Director of Finance

Position Title: Director of Finance

Report to: VP of Finance & Administration 

Schedule: Monday - Friday; Hybrid

FLSA: Exempt

Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating equitable learning environments for underserved students and teachers across the U.S. Our mission is to ensure that every Pre-K–12 student has the essential tools and resources they need to succeed in school. Through our distribution of school supplies, support for teachers, and investment in educational initiatives, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of teachers and students across the country. As we continue to expand our reach and deepen our impact, we are seeking a talented, self-driven Director of Finance to join our high-performing team. 

Position Summary: The Director of Finance will support the VP of Finance & Administration with tracking and reporting key financial information vital to ongoing operations and success. In this role, the Director of Finance will aid in decision-making around organizational finances and spending. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day accounting, billing, payroll oversight, grant invoicing, reconciliations, compliance, and process improvement. The Director of Finance ensures adherence to nonprofit regulations, grant requirements, and internal financial policies while working closely with the VP of Finance.

Responsibilities:

Financial Operations

• Oversee the daily accounting functions, processes, and procedures
• Supervision of other finance staff
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, cash flow, and monthly financial statements with the VP of Finance & Administration
• Prepare monthly financial statements 
• Maintain internal controls, fraud-prevention protocols, and financial documentation policies
• Support the VP of Finance & Administration with annual budget process; support department heads with program-level budgets
• Lead the audit preparations and manage the ongoing relationship with auditors to ensure compliance with all regulations
• Oversee the form 990 and states filing
• Support improvements in financial systems and integrations 
• Track capital project budgets, capital grant funding, and asset management for audit purposes

Grant, Donation & Compliance

• Monitor receivables and maintain communication with staff on current and past-due invoices
• Partner with development staff and grant writer on budgets, restricted/unrestricted tracking, and donor reporting
• Record and reconcile donations (cash, checks, gift cards)
• Ensure accurate documentation is collected and retained for audits and compliance

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Maintain communication and collaboration with PEO to ensure efficient co-employment models
• Support payroll accuracy in partnership with HR (time entry, PTO, benefits)
• Provide guidance on payroll compliance and troubleshoot payroll issues
• Assist with benefits administration and strategies
• Assist with insurance renewals 

Other

• Execute all other tasks as assigned and/or required to advance the mission of Kids In Need Foundation

Physical Demands 

• Long periods of sitting and computer work 
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly 
• May require bending, reaching, and stretching to move boxes
• Ability to travel for events
• Nights and weekend as needed 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the accounting field
• 5 years managing staff and the ability to work as part of a team
• Nonprofit accounting experience (including fund accounting and grant tracking) is a plus
• Knowledge of nonprofit regulations and GAAP compliance
• Proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in NetSuite
• Experience supporting audits, financial statements, and government grants
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills; professional communication
• Strong attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: 

• $85,000 - $95,000 annually

Benefits: 

• Health, dental, vision, basic life, and AD&D insurance 
• 401(k) retirement with up to 5% match 
• Paid time off (PTO), floating holidays, and paid holidays