Finance Director

JOB TITLE: Finance Director

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: CEO

SALARY: $75,000 - $80,000 (Full-time/Exempt) includes full benefits upon completion of probationary period. 

Position Summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Santiam (BGCGS) is seeking a mission-driven and hands-on Finance Director to lead the organization’s financial operations and support long-term sustainability. This role ensures strong financial stewardship while serving as a trusted partner to the CEO, leadership team, and Board of Directors.

The Finance Director will manage day-to-day accounting functions and provide clear, strategic financial insight. The ideal candidate understands the importance of responsible resource management in a nonprofit environment and is committed to strengthening organizational impact through sound financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Partnership

• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO on financial strategy, planning, and organizational sustainability
• Support the Board of Directors and Finance Committee with clear, timely, and meaningful financial reporting
• Translate financial data into actionable insights to support organizational decision-making
• Strong financial leadership skills with the ability to strategically organize, monitor, and adapt monthly budgets while implementing innovative cost-management solutions during lean revenue periods

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including accounts receivable/payable, general ledger, and monthly close
• Ensure accurate and timely financial records using QuickBooks
• Manage billing, invoicing, and cash flow processes
• Maintain efficient and effective day-to-day financial operations, including oversight of accounting workflows, data entry, transaction processing, system utilization, and internal procedures to ensure accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and continuous process improvement

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Monitor and report financial performance and analyze trends and variances
• Develop reports tailored to leadership and board-level audiences

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with program and organizational leaders
• Maintain ongoing financial forecasting
• Monitor and report budget-to-actual performance and provide proactive recommendations

Grant & Fund Management

• Oversee tracking and reporting of grants and restricted funds
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and fund accounting standards
• Support program staff in managing and understanding funding guidelines

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulations
• Lead audit preparation and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting preferred
• Experience in nonprofit, grant-funded, or multi-revenue environments strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capability

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with the ability to execute at a detailed level
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Clear and effective communication, especially with non-financial audiences
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

"Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.”