Finance Director

Jana Chapman with Robert Half Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Finance Director to serve as a senior financial leader for a mission-driven nonprofit organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this position will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, partnering with executive leadership, and supporting long-term organizational sustainability.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a nonprofit finance leader who combines strong accounting and financial management expertise with the ability to serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership and board stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep nonprofit experience, strong business acumen, and a passion for supporting community impact through sound financial stewardship.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the organization's senior finance leader and trusted advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board on financial strategy, organizational performance, and long-range planning.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities while helping leadership navigate changing funding environments and strategic priorities.
• Oversee all aspects of nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, grant compliance, and financial operations.
• Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and recommendations to executive leadership, Finance Committees, and Board members.
• Monitor organizational cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance to support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant and funding requirements, regulatory obligations, and audit requirements.
• Provide leadership for the finance team, fostering collaboration, professional development, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Evaluate business opportunities, financial risks, and resource allocation decisions to support organizational growth and mission impact.
• Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and financial systems to ensure accurate reporting and sound fiscal management.
• Partner with external auditors, funding agencies, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Serve as the top finance leader for an established and highly respected nonprofit organization.
• Direct partnership with executive leadership on strategic organizational decisions.
• Opportunity to influence long-term financial health, planning, and organizational impact.
• Strong and collaborative leadership team.
• Meaningful mission with tangible impact on the community.
• Stable organization with a long history of service and community engagement.
• Opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the organization's future.

Please reach out directly to Jana Chapman in order to be considered for this role. This position is on-site and interested candidates must be local or open to relocate.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated background in nonprofit accounting, including familiarity with restricted funding, grant budgeting, and compliance requirements.
• Strong command of annual budgeting, financial reporting, month-end close, and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience managing external audits, including Single Audit processes within a nonprofit environment.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to executive leadership, finance committees, and boards of directors.
• Knowledge of internal controls, general ledger oversight, account reconciliations, and financial policy development.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with operational and program leaders to support strategic planning and performance measurement.

Compensation

$120,000.00-$140,000.00 Yearly

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