A growing nonprofit in Baton Rouge is seeking a hands-on Director of Finance to oversee organizational and school-level financial operations, including budgeting, grant management, and reporting. This role is ideal for someone with a strong nonprofit or charter school finance background who thrives in a collaborative, high-impact environment.

What You’ll Do:

\- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for the organization and its network of schools.

\- Manage grants administration and compliance, ensuring deliverables and reporting milestones are met.

\- Oversee accounts payable, cash flow, and financial operations, including filing and invoicing contracts.

\- Prepare and present financial updates for leadership and board-level stakeholders.

\- Work alongside operations and program teams to ensure resources are allocated efficiently to support strategic priorities.

\- Contribute to process improvements and support scaling as the organization grows.

Who You Are:

\- Bachelor’s degree required; CPA or MBA a plus.

\- 3–5 years of experience in grant management, nonprofit, education, or charter school finance.

\- Comfortable managing both organizational and school-level budgets.

\- Strong Excel and Google Suite skills; Salesforce experience a plus.

\- Collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on role.