MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOC INC

Role Description The Vice President, Controller will lead and manage the finance and accounting departments by providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist management and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company's future. The Vice President, Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer and partners closely to support financial strategy, planning, and organizational decision-making. - Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all financial data and reporting. - Oversee the development and maintenance of systems to account for financial transactions by establishing and maintaining a chart of accounts. - Establish and maintain bookkeeping policies and procedures for the organization. - Balance general ledger by preparing a trial balance and reconciling entries. - Oversee preparation of client invoices, review accounts receivable to identify collection issues. - Oversee recording of cash receipts and make bank deposits. - Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance. - Conduct a monthly reconciliation of every bank and credit card account. - Conduct monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy. - Make necessary month-end closing entries. - Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements and other schedules as requested by internal stakeholders. - Ensure all entries in general ledger are all correct and appropriate. - Manage multiple client relationships. - Be a proactive liaison with MDA’s external advisors (e.g. tax, CPA, banker, attorney). - Specialize in nonprofit accounting, staying current on industry best practices and evolving regulatory and compliance requirements. - Prepare Form 990 and other related financial report filings to assure regulatory compliance. - Prepare, analyze and model MDA’s Charity Navigator Rating. - Responsible for all Retirement Plan Audits and Form 5500 filings and required reporting. - Responsible for audit process GAAP F/S, Annual Audited F/S. - Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology. - Review bi-weekly payroll and work with payroll specialist to confirm all personnel changes are properly reflected. - Assist with vendor management, including TIN matching. - Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team. - Perform other duties as assigned from time to time. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration required. - Master’s degree preferred. - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred. - Non-Profit Experience required. - 5-10 years of people management experience preferred. - Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles. - Hands-on working knowledge of accounting software. - Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism. - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. - Must be able to keep matters strictly confidential. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Ability to approach workload with positive energy and enthusiasm. - Must be organized and able to process large amounts of information. - Passion for working with mission-oriented non-profit organizations. Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with prescription coverage. - Health Savings Account with contribution matching and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and/or dependent care. - Paid sick leave. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - 100% contribution towards basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. - Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available. - 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with company match. - Generous paid time off policy, with an increasing accrual rate schedule. - Paid holidays. - Standard 35-hour work week with flexible hours. - Remote, work from home opportunities. - Professional Learning and Development opportunities, including Leadership skills.

Role Description The Account Manager, Healthcare Partnerships supports the strategy and execution for corporate partnership development and account management within the biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries, including the pursuit of new partners, managing and cultivating relationships, implementation of corporate philanthropy programs, and driving account engagement to achieve MDA mission priorities and significant revenue targets of $1M+. - Effectively develop and manage personal portfolio of accounts to drive over $1M in revenue. - Develop and implement comprehensive partnerships within the pharmaceutical and biotech industry that align with organizational priorities. - Develop effective marketing and sponsorship opportunities and secure funding in support of MDA’s annual Clinical & Scientific Conference. - Communicate clear performance expectations with team members and conduct regular coaching meetings focused on driving results. - Ensure strong ROI through all partnership opportunities. - Continually assess external factors (messaging, marketplace, competition, etc.) to inform the corporate strategy development process. - Cultivate relationships within corporate partnerships through effective, personalized year-round stewardship. - Demonstrate resilience and a willingness to try new tactics based on the changing needs of MDA and prospective partners. - Work cross-functionally to identify, create, and execute partnerships that promote the mission, organizational values, and vision across diverse audiences while elevating the MDA brand. - Quickly identify obstacles and propose mitigating solutions to advance funding opportunities. - Maintain consistent utilization of Salesforce in effective relationship management and operational excellence. - Develop compelling presentations and proposals according to the specific needs of prospects and partners. - Maintain the highest level of communication and cooperation while building long-term relationships with industry partners and MDA employees. