Finance Director

Position Summary: Forest Park Forever seeks to hire a Finance Director to serve as a strategic and operational leader. This role reports to the SVP Finance and Administrative services and supports the SVP in overseeing the organization’s financial health, integrity, and sustainability. This role combines treasury management, controllership, financial planning & analysis, and external reporting to support mission-driven growth and innovation.

The Finance Director partners with executive leadership to translate financial data into actionable insights, ensuring sound fiscal management while equipping both financial and non-financial stakeholders to make informed decisions.

Essential Job Functions

Treasury & Cash Management

• Lead cash planning and liquidity management to ensure operational stability
• Oversee daily cash positioning, forecasting, and banking relationships
• Develop and execute short-term investment strategies aligned with organizational risk tolerance and policy
• Monitor and optimize working capital and cash flow cycles 

Investment & Endowment Oversight

• Provide oversight of endowment performance and strategy
• Serve as primary liaison to third-party OCIO (Outsourced Chief Investment Officer)
• Partner with investment advisors and board committees to ensure alignment with long-term financial objectives
• Support investment reporting and governance processes 

Controllership & Internal Controls

• Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
• Oversee financial close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting accuracy
• Continuously assess and improve financial systems and processes

 Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Lead the annual financial audit process, including coordination with external auditors
• Prepare and support Form 990 filings in partnership with third-party tax preparers
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings and compliance reporting
• Serve as primary point of contact for audit and compliance inquiries 

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and scenario planning
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to leadership
• Support long-term financial planning aligned with organizational strategy 

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Translate financial data into clear, compelling narratives for executive leadership, board members, and stakeholders
• Present financial results and forecasts to both financially sophisticated and non-financial audiences
• Serve as a thought partner in evaluating new programs, investments, and growth opportunities
• Promote data-driven decision-making across the organization 

Organizational Education & Reporting

• Educate staff and leadership on fiscal management principles and financial accountability
• Support institutional reporting requirements, including grants, insurance, and external stakeholders
• Develop tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to improve financial transparency