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Director of Finance

Posted: 07/31/2026

The Finance Director serves on the senior management team to provide leadership in the area of finance and technology. Responsible for all financial processes, transaction accounting and reporting; payroll; the internal control system; preparation of financial forecasts and budgets; financial analysis and support of other staff members for the organization. Acts as a backup for all duties assigned to the Accounting Manager. 

 

Financial Processes, Transaction Accounting and Reporting

  • Develop and implement processes for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll including benefit, cash receipts and disbursements, asset inventories, purchasing, and others.
  • Account for all financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and provide accurate and timely reporting by time periods, programs and funds sources.
  • Prepare, analyze and present financial reports for management, the Board of Directors, the Policy Council, grantors, and government agencies.

 

Internal Control:

  • Develop and implement a system of internal controls to minimize the organization’s financial risk, and to insure accurate financial accounting and reporting.
  • Regularly monitor financial processes and accounting to insure compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards, OMB Circulars and the Head Start Act.
  • Coordinate the annual audit of the organization by certified public accountants, and the Federal Government fiscal reviews.
  • Maintain documentation of all financial policies and procedures.
  • Maintain files of all grant awards, contracts, agreements and partnerships.

 

Financial Forecasts and Budgets:

  • Coordinate the process of developing and updating financial forecasts of organization revenues and expenses.
  • Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Executive Director.
  • Administer and review all financial plans and budget, monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
  • Coordinate with staff in the development of program and department budgets.
  • Provide financial reports for the review of actual results, and the comparison of results to forecasts and budgets.

Development Support

  • Participate in initial and ongoing financial aspects of the capital campaign.
  • Assist and collaborate with Accounting Manager in the preparation of grant applications and reports.


 Financial Analysis and Support:

  • Analyze processes to enhance service and improve efficiency.
  • Consult with staff to assist them to effectively perform their job.
  • Serve as a member and staff lead of the Board of Directors’ Finance Committee.

 

Information Technology:

  • Oversee the overall planning, organizing and execution of IT functions provided by a contract provider at Growing Futures. 
  • Conduct annual inventory of existing IT supplies to ensure staff has the resources they need to be successful in their positions.
  • Accountable for strategic IT needs of the organization in partnership with the board technology committee. 
  • Oversee and coordinate computer file backups. 

 

Facilities management

  • Manage lease with building owners
  • Manage service providers including janitorial, facility maintenance providers, security system, and phones. 
  • Support all staff to resolve facility related issues.

Policies and Procedures:

  • Ensure agency fiscal policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and up to date to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and reviewed and approved by governing bodies.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $75,000 - 99,999,$100,000 and over