institute that seeks to expand knowledge and advance justice through rigorous empirical research on law, legal processes, and legal institutions. Primary funding sources of the ABF’s $9 million budget include an annual grant from the American Bar Endowment (ABE) and contributions by the Fellows of the ABF – a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, and scholars whose careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession. The ABF offices are located on Northwestern University’s Chicago campus.
Position Overview
The Senior Director of Finance will direct and oversee the day-to-day and long-term finances of the ABF. Reporting to the Executive Director/CEO, the Senior Director will lead the ABF finance team and work closely with other ABF staff, faculty, Board members, and external stakeholders. The Senior Director will be a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director/CEO and will play a critical role in all financial aspects of the ABF’s newly-adopted 2024–2029 Strategic Plan. The position carries a high level of responsibility and requires full confidentiality and discretion in all areas of business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Oversight (70%)
Team Management & Collaboration (30%)
Other duties not listed above may be assigned to the Senior Director of Finance.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Work Structure and Environment
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), exempt position. ABF employees are expected to work at the ABF offices at least two days per week and to work in their state of residence the other days. Close mental and visual attention are required, primarily for using a computer and/or extensive reading. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch period. Occasional work outside of these hours is expected in connection with ABF events (e.g., Board meetings). Out-of-state travel is required approximately three times per year.
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000 to 140,000, commensurate with experience. Full-time administrative staff benefits currently include:
How to Apply
Please submit a résumé and cover letter explaining your interest in the ABF combined as a single PDF via Breezy. Applications submitted through other platforms will not be reviewed. No phone calls, please. Note that a pre-employment background check is required for final candidates; however, conviction of a crime does not necessarily disqualify a candidate from employment.
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, including providing reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants. All decisions regarding employment will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age; ancestry; certain arrest or criminal history records; citizenship; color; disability; gender; gender identity; genetic information; housing status; marital status; military status; national origin; order of protection status; parental status; pregnancy; protected activity (e.g., reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment); race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture or hair styles); religion; reproductive health decisions; sex; sexual orientation; source of income; status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or any other crime of violence or who have family or household members who are victims of such violence; unfavorable discharge from the military; or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. For questions or comments, please contact Jessie Lowinger, Director of People and Culture, at jlowinger(at)abfn.org.