Job Title: Director of Finance

Overview

A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead financial operations, accounting, and grants management. This role partners closely with executive leadership and the board to ensure strong financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate brings deep nonprofit finance expertise, including grants oversight, budgeting, and audit management.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic and financial planning

• Lead all accounting, finance, and grants management functions

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP

• Ensure compliance with nonprofit, state, and grant-related regulations

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance metrics

• Manage annual audit, Form 990, and relationships with external auditors and financial partners

• Oversee grant reporting, invoicing, and compliance across multiple funding sources

• Supervise and mentor finance and administrative staff

• Present financial reports to executive leadership and the board as needed

• Evaluate and improve financial systems, controls, and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (CPA preferred)

• 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience within a nonprofit or foundation or CPA firm with nonprofit clients

• Strong background in grants accounting and compliance, restricted funding, private grants

• Proven leadership and team management experience

• Knowledge of nonprofit financial reporting, audits, Form 990 filing, board reporting

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel