Director of Finance

GENERAL DESRIPTION:

The Director of Finance is a key member of a non-profit leadership team and is responsible for the overall financial health, strategy, and accountability of the organization. This role reports directly to the CEO and leads all core finance and accounting functions, including planning, reporting, controls, compliance, and cash management. The Director of Finance is both strategic and hands-on, guiding long-term financial direction while ensuring day-to-day accuracy and reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the organization’s financial strategy and performance: develop short- and long-term financial plans, evaluate historical performance, and provide forward-looking recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; ensure financial statements are produced timely and accurate and in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and deliver clear financial analysis, dashboards, and insights to the CEO and leadership team to support decision-making and operational planning.
• Maintain strong internal controls and oversee audits, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
• Manage cash flow, monitor liquidity, and build reliable cash forecasting models, including minimum cash thresholds and operating runway visibility.
• Develop and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages and key metrics for the CEO and the Board of Directors (including the Finance Committee).
• Oversee restricted funding and revenue recognition on grants and contracts; ensure financial accountability, tracking, and reporting tied to donor and grant requirements.
• Lead regulatory and compliance filings for the organization and for any related entities receiving accounting support.
• Partner with the Finance Committee to monitor investment activity.
• Own external finance relationships, including banks, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Build, lead, and support the internal finance function; set expectations, provide coaching, and maintain a collaborative, service-oriented culture.
• Directly manage a few accounting employees , and ensure high-quality, consistent output from the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA license is preferred
• 6 years of progressive finance and accounting experience in the nonprofit sector, including at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing the finances of a $5M organization, program, or business unit.
• Experience as an auditor or serving as a Controller or Director of Finance in an organization subject to annual CPA audits.
• Experience in an organization providing services in multiple locations.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Strong communicator who can translate financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders, including program leaders, volunteers, and board members.
• Comfortable advising and challenging senior leadership and the Board on financial implications of strategic decisions.
• Hands-on operator who can improve processes, implement structure, and drive continuous improvement in a lean environment.
• Confident in building trust and strong working relationships across teams.
• Up to date on evolving audit and accounting standards, and able to brief executive leadership and the Finance Committee on implications and recommended actions.