JOB TITLE: Finance Director
EMPLOYER: Advocates for Children
DEPARTMENT: Administration
REPORTS TO: President/CEO
EFFECTIVE DATE: 1/5/2026
SUMMARY: The Finance Director oversees financial operations, both those performed in-house and those allocated to an outsourced provider. This role is critical to ensuring the organization’s financial operations are effectively established and maintained.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Management and Oversight (in partnership with outsourced accounting firm):
- Serve as the primary internal liaison to the outsourced accounting firm handling accounts payable, receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting
- Lead the annual budget development process in collaboration with the accounting firm, CEO and program directors
- Review monthly financial reports, analyze budget variances, and prepare financial summaries for the CEO and Board
- Oversee organizational cash flow and forecasting in collaboration with the CEO
- Manage the annual audit process, supporting the accounting firm as needed
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, 990 prep, grantor regulations, and internal financial policies
- Serve as the point of contact for all financial relationships including banking and investments
- Demonstrate a commitment to PQI and attend meetings as required
Grants and Contract Compliance:
- Support tracking of restricted funding to ensure proper allocation and compliance with government and foundation requirements
- Monitor budget-to-actual performance for grants and contracts in collaboration with program and development staff
Organizational Leadership and Planning:
- Act as a thought partner to the CEO and leadership team on organizational planning, operations, and strategic growth
- Support and improve systems that promote efficiency and sustainability across departments
- Participate in board meetings, finance committee meetings, and strategy sessions as requested
- Serve as a member of the leadership team to execute the organization’s strategic goals
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least five years of experience in finance, grant management, or operations management
- Familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting and grant tracking (public & private)
- Proficient with Sage Intacct, especially report generation
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with different teams
- Strong organizational and project management skills with a focus on operational efficiency
- Experience in budget management and financial analysis, with the ability to effectively allocate resources to maximize outcomes
- Experience in project management with a strong track record in leading and delivering complex initiative.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
- Results-Driven: Commitment to achieving measurable results and driving organizational growth
- Computer skills required and experience using the following software is desired: MS Office and other database systems
COMPETENCIES:
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Third-Party Accounting Firm