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree required. - 3+ years successful biopharma or other relevant healthcare experience in fundraising, consultative selling, corporate engagement, and executive relationship development, preferably with a multi-million-dollar organization. - Demonstrated experience in cultivating, stewarding, and executing multi-year, multi-faceted corporate partnerships. - Strong knowledge of the pharma/biotech product development lifecycle, pharma guidelines, and communications requirements, medical education (CME/non-CME) and scientific communications. - Working knowledge of patient and provider supported registries and the range of data sources available to populate registry platforms a plus. - Experience using CRM tool, preferably Salesforce. - Outstanding interpersonal skills to represent MDA with excellence in building and cultivating relationships and influence strategies for high-level corporate executives, community leaders, high net worth individuals, and diverse constituents. - Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills as well as strong business acumen to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all organizational levels both internally and externally. - Demonstrated ability to commit to and achieve clear personal goals and thrive in an environment of individual and team accountability. - Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation and marketing skills. - Ability to travel as necessary. Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with prescription coverage. - Health Savings Account with contribution matching and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and/or dependent care. - Paid sick leave. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - 100% contribution towards basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. - Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available. - 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with company match. - Generous paid time off policy, with an increasing accrual rate schedule. - Paid holidays. - Standard 35-hour work week with flexible hours. - Remote, work from home opportunities. - Professional Learning and Development opportunities, including Leadership skills.

Job DetailsTravel Percentage: Up to 10%MDA Overview: At MDA, we believe our biggest asset is our combination of different backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines united to form one high-performing team. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. What we do starts with our people and the neuromuscular disease community we serve. As America’s largest voluntary health organization covering research, healthcare, and advocacy for people with neuromuscular diseases, MDA is leading the way in improving the quality of life for those living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, spinal muscular atrophy, and dozens of related disorders – many first discovered and diagnosed by MDA supported scientists and clinicians. Department Overview: The mission of the Development Operations team is to empower fundraisers to achieve greater impact by building clear, efficient systems, fostering confidence, and simplifying the path from idea to execution. The Development Operations team is responsible for the oversight and execution of all operational aspects of MDAs fundraising events and programs, working alongside Finance, IT and other related departments to ensure and maximize efficiencies for the Development team. Team members within the Development Operations business unit will work alongside and across all business units within the Development team as well as other areas of MDA’s business. Position Overview: The Project Manager, Development Operations will lead initiatives focused on Salesforce process optimization, data integration in various formats and finance-related systems and projects. This role is responsible for implementation of projects that support and improve system efficiencies and operational effectiveness. This position requires experience in fundraising platforms, along with a strong ability to manage data accuracy, drive process improvements and support decision-making with clear financial and operational reporting. This position reports to the Director of Development Operations. Location: This is currently a remote position with occasional travel requirements. Salary: This position's salary range is $55,000 - $60,000. Final offer amounts and levels are determined by multiple factors, including your experience, and may vary from the amounts listed above. Responsibilities: Accountable for the successful delivery of complex projects through the effective management of solution design/development, project plans, resources, and stakeholder engagement. Serve as primary liaison to external technology platform partners including managing relationships, resolution of issues that arise and collaboration internally with IT department to troubleshoot and escalate as needed. Develop and maintain comprehensive statements of work that accurately define project scope, activities, deliverables, and timelines. Provide leadership that fosters participant equity and inclusiveness in project development and implementation. Monitor, track, and reconcile revenue for assigned campaigns and events. Partner with finance and operations to ensure revenue is reported and allocated correctly. Process deposits, ensuring accuracy and timely recording. Coordinate workstreams across departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals. Leverage data and reporting tools to provide actionable insights to leadership and stakeholders. Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets, proactively addressing risks and changes. Interact with senior and executive level management (as needed) regarding project, expected business outcome, contract/ engagement administration. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce, and all fundraising applications. Analyze active projects, project retrospectives, team input and systems to propose improvements to processes/workflows/tools. Ability to manage and provide guidance to staff to ensure quality work and professional development as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. 