Finance Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Finance Director based in the United States.

This is a senior finance leadership opportunity focused on strengthening the financial health, transparency, and long-term sustainability of a mission-driven organization.

• Collaborate with the outsourced CFO and accounting partner to prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements and reporting packages.
• Conduct periodic budget audits and analyze budget-to-actual performance across the organization, programs, and departments.
• Support the CFO and participate in Audit and Finance Committee meetings, providing financial oversight, analysis, and reporting materials for the Board of Directors.
• Co-lead the annual budgeting process across departments and programs, ensuring budgets align with organizational priorities and available resources.
• Develop and monitor departmental and grant-specific budgets, providing ongoing financial oversight and variance analysis.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, including AP and AR reconciliations, cash flow reporting, statement of activities, and statement of financial position.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures, including appropriate segregation of duties and controls designed to safeguard organizational assets.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for the external accounting team and manage the ongoing partnership effectively.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards, including applicable FASB requirements related to net asset classification.
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds and ensure appropriate allocation and use of resources.
• Co-manage grant and contract financial activities, ensuring restricted funds are used according to donor and grantor requirements, budgets are maintained, financial reports are prepared, and compliance obligations are met.
• Coordinate and co-manage the annual independent audit and support preparation and review of required IRS filings, including Form 990.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state charitable registration requirements and other relevant financial regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field, with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Alternatively, a relevant master’s degree or CPA experience combined with approximately 5–7 years of applicable experience.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting practices, financial policies, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, including restricted and unrestricted funds, grant accounting, GAAP, and applicable FASB standards.
• Familiarity with audit processes, regulatory compliance, and nonprofit tax requirements such as Form 990.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks or comparable accounting platforms, and budgeting and financial analysis software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate financial records, and meet recurring reporting and compliance deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, external accounting partners, board committees, and cross-functional teams.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, accountability, and commitment to responsible financial stewardship.

• Annual salary range of $120,000–$140,000, commensurate with educational background, professional experience, and expertise.
• Competitive benefits compensation package.
• Full-time remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Opportunity to contribute to the financial strategy and sustainability of a mission-driven organization.
• Broad exposure to executive leadership, board-level financial oversight, grants, programs, and organizational operations.
• Occasional out-of-state travel associated with organizational events and activities.