3+ years of experience in project management or similar roles required. Ability to work across a wide variety of platforms including Salesforce, digital, social platforms, and client specific applications. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities and multiple tasks simultaneously. Extensive experience managing external vendors and working with finance on contract management. Strong written/verbal communication, presentation, and listening skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audience. Strong collaborator with demonstrated success leading diverse, cross-functional teams and fostering a results-focused culture. Comprehensive understanding of project risk, financials, and functional/non-functional requirements. MDA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BenefitsMDA Benefits: *For full-time employees Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with prescription coverage Health Savings Account with contribution matching and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and/or dependent care Paid sick leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 100% contribution towards basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with company match Generous paid time off policy, with an increasing accrual rate schedule Paid holidays Standard 35-hour work week with flexible hours Remote, work from home opportunities Professional Learning and Development opportunities, including Leadership skills

Job DetailsMDA Overview: At MDA, we believe our biggest asset is our combination of different backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines united to form one high-performing team. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. What we do starts with our people and the neuromuscular disease community we serve. As America’s largest voluntary health organization covering research, healthcare, and advocacy for people with neuromuscular diseases, MDA is leading the way in improving the quality of life for those living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, spinal muscular atrophy, and dozens of related disorders – many first discovered and diagnosed by MDA supported scientists and clinicians. Position Overview: The Vice President of Technology leads the evolution of MDA’s technology and data capabilities to better support its mission, scale its programs, and improve how work gets done across the organization. MDA operates across a broad set of activities, including fundraising, research funding, care support, community engagement and advocacy. Each of these areas depends on strong systems, reliable data, and effective coordination across teams. This role is responsible for strengthening and connecting these capabilities so that the organization can operate with greater clarity, speed, and impact. The Vice President serves as a close partner to business leaders, working across fundraising, finance, research, and patient services to understand priorities, improve workflows, and ensure that technology supports real operational needs. The role focuses on enabling teams to work more effectively by improving system usability, increasing data visibility, and reducing reliance on manual processes. This role also requires a strong technical foundation, including a working understanding of enterprise application architecture, system integrations, and data flows across platforms. The Vice President must be able to engage deeply with systems design decisions, guide architectural tradeoffs, and ensure that technology choices support long-term scalability and maintainability. This role partners with leadership to leverage technology for innovation and strategic impact and stays versed in emerging trends to drive organizational effectiveness and mission delivery. It is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategy, execution, and collaboration. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Location: This is currently a remote position. Salary: This position's salary range is $170,000 - $180,000. Final offer amounts and levels are determined by multiple factors, including your experience, and may vary from the amounts listed above. Responsibilities: Improve and connect core systems, including CRM, financial platforms, research systems, and operational tools Translate business processes into scalable, well-integrated technology solutions Define and execute a technology roadmap focused on reliability, usability, and long-term scalability Establish and strengthen data capabilities to improve reporting, transparency, and decision-making Lead delivery of technology initiatives with clear priorities, timelines, and outcomes Ensure infrastructure and cybersecurity practices support a secure and reliable environment Ensure Salesforce is effectively configured, governed, and integrated to support fundraising, donor management, and reporting needs Manage vendor relationships and technology investments with a focus on value and performance Build and lead a technology team that is responsive, accountable, and aligned with organizational needs Develop and oversee IT governance practices, including standards, policies, and controls to ensure security, compliance, and effective use of technology resources Partner with leadership to develop and manage the technology budget, including forecasting, prioritization, and cost optimization strategies Support organizational compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and data privacy requirements Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 12+ years of experience in technology leadership roles Proven experience building and leading a high-performing, full-spectrum IT team spanning applications, infrastructure, data, security, and support services Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture, system integrations, and data models Experience managing enterprise platforms, including CRM systems such as Salesforce Experience with IT governance and budgeting Experience working directly with business leaders on cross-functional initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or research environments Experience with Salesforce in fundraising or donor management contexts Experience with cloud-based systems and data platforms MDA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits MDA Benefits: *For full-time employees Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with prescription coverage Health Savings Account with contribution matching and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and/or dependent care Paid sick leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 100% contribution towards basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with company match Generous paid time off policy, with an increasing accrual rate schedule Paid holidays Standard 35-hour work week with flexible hours Remote, work from home opportunities Professional Learning and Development opportunities, including Leadership skills

Job DetailsMDA Overview: At MDA, we believe our biggest asset is our combination of different backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines united to form one high-performing team. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. What we do starts with our people and the neuromuscular disease community we serve. As America’s largest voluntary health organization covering research, healthcare, and advocacy for people with neuromuscular diseases, MDA is leading the way in improving the quality of life for those living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, spinal muscular atrophy, and dozens of related disorders – many first discovered and diagnosed by MDA supported scientists and clinicians. Department Overview: The Signature Events team is a dynamic and successful team responsible for cultivating new and existing participation and developing relationships to further MDA’s mission. This role will cultivate positive relationships with business leaders within the community, volunteer committees, and corporate and community supporters. The Signature Events department is also responsible for planning and executing fundraising events, development operations, and volunteer engagement. Through community and corporate led events such as golf tournaments and galas, the team’s overarching goal is to raise critical funds in a cost-effective manner. This is done by adhering to event best practices, operational efficiencies, and creative integration of volunteers into every aspect of fundraising. The Signature Events department is part of the Community Partnerships business unit that is responsible for relationship management to retain donors and fiscal management to ensure best practices are employed to keep margins (net revenue after expenses) for all summative fundraising activities above 70%. Position Overview: The Account Manager, Signature Events, is responsible for developing new and existing participation through relationship development and leading complex execution of golf and gala events assigned within the department. This position will take full ownership of these initiatives, managing everything from logistics, marketing strategy and communications to budget oversight and relationship management. This position directly drives our revenue growth and pipeline development. This position reports directly to the Senior Director, Signature Events. Location: This is a remote position with occasional travel requirements. Candidates should expect to travel 30% between local and overnight as a part of their role. To be considered, applicants must reside in the greater Chicago area. Salary: This position's salary range is $60,000 - $65,000. Final offer amounts and levels are determined by multiple factors, including your experience, and may vary from the amounts listed above. Responsibilities: Identify, recruit and develop new and recurring volunteer committee members, providing ongoing support and guidance that will help advance fundraising goals Collaborate with Signature Events team to develop a fundraising strategy, timelines, and goals. Manage fiscal accountability, following the Business Plan, including providing accurate monthly projections within assigned focus area. Cultivate robust relationships and accountability frameworks to drive supporter engagement and ensure a clear, impactful articulation of our mission Create event experience opportunities at in person events to increase donor engagement and drive revenue growth. Create fundraising opportunities through various development techniques including prospecting, targeted follow-up, and new lead generation. Work closely with other internal departments to engage the MDA community and current stakeholders in our programs. Deliver organized, structured, and persuasive presentations, using effective written and verbal communication. Lead ongoing strategy discussions within team to prioritize responsibilities, appropriately delegate tasks and ensure goals are on target to be achieved. Quickly identify obstacles and propose mitigating forward facing solutions. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. 3+ years of successful business development and account management experience required. Familiarity with not-for-profit associations preferred. Experience with solutions selling and consultative sales approaches. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills and political acumen to establish and maintain good Strong skills to meet predetermined goals and objectives. Significant planning experience and ability to conceive, design, implement, evaluate, and manage account programs and strategies. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation and marketing skills. MDA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status BenefitsMDA Benefits: *For full-time employees Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with prescription coverage Health Savings Account with contribution matching and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and/or dependent care Paid sick leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 100% contribution towards basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with company match Generous paid time off policy, with an increasing accrual rate schedule Paid holidays Standard 35-hour work week with flexible hours Remote, work from home opportunities Professional Learning and Development opportunities, including Leadership skills